Florida Keys – Hawks Cay February 2027February 15 - 17, 2027
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Hotel: Hawks Cay Resort Duck Key
Topics:
Internal Medicine- Dr. Catherine Cortright
Behavior - Dr. Julia Albright
Earn 15 hours of high quality Veterinary CE. Learn about Veterinary Internal Medicine and Behavior while enjoying the Florida Keys just after the Super Bowl and during President’s Day weekend and Valentine’s Day!
The University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Alumni Group will be hosting an event for their Alumni on the evening of February 10th.
Hawks Cay Resort: America’s Luxury Caribbean Destination
No passports…No hassles…No worries….
Hawks Cay is located in the middle of the Florida Keys (mile marker 61 ocean side) on the quiet island of Duck Key. The resort is just over an hour’s drive from Key West attractions and nightlife, and only minutes from the village of Marathon where you’ll find the Seven-Mile Bridge, Pigeon Key, the Marathon Turtle Hospital, shopping opportunities and more. Featuring miles of stunning ocean views to admire along the way, traveling to our Florida Keys resort is an easy road trip that is a memorable experience in itself.
To receive the lowest guaranteed hotel rate use the booking link provided in the blue box Make Reservation. If you need assistance with your hotel booking email jaime@vetvacationce.com
Spa services onsite – 10% discount on all spa services, mention that you are with VetVacationCE to receive your discount.
February 15, 2027
11:45-12:20pm REGISTRATION: Sign in and Pick a seat! Overseas Ballroom
12:20-12:30 Welcome
12:30-1:20pm
1:30-2:20pm
2:30-3:20pm
3:20-3:40pm BREAK
3:40-4:30pm
4:40-5:30pm
5:45-6:45pm WELCOME RECEPTION Landings
February 16, 2027
7-8am Breakfast Buffet (Attendees only) Dolphin Deck
8-8:50am
9-9:50am
10-10:50am
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11–12noon
12:10-1pm
4:30-6pm University of Tennessee Alumni Reception
1pm EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE FLORIDA KEYS!
February 17, 2027
7-8am Breakfast Buffet (Attendees Only) Dolphin Deck
8-8:50am
9-9:50am
10-10:50pm
10:50am -11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10-12noon
12:10-1pm
1pm Vet Vacation CE Concludes: Book your Next VetVacationCE!
Your Destination
Hawks Cay Resort Duck Key
Referring Code/Group Name: VETVACATIONCEFEB27
Room Rate: $299 for King or 2 Queens hotel room or $469 for the 2 bedroom Villas plus 12.5% taxes and Reduced $20 resort fee per night from $55 regular rate. 1 night deposit is required to hold each reservation. The deposit is refundable if notice of cancellation is made at least 7 days prior to arrival. No refunds for late arrivals, early departures or downgrades.
Click here for the resort map: Property Map – Hawks Cay
Please note that the ‘rate’ that comes up when using the link includes the room rate plus resort fees and other fees.
Resort fee includes:
Self- Parking
Local and Toll Free Calls
Complimentary access to Hawks Cay Health Club and Coral Cay for kids
Wireless Internet Access
In Room Coffee
Tram Transportation throughout the Resort
Unlimited use of Putting Course, Sports Field, Hard and Clay Court Tennis Facilities
Unlimited use of Kayaks and Paddleboards in the Hawks Cay Saltwater Lagoon
Getting There
Getting to Hawks Cay Resort
Driving to the Florida Keys
Drive the Overseas Highway, awarded one of America's most scenic roads, as you venture through the Everglades, traverse historic fishing bridges, and admire the tranquil blue and green water of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Hawks Cay is centrally located only 90 miles by car from Miami and 130 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
Car Rental
All major South Florida Airports offer a variety of rental car agencies. Cars can also be rented from Marathon Airport, located a few miles from the resort.
Avis Rent-A-Car
1-800-230-4898
www.avis.com
Budget Rent-A-Car
1-800-527-0700
www.budget.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1-800-261-7331
www.enterprise.com
Hertz Rent-A-Car
1-800-261-7331
www.hertz.com
Florida Keys Express Shuttle
Daily door-to-door exclusive car, SVU and limo service to and from the Florida Keys and Miami and Ft. Lauderdale airports.
Site: www.floridakeysexpressshuttle.com
Phone: 305-743-7454
Address: Florida Keys Express Shuttle LLC. PO BOX 500051 Marathon Fl 33050
Car Service
Ahoy Taxi /Airport Transportation — private transportation to and from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Key West.
Site: www.flkeystransporter.com
Phone: 305-407-0603
Flying to the Florida Keys
Daily flights are offered into nearby Miami, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Key West International airports. Paired with one of the many ground transportation options above, your trip to the Keys will be smooth from the start. Hawks Cay is proud to partner with the Marathon Jet Center (MTH), located just 9 miles from the resort, offering charter flights and private jet service.
Florida Airports
Fly into one of South Florida's three major international airports.
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
130 miles from Hawks Cay Resort
www.fll.net
Key West International Airport (EYW)
60 miles from Hawks Cay Resort
www.eyw.com
Miami International Airport (MIA)
90 miles from Hawks Cay Resort
www.miami-airport.com
Boating to the Florida Keys
Hawks Cay can easily be reached via the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico. Our Florida Keys Resort has a full-service marina that features dockage for vessels up to 110 feet, and all the boating and fishing supplies you'll need during your stay in the beautiful Florida Keys. Learn more about Hawks Cay Marina and traveling to the Keys by boat.
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.
Internal Medicine
Catherine Cortright DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Cortright studied Zoology and Ecology at Ohio Wesleyan and Case Western prior to attending Veterinary school at The Ohio State University. She completed an internship at Purdue prior to heading to Ithaca to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Cornell. After meeting her husband in Ithaca, she decided to put down roots in central New York and has been with VCA Colonial Animal Hospital since shortly after finishing her residency in 2014.
Dr. Cortright has three children and various unremarkable but loveable 4-legged companions. She enjoys traveling to amusement parks with her kids and her husband, eating out, volunteering with the Ithaca chapter of the Street Dog Coalition, and all things Internal Medicine, but especially endocrine disease and liver disease.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Feline Diabetes Mellitus
2. Cushing’s Disease
3. Adrenal Diseases in Cats
4. Lyme Disease
5. Chronic Enteropathy in Cats
6. Chronic Enteropathies in Dogs
7. Immune-Mediated Polyarthropathy in Dogs
8. Review of Liver Enzymopathies in Dogs
Beavior
Julia D. Albright MA DVM DACVB
Dr. Julia Albright is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Albright earned both a master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and DVM from the University of Tennessee, followed by a residency and fellowship in Animal Behavior at Cornell University CVM. Dr. Albright’s current research interests include the microbiome-gut-brain axis and the use of pharmaceuticals and psychoactive dietary supplements to reduce the effects of acute and chronic stress in companion animals.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Easy as 1,2, Pee – Steps for Solving Feline Housesoiling
2. Putting the Shine Back In the Golden Years: Addressing Senior Pet Behavior Problems
3. Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: A Case-based Approach to Canine Separation-related Behaviors
4. Beyond the Bladder: Understanding Emotional Health in Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
5. Those Gut Feelings: Microbiome-Gut-brain Axis in Companion Animal Medicine
6. You Are Not Getting Near Me With That Thing: Managing the Aggressive Clinic Patient
7. SSRI, TCA, SNRI? Making Sense of Psychoactive Medication Alphabet Soup (Part 1)
8. Disaster Waiting To Happen: Choosing Psychoactive Medications For Specific Triggers (Part 2)
9. Trigger Happy: Successful Environmental Management of Behavior Problems
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.