Glacier National Park Whitefish, Montana 2026June 9 - 11, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Hotel: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Topics:
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation - Dr. Lindsey Fry
Osteoarthritis Management – Dr. Kristin Kirby Shaw
Earn 15 hours of Veterinary CE in an unforgettable destination in beautiful Glacier National Park.
The conference hotel is The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Learn about Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis Management surrounded by mountains and the pristine water of Whitefish Lake. Our lodging is only 30-minutes from Glacier National Park and 10-minutes from the myriad of fun fall activities at Whitefish Mountain Resort. No reservations are required to enter Glacier National Park after September 8th.
Looking for an easy itinerary to explore the national park to save time created from a park ranger? We have secured a 10% discount with Dirt In My Shoes. Use the code VetVacationCE to receive a 10% discount.
June 9, 2026 | June 10, 2026 | June 11, 2026 |
Your Destination
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
Referring Code/Group Name: ID: VETVAC24 | Password: WHITEFISH
Room Rate: Rate:$399-529 plus 8% Montana Accommodations tax, 3% resort tax, 1% community sustainability tax, 1% Whitefish Lake Institute Assessment and 11.5% resort services fee. King Classic or 2 Queen Classic room. Upgraded rooms are also available. Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early! $40 rollaway fee available. No pets and all rooms are non-smoking.
Reserve a free shuttle schedule based on availability, please call to request a shuttle 3 days in advance by calling our operator at 406-863-4000. You will need to provide the guest name, reservation number, airline/flight number, arrival time, and cell number for tracking.
Here are some other options for accommodations:
You can extend your vacation 3 days before or after at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake at the group rate as long as rooms are available. If you need a room extended beyond checking in June 8th and out June 11th please email joel@vetvacationce.com. Rooms will not be available after May 9th. This hotel will sell out, so book as soon as possible. One night's room and tax will be collected at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Fourteen days before arrival the remaining balance will be due on the entire stay and will be charged to the credit card placed on file, at this point the reservation is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Complimentary transportation is available to downtown Whitefish the Firebrand Hotel and to the Whitefish Lake Golf Course.
Airport shuttles can be arranged with advanced reservations.
There is free parking and complimentary wireless internet. Internet is not strong in Montana.
Park passes and a vehicle registration pass are required to enter Glacier National Park. See link.
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/gtsrticketedentry.htm
Getting There
Airport Distance: 16 minutes from Glacier International Airport (FCA). Many domestic airlines serve FCA.
Complimentary transportation is available from the Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and the Amtrak Station with 24 hour advance notice.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR
Dr. Lindsey Fry grew up in Boulder Colorado and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. During her veterinary training she was certified in medical acupuncture and her passion for pain management and mobility was sparked, she would eventually be an instructor in the course. She pursued a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin Madison and then returned to Fort Collins, CO to work in general practice. She quickly joined the team at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation hospital and was a founding member of the rehabilitation and pain management service there. She completed her rehabilitation training and certification through the University of Tennessee in 2011 and became a certified veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy for Pain Management (IVAPM) in 2013. She would go on to serve on the board of the IVAPM and subsequently as treasurer. In 2018 she founded Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners with Dr. Jessica Rychel in Fort Collins CO where she focuses on an integrative approach to pain and mobility management in a wide variety of patients and has grown to be a 7 doctor practice offering regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, palliative care, internal medicine, sports medicine, and pain management. In 2023 she achieved board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has published on acupuncture, pain management, iliopsoas injury in agility dogs, palliative care, and continues to have a special interest in pain management in complex cases and a multimodal approach to keeping pets active and mobile. She enjoys teaching and lecturing with a variety of organizations and continues to pursue research in pain management, sports medicine and rehabilitation. As a practice owner she is also committed to creating a sustainable and fulfilling practice environment for veterinary professionals. She lives in Fort Collins Colorado with her husband and two adventurous daughters and a full menagerie of pets.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Non-orthopedic Causes Lameness and Chronic Pain
2. How to Manage Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats: Sneak Peak!
3. Forelimb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
4. Hind Limb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
5. Updates in Pain Management & Musculoskeletal Disease
6. Current Options for Intra-Articular Joint Injections
7. Case Discussion- From Presentation to Better Mobility
Osteoarthritis Management
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9 years in specialty referral practice in Seattle. Kristin then spent 3 years as a full-time veterinary educator while working for Zoetis as a pain and arthritis specialist. In 2024 Kristin returned to clinical practice at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Kristin continues to enjoy many aspects of non-clinical work including being actively involved in several veterinary medical organizations. Kristin is past president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and President-Elect of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. In 2019 she founded CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for her clients and veterinary colleagues caring for dogs with osteoarthritis. Today CARE has over 7,000 members and has partnered with their UK “sister” site, Canine Arthritis Management to be the global leaders in canine osteoarthritis education.
Kristin currently lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Aaron and two dogs, Arrow and Eddie. In her rare spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, hiking, baking and international travel.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Why Chronic Pain Matters
2. Beyond the Joint: The Social, Mental, and Emotional Implications of Chronic Pain
3. Don’t be Afraid of the Ortho Exam! Top Tips for a Low-Stress MSK Exam
4. Top Tips for Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs
5. Top Tips for Diagnosing Pelvic Limb Lameness in Dogs
6. The Essentials: Weight Management and Exercise Recommendations for Animals with OA
7. When is Surgery Indicated? What You and Your Clients Need to Know