Grand Cayman – Cayman Islands 2026October 13 - 15, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Topics:
Emergency Critical Care – Dr. Mariana A. Pardo
Emergency Critical Care – Dr. Erik Zager
Earn 15 hours of high quality RACE approved CE in beautiful Grand Cayman!
Discover Paradise along the world-famous Seven Mile Beach
Escape to your dream Caribbean getaway at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. Beautifully situated on prime oceanfront, our island resort offers all you need for a memorable stay. Spend your days playing on the beach, where you can try your hand at water sports, or float in the sparking waters of our pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail from our swim-up bar. Treat yourself to a pampering visit to our spa or work out in our 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio while the kids have fun at our Westin Family Kids Club. Sample the variety of flavors at our restaurants, from a romantic dinner on the beach to casual patio dining at Ferdinand’s. Welcoming guest rooms await you, with relaxing island-inspired designs, incredible views and thoughtful amenities. If business brings you to our Grand Cayman hotel, our elegant function venues and superb services will help to turn work into fun. We look forward to welcoming you to The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa.
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October 13, 2026 | October 14, 2026 | October 15, 2026 |
Your Destination
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa
Referring Code/Group Name: VETVACATION
Room Rate: $399 for double occupancy hotel room plus 13% tax plus 11% service charge and Reduced $35 resort fee per night reduced from $65 regular rate $25 each additional adult person. Max 4 people per room. Service charge includes bellman/doorman and housekeeping gratuities. 100% smoke-free resort. Smoking on Hotel premises is prohibited and smoking in guest rooms or balconies will incur a $250 cleaning charge.
PLEASE NOTE: The resort charge will reflect the automated $75USD, however Vet Vacation Group will receive the discounted $35USD at checkout time.
Reservation Method: Individual Call-in Website Link Cut Off date: Friday October 11th 2024 Resort Charge: $35USD. Individual Cancellation Policy: 30 days or more: full refund 29-15 days: 1 night deposit 14 days or less: entire stay Deposit Policy: One night deposit is required at the time of booking which includes room rate, 11% service charge and 13% tax.
Resort fee includes:
Hi Speed Internet in guest rooms and public space (3MB for up to 3 devices per room)
Mini refrigerators in-room
Complimentary self-parking
24-Hour Westin Workout Fitness Center
Pool and Beach Ambassador Service
Use of Hibiscus Spa Facilities (sauna, hot tub and steam room) based on availability
Live Music Daily
Weekly Activities scheduled seasonally
Getting There
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
Hotel direction: 4.3 miles SE
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Alternate transportation: Private Car Service;on request
Estimated taxi fare: 30 USD (one way)
Bus service, fee: 10 USD (one way)
Driving directions
Take Roberts Dr and Dorcy Dr to Esterly Tibbetts Hwy 4 min (1.9 km) Follow Esterly Tibbetts Hwy to W Bay Rd in West Bay 7 min (5.0 km). Arrive at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach
Emergency Critical Care
Mariana A. Pardo BVSc, MV, DACVECC
Dr. Mariana Pardo is a trailblazing force in the world of veterinary medicine, exemplifying the transformative power of dedication and education. In 2009, she embarked on her journey at Universidad Mayor, Chile, where she laid the foundation for her remarkable career.
Her pursuit of excellence led her to the University of Georgia and the University of Florida, where she honed her skills through not one, but two emergency and critical care internships. Driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge, she then pursued her emergency and critical care residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Pardo is more than just a skilled practitioner; she is a bilingual ambassador for knowledge and change. As an international speaker, she bridges the gap between cultures, sharing her expertise far and wide. Her prolific contributions extend beyond the lecture hall; she has authored multiple articles and book chapters, leaving an indelible mark on the field.
In a digital age, Dr. Pardo has leveraged the power of social media through her platform @criticalcareveterinarian, bringing accessible continuing education to a global audience. Her dedication to teaching is not just a profession; it's a calling. She is on a mission to give back to the Latin American community, generously participating in numerous continuing education programs.
However, Dr. Pardo's influence extends beyond her professional achievements. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine, and her commitment is evident in her role as a member of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
In 2024, Dr. Pardo's life journey led to the inspiration to create Global Instruction for Veterinary Empowerment or GIVE, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has the mission of creating global veterinary advancement by empowering sustainable specialty-level care in areas where these services are not available or cost-prohibitive.
Dr. Pardo's journey is an inspiring testament to the heights one can reach through unwavering dedication, education, and a deep commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive and accessible for all.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Triage and Stabilization for the General Practitioner
2. CPR RECOVER Guidelines
2. Post-CPA RECOVER Guidelines
3. Toxicities 101 - Tips from a Criticalist
4. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
5. Traumatic Brain Injury
6. Emergency Fluid Therapy
7. Acid Base Made Simple
8. Initial Triage and Stabilization in Abdominal Pain
9. Transfusion Medicine – Clinical Cases
10. Initial Triage and Stabilization in Thoracic Trauma
11. Management of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
12. Just Breath: Respiratory Assessment
13. Just Breath: Respiratory Monitoring
14. Hocus Pocus: Ultrasound ER Techniques for the GP
15. Emergency Blood Gas Analysis
16. Emergency Upper Airway Procedures
17. Emergency Chest and Abdominal Procedures
18. Feeding Tube and Urinary Catheter
19. Vascular Access
20. High Flow and Mechanical Ventilation
21. Critical Care Case Simulations
22. Respiratory Case Simulations
23. ECG in the Emergency Room
24. Stabilization of the Traumatized Patient
25. Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Contusions
26. Pain Management in the ER
27. The Essential Crash Cart
Emergency Critical Care
Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC
Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified Emergency and Critical Care specialist, managing partner, and department head of the Emergency and Critical Care services at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE).
Dr. Zager attended Bucknell University in Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor of arts in animal behavior. He went on to Cornell University for his doctor of veterinary medicine. After earning his DVM in 2013 he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the New York City Animal Medical Center. He followed his rotating internship with a specialty internship in emergency and critical care at Tufts University in Massachusetts. He returned to Cornell University for his 3-year emergency and critical care residency. Following his residency, Dr. Zager moved to Hong Kong to set up a critical care department at one of Asia’s few veterinary specialty hospitals. After 3 years in Hong Kong, Dr. Zager returned to the USA to help found Philadelphia Animal Speciality and Emergency.
Dr. Zager has a passion for teaching, presenting at veterinary medical conferences throughout the country. His other professional interests include the treatment of heat stroke, sepsis, endocrine emergencies, intoxications, and the use of focused ultrasound in the critically ill. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking. He has a cat and a Shiba Inu.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Respiratory Distress Part 1
2. Respiratory Distress Part 2
3. Feline Urethral Obstruction
4. Shock
5. The Acute Abdomen
6. Sedation and Analgesia in the ER
7. Parvo and Panleukopenia
8. Heatstroke
9. Advanced Fluid Therapy and Acid-Base Evaluation Part 1
10. Advanced Fluid Therapy and Acid-Base Evaluation Part 2
11. Coagulation Testing