Lake Tahoe, California 2026August 27 - 29, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Topics:
Internal Medicine – Dr. Mark Acierno
Internal Medicine – Dr. Christina L. Marino
Lake Tahoe Veterinary Conference 2026: Learn about Veterinary Internal Medicine at the Lake Tahoe Veterinary Conference 2026 with Dr. Mark Acierno and Dr. Christina L. Marino. Enjoy Majestic Mountains and Modern Luxury at The Margaritaville Resort South Lake Tahoe. Welcome to Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe — a stunning all-suite escape nestled between the mountains and the water in one of the most magnificently gorgeous areas on Earth.
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved quality and practical veterinary CE while enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe in summer at amazing hotel rates at the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe just before Labor Day Weekend. Our topics include Veterinary Internal Medicine. No better way to earn your CE while on vacation! Electric Bicycles and Scooters are easy to rent nearby. Rent a car and drive around the Lake. Rent a boat and get out on the Lake by motor or kayak, even paddle boarding. Lots to do in Lake Tahoe!!
August 27, 2026
12:15-12:50pm REGISTRATION: Sign In and Pick a Seat! Compass Rose Ballroom
12:50-1pm Welcome
1:10-2 pm Tired of Being Tired: Atypical Manifestations of Canine Hypothyroidism
2–2:50pm Kitten Conundrum: Cracking the Case of Congenital Hypothyroidism
3-3:50pm What Came First, the Drinking or the Peeing?
3:50-4:10pm BREAK AND SNACK
4:10-5pm The Blocked Cat Blues: Diagnosis and Management of FLUTD
5:10-6pm Purrfecting CKD Care
6:15-7:15 WELCOME RECEPTION Landshark Terrace
August 28, 2026
7-8am BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Come Monday Cafe
8-8:50am Canine Incontinence: Diagnosis and Treatment
9-9:50am Making Sense of the New UTI Antimicrobial Recommendations
10-10:50am Under Pressure:What’s the Latest on Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10–12noon Is the ACTH Stimulation Test Obsolete?
12:10-1pm Fattitude: Understanding Lipid Metabolism and Dyslipidemias
1pm ENJOY LAKE TAHOE!
August 29, 2026
7-8am BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Come Monday Cafe
8-8:50am Microbiome Mayhem: Understanding Dysbiosis and How to Fix It
9-9:50am Diet, Fiber, and Supplements, oh my! Tips for Managing Chronic Enteropathies
10-10:50am Gulp Fiction
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10–12noon That Darn Cat - Veterinary Adventures in Vomiting Cats
12:10-1pm Start Planning for Retirement Today. One Day You’ll Want Sand, Not Cat Litter Between Your Toes
1pm Vet Vacation CE Conference Concludes: BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONCE!
Your Destination
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Referring Code/Group Name: VetVacationCE 2026
Room Rate: Deluxe King or Two Queen rooms $249-$294 +14.195% Tax and resort fee of $45 + tax.
Non-smoking Hotel.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe Welcomes Dogs. Each room is limited to 2 dogs under 25 pounds each. All dogs must be registered at check in and pay a nightly pet fee and deposit. Unregistered pet’s will incur a $250 pet penalty. Fee is $50 per night per pet.
Check in Time 4 pm
Check out time 11 am
The Bell desk can store hotel guests luggage.
Valet Parking $29 per day.
Accommodations are limited at this special rate and this block will sell out. Please book and register early! This block will sell out so book early!
Arrangements have been made so you can extend your vacation 3 days before and/or after your destination seminar at the same rate if rooms are available at the property. Call early to secure your choice of rooms.
A deposit is required at the booking. Deposit’s are refundable with greater than 7 days advance notice to the hotel.
Getting There
The nearest airport to South Lake Tahoe is Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) located an hour drive away.
Alternative options are Sacramento International Airport which is 2 hours away and San Francisco International Airport that is 3.5 hours away.
South Lake Tahoe Airporter provides worry-free, year-round transportation with non-stop service from Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Tahoe provides a free service called Lake Link. https://ltva.org/lake-link-transportation/
There is also a paid shuttle service from Reno Airport that drops off and picks up at our property, South Tahoe Airporter. https://southtahoeairporter.com
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
Mark Acierno, DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Mark Acierno received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Mississippi State University, followed by an internship in small animal medicine and surgery. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Tufts University. With a passion for advancing veterinary nephrology, Dr. Acierno spent 12 years at Louisiana State University, where he developed one of the world's most advanced nephrology programs. Currently, he is a professor at Midwestern University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and serves as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. His clinical and research interests include hypertension, kidney disease, and renal replacement therapies. He is the author of 54 peer reviewed publications in the scientific literature and more than 20 book chapters.
In addition to his veterinary expertise, Dr. Acierno holds an MBA from Pace University in New York City and has a background in business and finance, which formed the basis of his interest in personal finance for veterinary professionals. He lives in Madison, WI, with his wife Alyssa and their diverse menagerie of furred, feathered, and scaled friends. Dr. Acierno splits his time between his home and Midwestern University. Outside of his professional endeavors, he enjoys scuba diving, climbing, hiking, and exploring the Sonoran Desert. Dr. Acierno is dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge and experience, making a significant impact on the field of veterinary medicine.
Presentation Synopsis
1. The Blocked Cat Blues: Diagnosis and Management of FLUTD
2. Purrfecting CKD Care: Innovations and Insights for Feline Patients
3. Canine Incontinence: Diagnosis and Treatment
4. Making Sense of the New UTI Antimicrobial Recommendations
5. Under Pressure:What’s the Latest on Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
6. That Darn Cat - Veterinary Adventures in Vomiting Cats
7. Leptospirosis: Current Recommendations and What is the Risk to Veterinary Professionals
8. Start Planning for Retirement Today. One Day You’ll Want Sand, Not Cat Litter Between Your Toes
Internal Medicine
Christina L. Marino, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Christina L. Marino received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University and is an avid
Buckeye (O-H!). After veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating
internship at North Carolina State University, followed by a small animal internal
medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2016, she became a board
certified Small Animal Internist by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
She has worked for multiple specialty hospitals including academic teaching hospitals
as an internist and ultrasonographer, as well as at general and emergency practices as
a wellness and emergency veterinarian because she really does enjoy all aspects of
veterinary medicine. She started her own mobile business in 2017, Small Animal
Veterinary Specialists, providing mobile internal medicine consultations and diagnostics
to general and emergency practices in all places she has lived - her most favorite was
New York City. She has lectured locally for general and emergency practices, state
veterinary medical conferences, and destination continuing education sites ensuring a
fun atmosphere for learning. She has published many scientific papers and is actively
engaged in research with urolithiasis and thyroid disease, always trying to test new
theories for diagnostics and treatment of her patients. While she likes all things in
veterinary medicine, including surgery (say what?!), her passion lies with feline
medicine, bone marrow diseases, intestinal dysbiosis, and anything with the kidneys.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 3 cats,
cooking, playing video games with her husband, travelling, and watching anything that
will make her laugh.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Tired of Being Tired: Atypical Manifestations of Canine Hypothyroidism
2. Kitten Conundrum: Cracking the Case of Congenital Hypothyroidism
3. What Came First, the Drinking or the Peeing? PU/PD Workup and the Approach to a
Modified Water Deprivation Test
4. Is the ACTH Stimulation Test Obsolete? New ways to Diagnose and Monitor Treatment
with Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
5. Fattitude: Understanding Lipid Metabolism and Dyslipidemias
6. Microbiome Mayhem: Understanding Dysbiosis and How to Fix It
7. Diet, Fiber, and Supplements, oh my! Tips for Managing Chronic Enteropathies
8. Gulp Fiction
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.