Online Conference Emergency Critical Care December 2026December 7 - 9, 2026
Topics:
Emergency Critical Care - Dr. Katie Davis Mauro
Emergency Critical Care - Dr. Marie Holowaychuk
This is an on-line CE conference, that is RACE approved as live interactive, featuring Dr. Katie Davis Mauro and Dr. Marie Holowaychuk We offer this CE using the NEW VetVacationCE APP. You can earn up to 15 hours of CE with your participation in our Vet Vacation conference. Conference classes will be held following the same schedule as the live event in Islamorada!
Early Bird: All three days $429 and One day $189. 5 CE hours per day before November 7th then pricing will increase to $499 and $219.
Individual CE certificates will be available through the APP at the end of the meeting.
December 7 | December 8 | December 9 |
Price range: $189.00 through $429.00
Description
Online Veterinary Conference 2026: Earn 15 Hours of Virtual Live Interactive Continuing Education!! Dr. Katie Davis Mauro and Dr. Marie Holowaychuk are experts in the field of Emergency Critical Care! Topics and biographies are below.
The virtual video and audio webinar platform for our Online Veterinary Conference 2026 allows for the following:
- The speaker’s slide presentation will be on your device screen.
- You will hear the speaker audio.
- You will be able to raise your hand to ask questions and get rapid response answers.
- We will make this as interactive as possible.
- We will send you a link to access the conference.
- A digital CE certificate of completion will be available by scanning the QR code at the conclusion of each day with the VetVacationCE APP.
Prior to the conference, we will email you the notes and links to the event.
VetVacationCE registration for this Live Interactive Veterinary Conference is $429 for the 3 day conference or $189 per day. Each day is 5 hours of CE until November 7th then rates will increase to $499 and $219.
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Benefits to Live Interactive Online Veterinary Conferences are:
- Ability to select from a variety of topics led by world renowned specialists
- Learn from a safe comfortable environment of your choice
- Access the best educators in the world
- Lower fees
- Replays available upon request
- Increase your skill level
- Stay up to date on new treatments and standards of care within the profession
- No need to travel – lower your carbon footprint
Whether you decide to learn with us in person or online, we guarantee an enjoyable learning experience with VetVacationCE.
Additional information
| Choose Schedule | December 7 – 9 (3 days) $429, December 7 only $189, December 8 only $189, December 9 only $189 |
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Emergency Critical Care
Katie Davis Mauro, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Katie Davis Mauro is a graduate of Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After her residency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (ECCM), she completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal therapies at North Carolina State University. After her fellowship, she spent a few years as an Assistant Professor of Extracorporeal therapies at the University of Pennsylvania before finding her way home to the Midwest. She is currently an Assistant Professor of ECCM at MSU. She enjoys all aspects of critical care including intoxications, acute kidney disease, and anything electrolytes. In her limited personal time, Katie enjoys cooking, baking, and wrangling a home life of goats, cats, a lab puppy, and two toddlers.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury
2. Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury Part 1
3. Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury Part 2
4. Effusions in the ER: Dogs Part 1
5. Effusions in the ER: Dogs Part 2
6. Effusions in the ER: Cats Part 1
7. Effusions in the ER: Cats Part 2
8. What’s New with Nephrotoxins?
9. Female Reproductive Emergencies
10. Male Reproductive Emergencies
11. Neonatal Emergencies
Emergency Critical Care
Marie Holowaychuk DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing within the veterinary profession, dedicating her career to promoting sustainable, joyful careers for veterinary professionals. A board-certified emergency and critical care specialist, Marie combines over 20 years of veterinary practice experience with a deep commitment to fostering wellness and preventing burnout within the veterinary community.
After completing her veterinary degree, Marie pursued advanced training in the USA and became board-certified in emergency and critical care. She then spent five years teaching and conducting research at the Ontario Veterinary College before transitioning to full-time consulting.
Throughout her career, Marie witnessed firsthand the unique pressures faced by veterinary professionals, including long hours, compassion fatigue, and high emotional demands. This sparked her desire to address the mental health challenges that often go unspoken within the profession.
In response to these challenges, Marie founded Reviving Veterinary Medicine, a platform dedicated to sharing evidence-based information on veterinary wellness. Through her work, Marie aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and empower veterinary teams to prioritize self-care, set healthy boundaries, and embrace effective communication. She has developed a series of popular online programs, including From Burnout to Balance and Building Better Boundaries, which have been praised for their practical, actionable insights. Marie is a certified coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and wellbeing facilitator. As a dynamic speaker, she has delivered keynote addresses, workshops, and seminars to veterinary professionals across Canada, the United States, and globally. Known for her approachable and authentic style, Marie weaves together personal stories, evidence-based research, and practical strategies to engage and inspire audiences. She is particularly passionate about helping veterinarians, technicians, nurses, and practice managers cultivate resilience, enhance wellbeing, and thrive both personally and professionally.
In addition to her speaking and coaching work, Marie is an active writer, having authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and numerous book chapters on veterinary medicine and wellbeing.
She is also the host of the Reviving Vet Med Podcast, where she discusses topics related to mental health, workplace culture, and personal development within the veterinary profession.
Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, and she has received several awards, including the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s Communication Award and the Alberta Blue Cross Face of Wellness Award.
Marie’s mission is to create lasting, positive change in the veterinary field by fostering a culture of compassion, wellness, and support. Whether on stage, in a workshop, or through her writing, she is committed to empowering veterinary professionals to thrive in their careers and lives.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Thriving in Emergency Practice: Strategies for Health and Wellbeing
2. Navigating Moral Distress and Compassion Fatigue: Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing the Challenges
3. Navigating Perfectionism and the Inner Critic
4. Mistakes Happen: Coping compassionately when things crumble
5. Sleep Smarter: Practical Tips for Improving Sleep Hygiene
6. Handling Difficult Conversations in Emergency Veterinary Settings
7. Fluid Therapy in Action: Applying the 2024 AAHA Guidelines in Real-World Cases
8. RECOVER in Practice: Applying the 2024 Veterinary CPR Guidelines
9. Blocked Cats: Updated Protocols and Pitfalls in Feline Urethral Obstruction
10. Breathe Easy: A Practical Approach to Respiratory Distress in Dogs and Cats
11. Toxicology Truths: Grapes, Lilies, Charcoal, Emesis, and More