Online Conference Ophthalmology and Feline Medicine January 2027

January 21 - 23, 2027

Topics:
Ophthalmology - Dr. Robert Swinger
Feline Medicine- Dr. Renee Rucinsky

This is an on-line CE conference, that is RACE approved as live interactive, featuring Dr. Robert Swinger and Dr. Renee Rucinsky 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 San Juan Puerto Rico!

Early Bird:  All three days $429 and One day $189. 5 CE hours per day before December 21st then pricing will increase to $499 and $219.

Individual CE certificates will be available through the APP at the end of the meeting.

 

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January 21
11:45-12:20pm AST VIRTUAL Doors open!
12:20-12:30 Welcome
12:30-1:20pm EYE! Oh My! An Overview of Ocular Emergencies in Small Animal Patients
1:30-2:20pm New Developments in Veterinary Ophthalmology – Surgical and Pharmacological
2:30-3:20pm Ocular Procedures and Surgery in your Practice
3:20-3:40pm BREAK
3:40-4:30pm Feline Diabetes Mellitus - Newest Guidelines
4:40-5:30pm Feline Diabetes Mellitus - The Rest of the Story

January 22
7:30am AST VIRTUAL Doors open!
8-8:50am Feline Urethral Blockages - Before, During, and After
9-9:50am Everyone's Least Favorite Appointment - This Cat is Urinating Out of the Box
10-10:50am Current Thoughts on Feline Infectious Peritonitis
10:50-11:10am BREAK
11:10-12noon Feline Ophthalmology
12:10–1pm Glaucoma in Veterinary Ophthalmology Medicine – Surgical and Medical Management

January 23
7:30am AST VIRTUAL Doors open!
8-8:50am You're Probably Missing These - Uncommon Feline Endocrinopathies
9-9:50am Feline Pancreatitis - No Dumpster Diving Involved
10 –10:50pm My Cat Just Has Hairballs - What's Really Behind Feline Vomiting
10:50am -11:10am BREAK
11:10-12noon Corneal Ulcers – Why some just won’t heal!
12:10-1pm What’s on your shelf? A guide to ocular pharmaceuticals and supplements
1pm Vet Vacation CE Conference Concludes
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Price range: $189.00 through $429.00

Description

Online Veterinary Conference 2027:  Earn 15 Hours of Virtual Live Interactive Continuing Education!! Dr. Robert Swinger and Dr. Dr. Renee Rucinsky are experts in the field of Ophthalmology and Feline Medicine! Topics and biographies are below.

The virtual video and audio webinar platform for our Online Veterinary Conference 2027 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 December 21st 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

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January 21 – 23 (3 days) $429, January 21 only $189, January 22 only $189, January 23 only 189

Ophthalmology

Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO

Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 2004, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship in 2005 and residency in 2009 at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic. Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital outside of Chicago before returning in 2011 to launch Animal Eye Guys. Over the past few years, Animal Eye Guys has expanded to multiple locations across South Florida extending from Miami to West Palm Beach. Dr. Swinger is board-certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the clinic’s internship/residency programs. He is an active lecturer/wet lab instructor across the nation including the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference, Vet Vacation CE, University of Illinois, St. Matthew’s University, and many local events for his referring veterinary community. His special interests include surgical and medical management of glaucoma, cataract surgery, and corneal physiology. Outside of the veterinary ophthalmology arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family (which includes his twins, Keegan and Francesca, and a toy poodle, Sophia) and enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and traveling.

Presentation Synopsis

1. EYE! Oh My! An Overview of Ocular Emergencies in Small Animal Patients
2. New Developments in Veterinary Ophthalmology – Surgical and Pharmacological
3. Ocular Procedures and Surgery in your Practice
4. Feline Ophthalmology
5. Glaucoma in Veterinary Ophthalmology Medicine – Surgical and Medical Management
6. Corneal Ulcers – Why some just won’t heal!
7. What’s on your shelf? A guide to ocular pharmaceuticals and supplements
8. What are Your Colleagues Sending? A Review Of The Top 10 Most Common Ophthalmic Referrals.

Feline Medicine

Renee Rucinsky, DVM, DABVP (Feline)

Dr. Renee Rucinsky is a 1994 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been a board-certified feline specialist since 2002. As a private practice veterinarian, she understands the day to day challenges and management of both primary and referral cases, and enjoys sharing practical tips for managing challenging feline patients. Dr. Rucinsky is the owner of Mid Atlantic Cat Hospital and Mid Atlantic Feline Thyroid Center in Queenstown, Maryland. She has authored multiple national guidelines and book chapters on various topics in feline medicine, and is a frequent lecturer on all things cat.

Presentation Synopsis

1. Feline Diabetes Mellitus - Pearls from the Newest Diabetes Management Guidelines
2. Feline Diabetes Mellitus - The Rest of the Story
3. Feline Urethral Blockages - Before, During, and After
4. Everyone's Least Favorite Appointment - This Cat is Urinating Out of the Box
5. Current Thoughts on Feline Infectious Peritonitis
6. You're Probably Missing These - Uncommon Feline Endocrinopathies
7. Feline Pancreatitis - No Dumpster Diving Involved
8. My Cat Just Has Hairballs - What's Really Behind Feline Vomiting