Portland, Oregon 2026May 6 - 8, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Hotel: The Benson Portland
Topics:
Emergency Critical Care - Dr. Alex Lynch
Emergency Critical Care - Dr. Liz Thomovsky
Veterinary Emergency Critical Care at the Portland Oregon Veterinary Conference 2026 with Dr. Alex Lynch and Dr. Elizabeth Thomovsky.
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved high quality CE in Portland! The Portland Oregon Veterinary Conference 2026 will be held at The Benson Portland.
Learn about Veterinary Emergency Critical Care while enjoying a dream vacation in Portland Oregon. Portland is known for the vibrancy and uniqueness of its many neighborhoods, each with a distinct sense of place, and — in quirky Portland fashion — spread across six so-called “quadrants.” Locals will tell you that you haven’t truly been to Portland until you’ve connected with our diverse communities. Whether it’s for the contemporary art and music, vibrant culture, or the internationally acclaimed culinary scene that’s become part of the city’s fabric, Portland wants you to be a part of it. Discover the best of the Rose City. Shopping, dining, and entertainment. Bookstores, boutiques, and breweries. The world-famous Powell’s Books. The historic Pioneer Courthouse Square. The breath-taking Japanese Garden. Go discover it, explore it, enjoy it. And then come relax and recharge in the comfort and elegance of Portland’s original boutique hotel.
May 6, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
Your Destination
The Benson Portland
Referring Code/Group Name: Vet Vacation CE
Room Rate: $151 for King or Two Queen beds +16.55% tax plus $15 per night for triple and quad occupancy.
Rooms are available at the block rate for 3 nights before and after.
Your guests will enjoy an excellent selection of amenities and services to enhance their stay.
• In-room complimentary Starbucks® coffee & tea
• In-house fitness center open 24/7
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary bottled water
• In-room safe
• In-room dining
• Premium bath products
• Breathable and biodegradable plush Benson bathrobes and slippers in every guestroom
Services and amenities are subject to change.
Getting There
The Benson is a 10-minute walk from Union Station
The Benson is 6 miles from Portland International Airport (PDX)
Emergency Critical Care
Alex Lynch, BVSc(Hons) DACVECC MRCVS
Dr. Alex Lynch graduated from the University of Bristol veterinary school, England in 2009 with honors. After a period in general and specialty practice in the UK, he moved to Tufts University in North Grafton, MA, to undertake further clinical training in emergency and critical care. He became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2015. Following his residency, he joined the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida as a Clinical Faculty member in ECC. He joined NCSU in July 2017. In addition to his clinical duties, he undertakes research with a particular interest in coagulation and transfusion medicine.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Not So Sweet - Managing the Sick Diabetic 75 min
2. Take a Deep Breath - Thoracic Trauma
3. Is Your Head Spinning? - Neurologic Emergencies
4. Bleeding - Why is it Happening, How Do I Help?
5. When Fluids Aren't Enough - What to Do Next!
6. The Septic Spiral - Recognition, Resuscitation, Recovery
7. Clot Conundrums in Dogs and Cats
Emergency Critical Care
Elizabeth Thomovsky DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Thomovsky graduated from the University of Missouri in 2001 and subsequently completed an internship at the University of Illinois. She was a general practitioner for three years prior to pursuing her residency in 2008. She then became a faculty member first at the University of Wisconsin and now at Purdue University where she is currently a Clinical Associate Professor in the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care section.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Approach to Acute Respiratory Distress (90 minute)
2. What To Do Before You Refer I and II
3. Bandaging 101: Weird Wounds and Fractures
4. Reproductive ERs in Brachycephalics
5. How To Approach the Neonate Part I and Part II: Part I is a description of the healthy neonate to set expectations for the practitioner. Part II presents the common diseases and how to treat them.
6. Acute Seizures In Dogs and Cats
7. Emergency ECG Interpretation
8. Dystocia and Neonatal Resuscitation
9. Common Fungal Diseases and Their Treatment
10. Diabetic Ketoacidosis: For the First 24 Hours
11. Air Where It Doesn't Belong