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. TBD
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved high quality CE in 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. Top Tips for Trauma
2. Antibiotic Decision Making (1-1.5 hours)
3. Fluid Therapy for the Difficult Case
4. Acute Hemoabdomen
5. Toxicities In and Outside the Home (1.5-2 hours)
6. What's New in Immune Mediated Hematology Disorders
7. NSAID Toxicity
8. Approaching the Animal that Won't Eat
9. Approach to Anemia
10. Diagnostic Tests for the Emergency Case
11. Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Treatment
Emergency Critical Care
TBD
Coming Soon!
Presentation Synopsis
Coming Soon!