Punta Cana – Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 2025April 3 - 5, 2025
Original price was: $995.00.$895.00Current price is: $895.00.
Topics:
Clinical Pathology - Dr. Holly Brown
Internal Medicine - Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek
An elegant, absolutely breathtaking beachfront experience on Bavarro Beach Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The pure essence of the Caribbean is on full display at this exclusive resort. It has taken on new life with colonial-style architecture and décor inspired by Dominican influences, offering a blend of local and international cuisines, as well as Destination Inclusive activities that connect you with all-things local. Whether traveling with the family or on an adults-only vacation, it promises unforgettable surprises. There’s truly something for everyone at the spectacular Paradisus Palma Real. This is an all-inclusive experience like no other!
We have 2 powerhouse speakers offering real world experience to help you improve patient care while offering practical solutions in veterinary medicine.
The Punta Cana Veterinary Conference 2025 registration fee includes a Welcome Mingle, 2 full buffet breakfasts, daily snacks, coffee and tea, a set of printed notes, pen and some swag and everything you need for an amazing learning experience while on vacation.
You can view our 2025 conferences here
April 3, 2025 | April 4, 2025 | April 5, 2025 |
Your Destination
Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana
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Referring Code/Group Name: VetVacationCE
Room Rate: Junior Suite Garden View Adults Only $500 pn double occupancy, 3rd adult $188 or 3rd child $130. Children less than 2 years of age are free. This includes all taxes and fees.
include conference or group service package.
ALL INCLUSIVE suite rates include Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, and nightly shows. All-
inclusive food & beverage served at hotel restaurants and room service at regular hours of
operation during these services are provided to all hotel guests.
ALL INCLUSIVE PLAN (AIP) RATES INCLUDE:
- Unlimited liquors & house wines by the Glass From the all-inclusive plan, house beer, bottled
water and Soft Drinks
- Unlimited Dining Experience at Hotel’s food and beverage outlets during their regular hours
of operation
- Guest Room Mini Bar Stocked Daily upon request
- Room service
- All Food & Beverage Gratuities for Plan inclusions
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the Resort
- Maid Service and Porterage
- Daily activities and Nightly Entertainment
- Use of most non-motorized Water Sports equipment
- All applicable Taxes and Service fees for the All-Inclusive Plan inclusions
- All Gratuities
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book your room directly through the link. If you plan to extend your stay please email jack@vetvacationce.com and//or joel@vetvacationce.com.
We have made arrangements 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. Book early to secure your choice of rooms. The room block will likely sell out early!
Check in 3pm and Check out 12 noon
In case of cancellation of guest rooms by a guest responsible for his/her room, later than March
3rd, 2025 (30 days prior to the group arrival), full penalty charge for the complete stay will be
applied to the credit card that the guest used to make the reservation of the room in the link
provided by the resort.
Reservations require a deposit equal to one night's stay. Additional nights will be billed 30 days prior to arrival. Upon check-in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card. All accounts must be settled in full upon departure.
Getting There
Clinical Pathology
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Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Dr. Holly Brown received her DVM from the University of Georgia and worked in small animal private practice in Colorado and North Carolina. She returned to UGA for a residency in clinical pathology and additionally obtained her doctorate degree in pathology, studying Cytauxzoon felis infection in domestic and wild cats. After completion of her residency and PhD, Dr. Brown remained on as a faculty member at UGA where she served as a diagnostic clinical pathologist, instructor, and collaborative researcher. Dr. Brown then joined Metzger Animal Hospital’s large general and referral practice in State College, PA as an on-staff clinical pathologist. There she sees a wide variety of diagnostic submissions and enjoys playing an important role at the interface of diagnostic testing and patient care. Dr. Brown fulfills her passion for teaching providing mentorship opportunities and continuing education lectures and wetlabs.
Presentation Synopsis
1. In Sickness and in Health: Unleashing the Power of Preventive Labwork
2. Don't Toss That Fluid! Essentials of Effusion Analysis (75min)
3. Pale Patient Panic! Important Laboratory Tips to Diagnose IMHA
4. Hematology Essentials: Dissecting the Data & Blood Film Review
5. Predictive Patterns: Seeking Answers in the Biochemical Profile to Solve Clinical Cases
6. Urine Luck! Essential Tips to Maximize Urinalysis Results
7. Diagnostics With a Twist in the Tail: Clinical Cases with Surprising Results
Internal Medicine
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Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), is a veterinary internal medicine specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience in private practice, academia, and industry. Dr. Hanzlicek lectures in the pre-clinical curriculum at multiple veterinary colleges and provides continuing veterinary education around the world.
Dr. Hanzlicek’s research interests are in the areas of infectious disease, hematology, and whole blood coagulation. Working in a small animal referral hospitals for over 14 years, he has clinical experience in all areas of small animal internal medicine and related sub-specialties.
Dr. Hanzlicek earned a BS in Agriculture Sciences, MS in Biomedical Sciences, and DVM degree from Kansas State University. He completed post-graduate clinical training at Texas A&M University and Kansas State University.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Blastomycosis & Histoplasmosis in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review (75 minutes)
2. Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats & Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
3. Look-Alikes: Diseases that Mimic Invasive Fungal Infections in Cats and Dogs
4. Antifungal Therapy in Cats and Dogs: State-of-the-Art Review
5. Leptospirosis in Dogs (and Cats): A Review
6. Protozoal Diseases in Cats and Dogs: A Review
7. Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs: A Review