Punta Cana – Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 2026April 9 - 11, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Topics:
Behavior - Dr. Wailani Sung
Surgery - Dr. Jennifer Huck
Earn 15 hours of high quality practical RACE approved CE while in paradise. Dr. Wailani Sung and Dr. Jennifer Huck with educate you on Veterinary Behavior and Surgery.
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 2026 registration fee includes a Welcome Reception on. the beach, 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. The Punta Cana Palma Real is an all inclusive resort.
You can view our upcoming conferences here
April 9, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | April 11, 2026 |
Your Destination
Paradisus Palma Real Punta Cana
Referring Code/Group Name: VetVacationCE
Room Rate: The Reserve is for Adults only (over 18): The Reserve Junior Suite Garden View - Double Occupancy (2 Adults) $620pn double occupancy or Junior Suite Garden View Adults Only $510 pn double occupancy or Junior Suite Garden View Family side $530 pn double occupancy 3rd adult 25% discount or 3rd child 50% discount. Children less than 2 years of age are free. This includes all taxes and fees.
Private check in desk: Marmol Desk
THESE RATES INCLUDE ALL TAXES AND FEES:
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
Fly into (PUJ) Punta Cana International Airport
Take a cab to the resort, 30 minute drive 10 miles.
You will reach a security gate and will need to show your passport for entry to the resort.
You must stay at the resort for this meeting.
Behavior
Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, FFCP
Dr. Wailani Sung is a Board certified veterinary behaviorists in the United States. Dr. Sung obtained her Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology with a special interest in animal behavior from the University of Georgia. Upon completion of her graduate degrees, Dr. Sung enrolled at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia where she graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Dr. Sung provides behavior consultations for privately owned pets and provides assessments for Vicious Dangerous Dog cases. She also provides consultations to animal shelters regarding individual shelter pets and evaluations on shelter behavior programs.
Dr. Sung is a co-author of the book, “From Fearful to Fear Free”, in which she collaborated with America’s veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, veterinary colleague Dr. Lisa Radosta, and renown trainer, Mikkel Becker. Dr. Sung also co-authored a chapter in “Decoding your Cat”. Dr. Sung has been a contributor to the websites, PetCoach, PetMD and Reader's Digest. Dr. Sung has written chapters for the following veterinary textbooks: Behavior of Exotic Pets; Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, 2nd Edition; Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline: 7th edition; Animal Behavior for Shelter Veterinarian and Staff, 2nd edition; Clinical Handbook of Feline Behavior Medicine. Dr. Sung was interviewed on the documentary, Cat Tales by NOVA: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/cat-tales/ and on the Netflix documentary, Inside the Mind of a Cat.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Improving the Patient Experience During Veterinary Visits (75 minute)
2. A review of Nutraceuticals marketed to treat Behavior Problems
3. Behavioral and Health Considerations in our Aging Pets
4. Behavioral Psychopharmacology Part 1
5. Behavioral Psychopharmacology Part 2
6. Canine Anxiety and Phobias
7. Current Treatments for Separation Anxiety
8. Reduce Stress Handling for Veterinary Patients
9. Feline Elimination Behavior Problems
10. How Does Fear, Anxiety and Stress Affect Behavioral and Physical Health in your Patients?
11. Red Flag Kittens -Identifying Early Behavior Problems
12. Squabbling Feline Housemates – Treating Feline Intraspecies Aggression
13. Human Directed Aggression
Surgery
Jennifer Huck, DVM, DACVS
Dr. Jennifer Huck is a 2006 graduate of the The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Michigan State University and then went on to do a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania PennHIP Research Center. In 2008, Dr. Huck started a residency in small animal surgery at Louisiana State University and completed the residency at Iowa State University in 2011.
Dr. Huck became an ACVS diplomate in 2012. After three years of clinical private practice at a specialty practice in New York City, she joined the faculty at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Surgery. At Ross, she was able to further enhance a passion for teaching, surgery, and research working closely with colleagues to help develop a rigorous clinical and surgical skills training program. In 2017, she returned to the University of Pennsylvania where she now serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Small Animal Surgery.
Her clinical and research interests focus on surgical oncology, microvascular surgery, surgical diseases of the upper airway, as well as the use and efficacy of models in surgical training.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstructions: Review of Surgical Indications and Variations on Technique to Help Improve Outcomes (includes scrotal and perineal urethrostomy, cystostomy tube placement, and use of pigtail catheters) - 2 hours
2. Facial Reconstruction Techniques
3. Treatment of Rectal Prolapse
4. Demystifying Gastrointestinal Surgery
5. Why Is This Bump Different From That Bump
6. Treatment of Stenotic Nares in Dogs and Cats