Punta Cana – Dominican Republic All-Inclusive 2026April 9 - 11, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$995.00Current price is: $995.00.
Topics:
Behavior - Dr. Wailani Sung
Surgery - Dr. Jennifer Huck
Thank you Legally Mine for being a Gold Sponsor – Come and join us for an informative Lunch and Learn: Safeguarding Wealth; Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
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!
To receive the lowest guaranteed hotel rate use the booking link provided in the blue box Make Reservation. If you need assistance with your hotel booking email jaime@vetvacationce.com
This VetVacationCE requires attendees to stay at the conference hotel, Punta Cana Palma Real, using the conference booking link. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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April 9, 2026
11:30am-12:20pm REGISTRATION: Sign in & Pick a seat! Bavarro
11:15-12:05pm Lunch: Safeguarding Wealth; Tax Strategies; Lawsuit Prevention
12:20-12:30pm Welcome
12:30-1:20pm Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstructions Part 1
1:30-2:20pm Part 2
2:30-3:20pm Emergency Surgical Procedures
3:20-3:40pm BREAK & SNACK
3:40-4:30pm Improving the Patient Experience During Veterinary Visits
4:40-5:30pm A review of Nutraceuticals marketed to Treat Behavior Problems
5:45-6:45pm WELCOME RECEPTION Beachfront
April 10, 2026
7-8am Breakfast Buffet on your own
8-8:50am Behavioral and Health Considerations in our Aging Pets
9-9:50am Behavioral Psychopharmacology Part 1
10-10:50am Behavioral Psychopharmacology Part 2
10:50-11:10am BREAK & SNACK
11:10–12n Facial Reconstruction Techniques
12:10-1pm Treatment of Rectal Prolapse
1pm EXPLORE AND ENJOY PUNTA CANA!
April 11, 2026
7-8am Breakfast Buffet on your own
8-8:50am Demystifying Gastrointestinal Surgery
9-9:50am Why Is This Bump Different From That Bump
10-10:50am Treatment of Stenotic Nares in Dogs and Cats
10:50 -11:10am BREAK & SNACK
11:10-12n Canine Anxiety and Phobias
12:10-1pm Current Treatments for Separation Anxiety
1pm Vet Vacation CE Concludes: Book your Next VetVacationCE!
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 The Reserve Junior Swim Up $660 or The Reserve Junior Suite Garden View $620 3rd adult 25% discount or 3rd child 50% discount. Children less than 2 years of age are free. This includes all taxes and fees.
You must book the hotel with our link for this conference. Attendees are not permitted to enter the Resort with a reservation.
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 if you need assistance with the booking.
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 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 8th, 2026 (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
Round-trip airport transfer included . (PUJ Airport)
Taxis are readily available at the airport.
Guests must email their flight itinerary information to the hotel to confirm the transfer OTIUMUS@OTIUMTOUR.COM.
Take the included shuttle to the resort, 30 minute drive 10 miles. This is the preferred shuttle service that The Paradisus recommends using. There is a fee for this service.
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.
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.
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
7. Emergency Surgical Procedures
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.