San Juan, Puerto Rico 2026January 22 - 24, 2026
$1,045.00
Hotel: Caribe Hilton
Topics:
Neurology - Dr. Barbara Lindsay
Behavior- Dr. M. Leanne Lilly
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 RACE approved CE on Veterinary Neurology and Behavior. Learn from two experts in Veterinary Medicine and expand your knowledge in San Juan. Admire ocean and tropical garden views from Caribe Hilton, one of the most famous hotels in Puerto Rico. Set on a secluded peninsula with 17 acres of lush foliage, this San Juan resort is situated between historic Old San Juan and the culturally rich Condado area of San Juan. With no passport required for U.S. citizens, Caribe Hilton is an easy Caribbean getaway.
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
January 22, 2026
11-12:20pm REGISTRATION: Sign in and pick a seat! San Geronimo
11:15-12:05pm Lunch and Learn: Safeguarding Wealth; Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies Legally Mine Mr. Neo Positivity
12:20-12:30 Welcome
12:30-1:20pm No Stress Neurology!
1:30-2:20pm Shaken Not Seized
2:30-3:20 Doggone Dizzy!" - Delving Into Canine Vestibular Disease
3:20-3:40pm BREAK
3:40-4:30pm Inter Cat Aggression
4:40-5:30pm Ins and Outs of Feline Elimination Problems
5:45-6:45pm Welcome Reception Vistabella Garden
January 23, 2026
7-8am Breakfast Buffet Attendees only San Geronimo Foyer
8-8:50am Alphabet Soup – Spelling Out Canine Meningitis
9-9:50am Frenchies: In Vogue but Neurologically Rogue!
10-10:50am Let's Review Seizures and Seizure Look-A-Likes
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10-12noon Ins and Outs of K9 Elimination Problems
12:10–1pm Chewing, Chomping, Licking
1pm EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE PUERTO RICO!
January 24, 2026
7-8am Breakfast Buffet San Geronimo Foyer
8-8:50am Meds for Now and Later- Psychopharmacology in Cats
9-9:50am Where is My Mind- Cognitive Dysfunction
10 –10:50pm Behavioral Development- Recognizing Normal and Red Flags They Will Not Grow Out Of
10:50am -11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10-12noon The Feline Neurological Exam
12:10-1pm Feline Spinal Cord Disease; It Ain't Always Cancer!
1pm Vet Vacation CE Conference Concludes
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Your Destination
Caribe Hilton
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Room Rate: $359+ $5.25 Porterage fee in and out + Room attendant $.50 pp/pn +11.5% tax double occupancy plus $42 resort charge, Max 4 people, $30 additional per adult extra for 3-4 people.
Click here for the resort map: Caribe Hilto San Juan Resort Map-2023
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Book or Call early to secure your choice of rooms. Rates are available 2 days before and after the event based on hotel availability.
Resort fee includes:
Exclusive Beach Access
Complimentary use of our Fitness Center located at Zen Spa Oceano
Access to the Tropical Gardens and Bird Sanctuary
Access to Beach Chairs and Umbrellas
1 hr complimentary use of Olympian sponsored (Mania Puig) tennis courts (upon availability)
Unlimited Use of Kids Playground
Access to Islet sundeck
Daily outdoor Recreational Activities such as Yoga, Bio, Daily Rituals
Pina Colada tasting at the Bagua Pool Bar
Getting There
Fly to SJU Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and it is a 7 mile, 15 minute drive the hotel. Taxis and Uber are available.
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.
Neurology
Barbara Lindsay BVSc Dipl. ACVIM (Neurology)
Dr. Barbara Lindsay is a graduate of Murdoch University, in Western Australia. Barbara completed a rotating internship in Brisbane, and a surgical internship in Sydney, before travelling to the United States to pursue training in neurology. Following specialty neurology internships in New York and Dallas, she completed a 3-year Neurology/Neurosurgery resident in Dallas and is now a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology). Barbara is currently working in a large multi-specialty hospital and is the head of service of a large neurology team including 2 specialists, 2 residents and 2 specialty interns. Barbara is currently researching the canine microbiome in epileptic dogs and has a passion for teaching neurology.
Presentation Synopsis
1. No Stress Neurology!
2. Shaken Not Seized
3. Alphabet Soup – Spelling Out Canine Meningitis
4. Frenchies: In Vogue but Neurologically Rogue!
5. Let's Review Seizures and Seizure Look-A-Likes
6. The Feline Neurological Exam
7. Feline Spinal Cord Disease; It Ain't Always Cancer!
8. Doggone Dizzy!" - Delving Into Canine Vestibular Disease
9. Vetflix and Chill - You bring the Popcorn; I’ll Bring the Videos!
10. Neurophobia!
Behavior
M. Leanne Lilly DVM, DACVB
Dr. Lilly received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and spent 4 years in the trenches of general practice. After completing a specialty internship in Behavior Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a Behavioral Medicine Residency at The Ohio State University, and stayed on as Associate Professor for the Behavioral Medicine. She is currently the Senior Direct or Behavior for ARC & CARE for the ASPCA. She also served as a member of the One Welfare Sustainability Center Advisory Board on the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s Behavior Education Committee. She has appeared in a webisode of Animal Planet’s Life at Vet U, over 85 print, and live interviews. She is Fear Free Elite and Shelter, Low Stress Handling Silver, and Feline Friendly Certified. When not working she enjoys her ‘house hippo’.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Inter Cat Aggression
2. Ins and Outs of Feline Elimination Problems
3. Ins and Outs of K9 Elimination Problems
4. Chewing, Chomping, Licking
5. Meds for Now and Later- Psychopharmacology In Cats
6. Where is My Mind- Cognitive Dysfunction
7. Behavioral Development- Recognizing Normal and Red Flags They Will Not Grow Out Of
8. Diets Supplements Probiotics Oh My
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.