Vail, CO 2027August 12 - 14, 2027
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
Hotel: Lodge at Vail
Topics:
Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation - Dr. Lindsey Fry
Osteoarthritis Management – Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw
Learn from two experts in Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation and Osteoarthritis Management to expand your knowledge in Vail CO. Earn 15 hours of high quality practical Veterinary Continuing Education while enjoying an unforgettable destination getaway!
Vail, Colorado, in the summer is a stunning, high-altitude escape featuring lush mountain scenery, pleasant, cool temperatures, and a bustling, pedestrian-only European-style village. Renowned as a winter destination, it transforms into an outdoor paradise with world-class mountain biking, hiking, scenic gondola rides, and vibrant cultural festivals like Bravo! Go horseback riding, hiking, yoga in the mountains or a ride on the gondola for a stunning view of Vail valley. Enjoy shopping the downtown or dining in one of the fine restaurants in the downtown area.
August 12, 2027
11:15-12:20pm MST REGISTRATION: International Ballroom
12:20-12:30pm Welcome
12:30-1:20 pm Don’t be Afraid of the Ortho Exam! Top Tips for a Low Stress MSK Exam
1:30–2:20pm Top Tips for Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs
2:30-3:20pm Forelimb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
3:20-3:40pm BREAK AND SNACK
3:40-4:30pm Top Tips for Diagnosing Pelvic Limb Lameness in Dogs
4:40-5:30pm Hind Limb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
5:30-6:30 WELCOME RECEPTION Patio and Foyer
August 13, 2027
7-8am MST BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees
8-8:50am Non-orthopedic Causes Lameness and Chronic Pain Ramsey Room
9-9:50am Beyond the Joint: The Social, Mental, and Emotional Implications of Chronic Pain
10-10:50am Updates in Pain Management & Musculoskeletal Disease
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10–12noon How to Manage Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats: Sneak Peak!
12:10-1pm The Essentials: Weight Management Recommendations for OA
1pm Enjoy Vail!
August 14, 2027
7-8am MST BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees
8-8:50am Prescribing Movement: How to Design a Safe Exercise Plan for Pets with OA
9-9:50am Deeper Dive on Shockwave Therapy
10-10:50am Current Options for Intra-Articular Joint Injections
10:50-11:10am BREAK & SNACK
11:10–12noon When is Surgery Indicated? What You and Your Clients Need to Know
12:10-1pm Case Discussion- From Presentation to Better Mobility
1pm Conference Concludes: Book Your Next VetVacationCE!
Your Destination
Lodge at Vail
Referring Code/Group Name: Vet Vacation CE - BVLVET27
Room Rate: $279+ 10.8% tax double occupancy + $30 resort fee per day
Cancellations for individual guest rooms made within 7 days of arrival will result in a cancellation fee equal to the entire reservations period and all applicable taxes and fees. Any deposits received will be utilized towards said cancellation fee and any outstanding balance will be charged to the credit card on file; or if guaranteed to the Master Account, the Master Account will be charged for all applicable individual guestroom cancellation fees. Reservations are refundable if cancelled outside 7 days of arrival.
Individual Guestroom Deposit. All reservations must be (i) guaranteed by a major credit card; or (ii) guaranteed by the Master Account. Seven (7) days prior to arrival, the final deposit is due, is non-refundable, and will be equal to any remaining balance including room rate and all applicable taxes and fees. Resort will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.
• Upon check in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card, on which an amount of sufficient pre- authorization can be obtained to cover all applicable room charges for the length of the guest’s stay, plus the anticipated use of the Resort’s ancillary services. All charges which are the direct responsibility of the individual attendee must be paid in full upon departure by credit card.
Pre and Post rates are offered on a space availability basis with a discount off of the best available rate at the time of reservation
PARKING:
Overnight valet parking $50 $26 valet parking.
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early!
Pet fee $100 per pet per night
Check in time 4pm – Check out time 11 am
Getting There
Fly to (EGE) Eagle County Regional Airport 29 mi
Fly to (DEN) Denver International Airport 118 mi 2 hour drive
Epic Mountain Express offers a shuttle to the property from both airports. www.epicmountainexpress.com/
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.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR
Dr. Lindsey Fry grew up in Boulder Colorado and attended Colorado State University for veterinary school. During her veterinary training she was certified in medical acupuncture and her passion for pain management and mobility was sparked, she would eventually be an instructor in the course. She pursued a rotating internship at the University of Wisconsin Madison and then returned to Fort Collins, CO to work in general practice. She quickly joined the team at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation hospital and was a founding member of the rehabilitation and pain management service there. She completed her rehabilitation training and certification through the University of Tennessee in 2011 and became a certified veterinary pain practitioner through the International Veterinary Academy for Pain Management (IVAPM) in 2013. She would go on to serve on the board of the IVAPM and subsequently as treasurer. In 2018 she founded Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners with Dr. Jessica Rychel in Fort Collins CO where she focuses on an integrative approach to pain and mobility management in a wide variety of patients and has grown to be a 7 doctor practice offering regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, palliative care, internal medicine, sports medicine, and pain management. In 2023 she achieved board certification through the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has published on acupuncture, pain management, iliopsoas injury in agility dogs, palliative care, and continues to have a special interest in pain management in complex cases and a multimodal approach to keeping pets active and mobile. She enjoys teaching and lecturing with a variety of organizations and continues to pursue research in pain management, sports medicine and rehabilitation. As a practice owner she is also committed to creating a sustainable and fulfilling practice environment for veterinary professionals. She lives in Fort Collins Colorado with her husband and two adventurous daughters and a full menagerie of pets.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Forelimb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
2. Hind Limb Radiology and Other Diagnostics
3. Non-orthopedic Causes Lameness and Chronic Pain
4. Updates in Pain Management & Musculoskeletal Disease
5. How to Manage Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats: Sneak Peak!
6. Deeper Dive on Shockwave Therapy
7. Current Options for Intra-Articular Joint Injections
8. Case Discussion- From Presentation to Better Mobility
Osteoarthritis Management
Kristin Kirkby Shaw, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Kristin Kirkby Shaw is a small animal surgeon and rehabilitation specialist with specific interest in osteoarthritis management. Kristin received her DVM, MS and PhD, and completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She spent 2 years as a clinical instructor at the University of Florida followed by 9 years in specialty referral practice in Seattle. Kristin then spent 3 years as a full-time veterinary educator while working for Zoetis as a pain and arthritis specialist. In 2024 Kristin returned to clinical practice at Bedrock Veterinary Specialists in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Kristin continues to enjoy many aspects of non-clinical work including being actively involved in several veterinary medical organizations. Kristin is past president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and President-Elect of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. In 2019 she founded CARE (www.caninearthritis.org), a website dedicated to providing practical, evidence-based resources and tools for her clients and veterinary colleagues caring for dogs with osteoarthritis. Today CARE has over 7,000 members and has partnered with their UK “sister” site, Canine Arthritis Management to be the global leaders in canine osteoarthritis education.
Kristin currently lives in Davidson, North Carolina with her husband Aaron and two dogs, Arrow and Eddie. In her rare spare time, she enjoys running, yoga, hiking, baking and international travel.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Don’t be Afraid of the Ortho Exam! Top Tips for a Low-Stress MSK Exam
2. Top Tips for Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs
3. Top Tips for Diagnosing Pelvic Limb Lameness in Dogs
4. Beyond the Joint: The Social, Mental, and Emotional Implications of Chronic Pain
5. The Essentials: Weight Management and Exercise Management Recommendations for Animals with OA
6. Prescribing Movement: How to Design a Safe Exercise Plan for Pets with OA
7. When is Surgery Indicated? What You and Your Clients Need to Know
8. Pawsitive Steps: Advances in Feline Arthritis Care
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.