Washington DC 2025April 22 - 24, 2025
Original price was: $995.00.$895.00Current price is: $895.00.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Washington
Topics:
Internal Medicine - Dr. Ryan Bray
Ophthalmology- Dr. Rob Swinger
Learn from two experts in Veterinary Medicine and expand your knowledge on Veterinary Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology in Washington DC. The Grand Hyatt Washington is located in downtown Washington, D.C., just blocks away from the National Mall. Immerse yourself in the historic sights, luxury shopping, and alluring nightlife of the nation’s capital. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, you’ll enjoy exceptional comfort and service, as well as a direct connection to the city via the Metro Center station.
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April 22, 2025 | April 23, 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
Your Destination
Grand Hyatt Washington
Referring Code/Group Name: G-VTV5
Room Rate: $309 +15.95% tax plus $20 resort fee per night, up to quad occupancy, Max 4 people
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Book or Call early to secure your choice of rooms.
Self-Parking and Public Garage parking available and Valet $ 62pn
Getting There
Fly to DCA Ronald Reagan International Airport and it is a 5 miles drive or to IAD Dulles International Airport 27 miles away.
Train to event - Union Station is 2 miles away.
Taxis and Rideshare services are readily available.
Internal Medicine
Ryan Bray, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Ryan Bray completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and then earned his veterinary degree at NC State University. After completing a rotating internship outside of Chicago, IL, he completed a Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Wisconsin. He then worked at BluePearl Veterinary Specialists in Atlanta, GA until recently moving to Wilmington, NC to join Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral. His clinical interests include acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, immune-mediated hematological disorders, advanced imaging techniques, and nutritional management of the critically ill patient.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Approach to the Dyspneic Patient
2. Update on New Diagnostic Tests and Treatments
3. Feline Infectious Peritonitis
4. Proteinuria - When Urine is Liquid Gold
5. Snot Rockets and Sniffles
6. Pancreatitis - Any New Tricks For Old Dogs?
7. Outpatient Management of Diabetes Mellitus
8. Bacterial Pneumonia - Does Every Patient Need Clavamox and Baytril for 28 days?
9. Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dogs and Cats
10. Cytopenias
Ophthalmology
Robert Swinger, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 2004, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship in 2005 and residency in 2009 at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinic. Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital outside of Chicago before returning in 2011 to launch Animal Eye Guys. Over the past few years, Animal Eye Guys has expanded to multiple locations across South Florida extending from Miami to West Palm Beach. Dr. Swinger is board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the clinic’s internship/residency programs. He is an active lecturer/wet lab instructor across the nation including the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, The Gulf Atlantic Veterinary Conference, Vet Vacation CE, University of Illinois, St. Matthew’s University, and many local events for his referring veterinary community. His special interests include surgical and medical management of glaucoma, cataract surgery, and corneal physiology. Outside of the veterinary arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family (which includes his twins, Keegan and Francesca, and a toy poodle, Sophia) and enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and traveling.
Presentation Synopsis
1. EYE! Oh My! An Overview of Ocular Emergencies in Small Animal Patients
2. New Developments in Veterinary Ophthalmology – Surgical and Pharmacological
3. Ocular Procedures and Surgery in your Practice
4. Feline Ophthalmology
5. Glaucoma in Veterinary Medicine – Surgical and Medical Management
6. Corneal Ulcers – Why some just won’t heal!
7. What’s on your shelf? A guide to ocular pharmaceuticals and supplements.
8. What are Your Colleagues Sending? A Review Of The Top 10 Most Common Ophthalmic Referrals