Kauai, Hawaii 2027July 22 - 24, 2027

$1,195.00 Original price was: $1,195.00.$1,095.00Current price is: $1,095.00. NO PASSPORT REQUIRED! Learn about Veterinary Internal Medicine and Cardiology while on your beach vacation in Kauai Hawaii. Escape to paradise at The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue, surrounded by lush, verdant landscapes. Our Kauai beachfront resort is perfectly located just 2 miles from Lihue Airport. The Royal Sonesta offers a FREE shuttle service to and from the airport for guests. Stay mere moments from stunning stretches of golden sand and an array of thrilling outdoor adventures. Settle into the comfort of our well-appointed rooms boasting views of the ocean, gardens, or pool. Enjoy lavish amenities such as four on-site restaurants, beachside spa treatments, the largest one-level pool in Hawaii, and a fitness center. 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 [email protected] Thank you to our silver sponsor: 12:05-12:50pm REGISTRATION: Sign in and pick a seat! Kona and Halle's Salon 12:50-1pm Welcome 1-1:50pm 2-2:50pm 3-3:50pm 3:50-4:10pm BREAK 4:10-5pm 5:10-6pm 6:15-7:15pm WELCOME RECEPTION Luau Grounds 7-8am BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Kauai Court 8-8:50am 9-9:50am 10 –10:50pm 10:50–11:10am BREAK & SNACK 11:10-12noon 12:10-1pm 1pm EXPLORE AND ENJOY KAUAI! 7-8am BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Kauai Court 8-8:50am 9-9:50am 10-10:50am 10:50am -11:10am BREAK AND SNACK 11:10-12pm 12:10-1pm 1pm Vet Vacation CE Conference Concludes: Book your next VetVacationCE! Super Saver Rate: $100 off when you register 2 months before the event. JetSetter Rate: Registrations made within 60 days of the meeting will be charged the full rate. Sign up early to save! Technicians and other support staff can use the discount code TECH75 to save $75 off the current registration fee. Veterinarians are not eligible for this discount. Earn 15 hours of high quality practical RACE approved CE for Veterinarians and Technicians. VetVacationCE is a NYSED approved CE provider. Room rate is available 3 nights before and after the event based on availability. The hotel has shuttle availability from the airport. After you land land and have collected their luggage please direct them to call the property at 808-246-5050 ext. 3. They will receive instructions to meet the airport shuttle at pick up point A or B. Hotel check in time is 4:00 PM check out time is 12:00PM. The cost for parking is $40.00 for valet and $30.00 for self-parking Resort Fee Amenities: Complimentary Daily Enhanced Internet Service Local/Long-Distance & Domestic Calls On-Demand Airport Shuttle Two Reusable Water Bottles with Access to Purified Water Stations Access to the 24-Hour Fitness Center Daily Yoga & Aqua Fit Classes Guided Sunrise Walks Garden Tours Hawaiian Cultural Activities (Lei Making, Ukulele, Hula Lessons) Keurig Coffee Maker with Kauai Coffee and Tea in Room Weekend Entertainment at the Royal Lanai Daily Koi Fish Feeding Demonstration Shuttle Service to Hokuala Golf Course 10% Discount on Merchandise at the Pool Hut (Excludes Maui Jim Sales/Purchases) The Hotel may charge Group’s attendees, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, (an ”Early Departure Fee”) equal to the attendee’s room charge for one (1) night, plus tax, as compensation to the Hotel if the attendee checks out of the Hotel prior to the attendee’s scheduled departure date, without notifying the Hotel at least 7 days prior to check-in of the change in scheduled departure. Distance from Airport: 2 miles from Lihue International Airport (LIH). 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. Dr. Harry Cridge is a dual American (ACVIM) and European (ECVIM) boarded specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Originally from the UK, he completed veterinary school in Ireland before moving to the United States, where he completed his internship and residency training. After a decade in academic veterinary medicine, rising to the rank of tenured Associate Professor, Dr. Cridge now splits his time between academia as an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University and in industry where he serves as a Principal Clinical Scientist. His clinical and research interests focus on gastrointestinal and pancreatic disease, with particular interests in pancreatitis, chronic enteropathies, gastrointestinal nutrition, and emerging approaches to the diagnosis and management of internal medicine disorders. Dr. Cridge is an experienced educator and international speaker who regularly lectures to veterinarians and veterinary professionals on practical approaches to small animal internal medicine. His presentations emphasize evidence-based medicine, clinically relevant decision-making, and translating emerging research into everyday practice. 1