St. Thomas – USVI 2026November 4 -6, 2026

Topics: Nutrition - Dr. Angela Rollins Internal Medicine - Dr. Ashley Hartley NO PASSPORT REQUIRED: St. Thomas USVI Vet Conference 2026: Learn about Veterinary Nutrition and Internal Medicine while discovering a national treasure. The St. Thomas USVI Vet Conference 2026 will be held at the WESTIN BEACH RESORT & SPA AT FRENCHMAN’S REEF. PERCHED HIGH ABOVE THE SPARKLING CARIBBEAN: Against a stunning backdrop of tropic blue, you are immersed in a dreamy, world-class resort experience. One that draws inspiration from the abundance and diversity of the natural elements and life that surrounds us. Within this thriving ecosystem, we distill the very best of our island environment and seamlessly translate it to you; creating an entirely unique travel experience that’s as richly colorful and lively as the coral reefs that ring these islands. The University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Alumni Group will be hosting an event for their Alumni on the evening of November 5th. We have two powerhouse speakers offering a combination of real world and academia experience to help guide you. Thank you Legally Mine for being a Gold Sponsor – Come and join us for an informative Session: Safeguarding Wealth; Lawsuit Prevention and Tax Strategies. Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend. Have lunch at the resort before joining the session. The certificate for the Lunch and Learn will be issued by Legally Mine, usually about a week after the conclusion of the meeting. 11:00-12:20pm REGISTRATION: Sign in and pick a seat! Harbor 1 Ballroom 11:20-12:10pm Safeguarding Wealth - Lunch & Learn 1 CE credit 12:20-12:30 Welcome 12:30-1:20pm Understanding Common Nutritional Math and Pet Food Labels 1:30-2:20pm Obesity Prevention 2:30-3:20pm Obesity Management 3:20-3:40pm BREAK 3:40-4:30pm Canine and Feline Fungal Disease 4:40-5:30pm Feline Infectious Peritonitis Updates 5:45-6:45pm WELCOME MINGLE Sunset Room and Sunset Terrace 7:00-8am Breakfast Attendees Only Sunset Terrace 8-8:50am Nutritional Management of Feline Diabetes 9-9:50am Nutritional Management of Common Comorbidities 10-10:50am Alternative Diet Trends 10:50am-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK 11:10–12noon Updates with Leptospirosis 12:10-1pm Vector Borne Disease in Small Animals 1pm ENJOY ST. THOMAS! 4:30-6pm University of Tennessee Alumni Reception 7-8am Breakfast Attendees Only Harbor 1 Ballroom 8-8:50am Approach to Urinary Tract Infections in Small Animals 9-9:50am Arthrocentesis in Small Animals 10 –10:50pm Enteral Feeding Tubes Considerations for Private Practitioners 10:50am -11:10am BREAK AND SNACK 11:10-12noon Nutritional Management of GI Disease 12:10-1pm Diagnosis and Treatment of Protein-Losing Enteropathy 1pm Vet VacationCE 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. The hotel is close to selling out. We have been able to add some rooms for the conference nights at the room rate from November 3rd through 6th. Add on nights are no longer available. Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early! Arrangements have been made so you can extend your vacation before and/or after your destination seminar at the same rate 3 days before and 3 days after if rooms are available at the property based on availability. Book or Call early to secure your choice of rooms. Resort Fee includes: Enhanced WIFI One hour of non-motorized water sports for up to two guests per day (Kayaks, Paddle Boards and Hobie Cats) Beach Chairs and Umbrellas Sunrise Beach Yoga for up to 2 guests per day Unlimited use of snorkel equipment for up to 2 guests per day Local Phone Calls Drinking Water 2 Welcome Cocktails per room Reservations require a Major Credit Card or first night’s room deposit • The check-in time is 4:00 PM and the check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early Check-in and Late Check-out requests cannot be guaranteed and must be made prior to arrival. Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) 5.3 miles away Private and Shared rides are available on www.fareharbor.com with advanced reservations Taxis are also available 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. Angela Witzel Rollins is a Diplomate and former President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She is currently President of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. Dr. Rollins is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Te