ABOUT THIS COURSE
Join us for 3 full days of lecture and laboratories focused on soft tissue procedures such as: splenectomy, amputations, gastropexy, and nephrectomy. Instructors have extensive experience in private practice and academia and utilize interactive clinical presentations to introduce laboratory procedures and provide applied context for perioperative management. Our team includes specialists in small animal soft tissue surgery to address different perspectives of relevant pathology, patient stabilization methods, and surgical technique. Participants will have ample time in laboratory to practice procedures on cadavers with guidance from ACVS-SA instructors including in-laboratory demonstrations.
Learning Objectives
- Gain confidence performing gastrointestinal procedures such as gastrotomy, intestinal resection & anastomosis, and gastropexy.
- Gain confidence with amputations (limb, tail, digit), soft tissue mass removals and skin defect closure.
- Learn techniques to collect abdominal biopsies including liver, intestine, lymph node.
- Triage/stabilize patients with traumatic hemoabdomen. Practice abdominal procedures such as partial liver lobectomy, nephrectomy, and splenectomy.
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Date: April 11-13, 2024
Venue: Viticus Group, Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Surgery
Enrollment Capacity: 34
CE Hours: 24
Cost: $2,925
Instructors: Nancy Zimmerman, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, CCRT, Co-Faculty: Alexander Ingar Krebs, DVM, DACVS (SA), Pierre Amsellem, DVM, DACVS (SA), DECVS, Jennifer Mahon, DVM
LAB INSTRUCTORS
Nancy Zimmerman, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, CCRT
Alexander Ingar Krebs, DVM, DACVS (SA)
Pierre Amsellem, DVM, DACVS (SA), DECVS
Jennifer Mahon, DVM
Hotel Accommodations and Travel
Viticus Group’s official lodging partner is Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley. Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center.
Please make these arrangements once you have purchased your course by calling 702.434.4700 and be sure to mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center.
To make a reservation online with our discounted rate, please click here.
PACKING TIPS
- Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.
- Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.
- A light sweater for indoor areas.
- Plenty of sunscreen.
- Electronic charging device to power up.
- Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.
Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
2800 North Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89014
Toll-free: 702.434.4700
Courtyard Lodging + Travel Includes:
Airport Pick up: Available on request, 7 days a week starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p
Guests will need to call the hotel upon arrival (702.434.4700) after they pick up their luggage. At that time, they will be informed of the area they will be picked up and a shuttle driver will be sent by the hotel.
Airport drop-off: All drop-offs are every two hours, starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p. Please sign up at the front desk at least 1 hour prior to departing.
TRANSPORTATION
Viticus Group transportation includes shuttle pick-up at the Courtyard 45 minutes prior to the start of your course start time and a short ride to the Viticus Center. At the close of each day, our shuttle will take you back to the Hotel.
Last Day Transportation: Shuttle provided both to the airport, and back to the Hotel. (Luggage storage available on campus)
If you are a Las Vegas local, or are driving yourself to the course, please arrive to the Oquendo Campus 30 minutes before the start time.
** Please refer to the agenda and email updates for transportation times.**
Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited.
If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.