Durango, Colorado | 12 CE hours | REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Welcome to your fall CE getaway.

CVMA West brings education to the western slope of Colorado with an expanded weekend of high-level CE. This unique education opportunity is designed for all types of practitioners, set in an accessible location for attendees from western Colorado and surrounding states. The program delivers 12 hours of CE in a stunningly beautiful destination location.

Thank you, sponsors!

 Speakers

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC

Amanda Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC is an assistant professor of small animal emergency and critical care at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is the section head of the emergency service. Dr. Cavanagh received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She then earned her DVM from Auburn University in 2011 and acquired ACVECC board certification after completing a residency at North Carolina State University in 2015. Dr. Cavanagh has a special interest in point of care ultrasound, traumatology, and toxicology. She is owned by four lovely children, two moderately dyspneic pugs, and a hairless cat who has an impressive multi-season, holiday inclusive wardrobe.

Scott Radke, DVM, MS, DABVT

Scott Radke, DVM, MS, DABVT is a 2016 graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he also completed his MS in toxicology in 2018. He is board certified in veterinary toxicology and serves as a clinical assistant professor in the veterinary diagnostic laboratory within the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he coordinates diagnostic cases and teaches veterinary toxicology.

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
501 Camino Del Rio
Durango, Colorado 81301

Overlooking the Animas River and within walking distance of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the DoubleTree hotel is located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, perfect for enjoying Colorado’s stunning fall weather. Your fall mountain adventure awaits you!

Need a place to stay? Rooms are available by contacting the DoubleTree directly to book.

Toxicology and Treating the Poisoned Animal

12 CE hours

Friday, September 29

Evening

Kick-off social event

Saturday, September 30

7-8 a.m.

Breakfast

8 a.m.-Noon

Education

Sessions include:

  • The Systematic Triage Exam: Rapidly Identify Those Who May Die
  • Decontaminating the Poisoned Pet

Noon-1 p.m.

Lunch

1-5 p.m.

Education

Sessions include:

  • The Poisoned Kidney: A How to Guide to Managing 5 Common Renal Toxins
  • Surviving Common Household Toxins

5-6:30 p.m.

Reception

Sunday, October 1

7-8 a.m.

Breakfast

8 a.m.-Noon

Education

Sessions include:

  • Feline Transfusions: A How to Guide from In-House Donor Collection to Blood Product Administration
  • Canine Transfusions: A How to Guide from In-House Donor Collection to Blood and Plasma Administration

Pricing & Registration

Register by June 30 for best early bird pricing! 

Cancellation Policy: A full refund within 90 days of purchase will be allowed on registrations if received in writing to [email protected] by September 1, 2023. Any cancellations after September 1, 2023 will not be refunded.

Best price
  • Member

  • $299.00
  • Price is good through June 30.

    July 1-August 18: $345

    August 19-September 29: $399

  • Veterinary Technician

  • $199.00
  • Price is good through June 30.

    July 1-August 18: $199

    August 19-September 29: $299

  • Non-Member

  • $449.00
  • Price is good through June 30.

    July 1-August 18: $499

    August 19-September 29: $549

Questions? We’re here to help. Drop us a line at [email protected].

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