Destination Education

Schedule

Saturday, April 26 | 8 a.m. to noon

• Dr. Lysa Posner – Innovations in Analgesia and Anesthetics
• 4 hours CE:
  • Pain Pathway---how to slow it down
  • Analgesia--what's new?
  • Anesthetics--what's new?
  • Anesthesia monitoring--worth the effort?

Sunday, April 27 | 8 a.m. to noon

• • Dr. Salina Locke – Practical Care for Backyard Poultry
  •  2 CE Hours:
    • How to Get More Comfortable Seeing Birds in General Practice
    • Backyard Poultry

     

  • Dr. Shannon Bass – Wellness Topic: Moral Injury
  • 1 CE Hour
    • Knowing What's Right, But Not Being Able to Do What's Right

• Dr. Linda Kuhn and Dr. Sue Suska – The Horses of Shackleford Banks
• 1 CE Hour
  • Learn more about this majestic herd and the efforts it takes to ensure their welfare, genetic diversity,
  • Dr. Linda Kuhn is a local veterinarian who works with the National Park Service to attend to the unique needs of this native herd and Dr. Sue Suska is the National Park Service Horse Biologist who oversees the herd.

Hotel Information

Room Rate: $219 per night (plus tax)
Availability: Starting Thursday, the day before the seminar
Reservation Deadline: March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Booking: Call 1-252-728-3000 and reference "NCVMA Mini Destination 2025"

Enhance Your Experience

Guided Tour Shackleford Banks Wild Horse Tour | Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

• Earn 1 Additional CE Hour
• Guided by the National Parks Service Horse Biologist and the herd’s veterinarian
• Explore the natural habitat of the famous wild horses (walking on sand required)
• Inclement weather back up plan is Sunday, April 27.
• Limited space available. Book early.