Our 6th visit to

Savannah

Georgia

May 16 - 18, 2008

elcome to Savannah, the Hostess City of the South.  Named by Conde' Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit,  Savannah offers an enchanting stroll back in time and an invitation to uncover its hidden charms.  Bits and pieces of Savannah's rich, colorful history adorn virtually every corner of the downtown area.  The stately mansions, moss-draped oaks, and massive churches give the city a unique flavor found nowhere else in the world.

Savannah is the sultry and mysterious "Belle" on the Southeastern coast. Savannah captivates the suitors with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern Hospitality.

Savannah is the beautifully preserved hidden treasure of the Low Country. Come unlock the history, romance and beauty that lies within. Explore every nook and cranny because you are guest and Savannah loves sharing her treasures with you.

Come, fall in love with the city's hospitality and its quirky personality. Savannah allows you to experience the history, wonder, elegance and mannerisms of the Old South and the beauty and grace it reveals today.

Savannah Awaits Your Arrival!

Savannah’s Historic District is a 2.5-mile walking district full of bistros, quaint shops, green squares and grand architecture.

Savannah boasts one of the largest National Landmark Historic Districts in the United States, featuring historically significant buildings, including examples of Federal, Italianate and Victorian architecture.

Savannah’s 22 squares form the heart and soul of the historic district and are considered to be the city’s precious jewels.

General James Oglethorpe, Savannah’s founding father, vision of southern hospitality and a genteel way of life is still alive in the faces of those who call Savannah home.

Accommodations

Group Room rate:$179.00/night single or double (plus tax & $1.00 city occupancy tax)

Parking fee: $8.00 per day for registered guests

Cancellations:   A one night cancellation charge will be made to your credit card if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival. 

Driving Directions: 601 East Bay Street SAVANNAH, GA   Tel: 1-912-2381200

CORNER OF BAY AND E BROAD STREETS. IN THE HEART OF THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AREA ACROSS FROM RIVER ST AND PIRATES HOUSE RESTAURANT.
 

• The parking lot is located across the street from the hotel and is well lighted and secured.

	When visiting the hotel, please stop by the Concienge Desk to get information regarding the many activities for families and children.
	Within Walking Distance of the Mulberry Inn: City Market Civic Center Cotton Exchange Park Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Historic Forsyth Historic Downtown Savannah Isaiah Davenport House Juliette Gordon Low

I have asked the speakers to think about the most common clinical problems that they see in their practices along with the most common questions they receive from referring veterinarians.  The majority of the techniques or problems will then be presented in 30 minutes or less to maximize the material you take with you to your practice. This will not be a seminar on techniques that you will never see or do

DR. HEIDI A. HOTTINGER received her D.V.M. from The Ohio  State University in 1990, followed by an internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. She then completed a surgical residency at Michigan State University with special rotations in surgical oncology at Colorado State University and Flint Medical Center. Following her residency, she returned to The Animal Medical Center in New York where she held the position of staff surgeon and instructor for two years. She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. She joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Surgery in 1996.     Dr. Howard Seim received his Veterinary degree from Washington State University and completed his surgical residency at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. He is currently Professor and Head of Small Animal Surgery at Colorado State University. Dr. Seim lectures throughout the USA and internationally and is a very popular speaker because of his practical presentations and the extensive use of video's.

• Abdominal closure; can you make it faster, cheaper, easier and safer?

• Abdominal exploratory;  how can I avoid the peak and shreak/

• Can you make urinary bladder surgery fun?

• GI surgery; no more leaky mess!

• Can I equip my OR with great instruments……….cheap?

• Is there an easier way to remove anal sacs?

• Esophageal feeding tube placement made easy.

• How can I dislodge the ‘toughest’ urethral calculi in a male dog?

• What can I do to limit postoperative bleeding in urethrotomy/urethrosotomy?

• How can I make the tough wounds a pleasure to manage?

• Can you stretch skin to close a wound?

• Gastrostomy feeding tube; can I place one 'without' an endoscope?

• Salivary mucocele and rannula; what should I do?

• Chronic vaginitits and incontinence; can surgery help?

• Treating pyometra; any surgical tips?

• Oronasal fistula; how do you do the tricky ones?

• Chest drain placement; any tips?

• Incisional gastropexies--tips to make them easy

• Skin Flaps 101

  • Never under estimate the power of undermining

  • Local tension relieving techniques

  • A few skin flaps to cut your teeth on

    • random flaps

    • pedicle flaps

• Cystotomies on females--how to get all the stones out of the urethra

• What can I do to limit intraoperative bleeding in urethrosotomies? 

• New positioning technique for PU surgery & PU revision

• The laryngeal exam--You too can do one

• The down-and-dirty nares trim

• Liver biopsies made easy

• How to bury a knot, wise needle and suture choices and other sewing tips

• Perianal fistulas and topical Tacrolimus therapy

• When, Where and How to Biopsy

Seminar schedule: (16 Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana & South Carolina approved CE hrs- also American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs)

Registration

Registration fee: (16 Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana & South Carolina approved CE hrs- also American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs)

• Earlybird     by March 20            $615.00
• Advanced   by April 17               $635.00
• Regular                                          $655.00

 

• Complete seminar notes
• Continental breakfast daily
• Certificate of completion
• Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days.

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education. #13

 

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

 

Register for the seminar online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

For more information, visit the Savannah Visitors Bureau

For Hotel information, visit The Mulberry Inn