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Education<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Dermatology &amp; Radiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,#B1C5A4 0%,#F9F9F9 100%);font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);line-height:1.4\">There will be half day sessions on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th with refreshments served throughout. allowing time for you to explore and enjoy the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Presenters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:400px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Dr. Meghan Solc, DVM, DACVD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Meghan grew up on a hobby farm in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, where her love for animals flourished. In addition to her farm chores, she began working at the local Brockville Animal Hospital at the age of 13 and loved every moment of it. Meghan later moved<br> to Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she ultimately achieved her dream of becoming a veterinarian, receiving her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2012 from the Atlantic Veterinary College. After graduation, Meghan relocated to Toronto, Ontario, to complete<br> a rotating internship followed by a specialty dermatology internship. Her passion for dermatology deepened, and she was fortunate to be accepted into a residency with Dermatology for Animals. In 2018, she became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary<br> Dermatology. <br><br>Meghan has continued her work with Dermatology for Animals in Akron, Ohio, and recently moved to the Catonsville, Maryland, location. She has trained two dermatology specialty technicians and continues to work with residents through the ACVD. She currently<br> resides in Baltimore with her wife, Katie, and their fur kids, Bruce, Iris, and Max. When she's not promoting the field of veterinary dermatology, you can find Meghan traveling, hiking, rowing, and exploring new foodie spots. <br><br>Meghan was just honored with the DVM360 Veterinary Hero award in 2024. <\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Dr. Jodi Matheson, DVM, DACVR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (BS), and the University of Missouri (DVM), Jodi S. Matheson completed a clinical internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Kansas State university and a diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She joined the MU faculty in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">* This program has been RACE approved for 15 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-2-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default\">CE Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veterinarian registration &#8211; $995<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technician and Support Staff registration &#8211; $495<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To keep this an intimate setting we will be capping registration at 25 people but not to worry, we are planning another one in the fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start of the event. A refund of the registration payment, less a $100 administrative fee, will be issued within 30 days of receipt of a written cancellation request (info@snowbirdvetce.com).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-accent-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\">Closed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you have already registered, click <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbirdvetce.com\/?page_id=189\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"189\">here <\/a>to go directly to the payment page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-90edb088 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ef3efcf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default\">Punta Islita &#8211; Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Let me share my happy place with you, it\u2019s almost magical. Far from the city, away from the \u201ctouristy\u201d spots on top of a mountain overlooking the sea. This resort focuses on ecological sustainability and also integrating and offering cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-189a6e74 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotel Punta Islita<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13 Miles SE of Playa Samara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">160, Guancaste Province, Punta Islita, 50201<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to get here: We recommend flying into Liberia airport (LIR) as it is closest. You can rent a car at the airport (we always use Adobe, a local more economical chain) or request a shuttle from the resort in advance (~$220 +taxes for up to 5 people). It is a 2+ hour drive from Liberia airport. Depending on recent weather, the road over the last few kilometers can require drivers that are experienced with loosely maintained dirt\/gravel roads in hilly terrain. I do recommend if anyone gets car sick that you consider medications for the winding bit of the drive. If you would prefer to fly from SJO or LIR to Islita, there is a tiny local airport serviced by Costa Rica&#8217;s domestic airline SANSA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snowbirdvetce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImage0GIHoZ.heic\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13\" style=\"width:482px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15d62ef2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-9d1f8957\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-189a6e74 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snowbirdvetce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImage4XTVbH.heic\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-large-font-size\"><strong>Activities included in the group rate:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Guided nature hikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Art classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gastronomic &amp; mixology classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><em>*There are many more adventurous activities available but are not included with your stay. However, all attendees with the group will receive 15% off these additional activities and spa services will be 20% off as well<\/em><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">*Group rates include breakfast daily, and are available from May 19th through May 27th, 2025. Contact the hotel if you wish to stay longer, they may be able to accommodate some groups longer at this rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Junior Suites (includes private plunge pool or whirlpool) &#8211; Single occupancy $279 + taxes \/ night, Double occupancy $299 + taxes \/ night<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deluxe Rooms &#8211; Single occupancy $229 + taxes \/ night, Double occupancy $249 + taxes \/ night<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>* Contact Hotel Punta Islita if you are interested in a 2 or 3 bedroom villa, they are available as well if you are coming as a larger family or a group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>* Up to 2 children under 12 included in double occupancy rate per room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-contrast-color has-accent-4-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1732035964012&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true\"><strong>Book with Punta Islita Hotel<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snowbird Vet CE May 2025 Enjoy a small group luxury CE experience on Costa Rica\u2019s Pacific coast 15 Hours of Continuing Education Dermatology &amp; Radiology There will be half day sessions on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th with refreshments served throughout. allowing time for you to explore and enjoy the location. 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