Grenada
Belford Hall
St. George's University
November 6-8, 2025
TOPICS:
Emergency and Critical Care – Dr. Lenore Bacek
Radiology – Dr. Thomas Hanson
Surgical Oncology – Dr. Aki Otomo
Risk Management – Dr. Rebecca Stinson
Earn 15 hours of RACE-approved CE while in the Caribbean’s Isle of Spice; Grenada, West Indies. Grenada offers world-class beaches, scuba diving, and snorkeling at the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park and around vibrant coral reefs. Enjoy paddle boarding and sailing, hiking through rain forests with mona monkeys, making a splash jumping off the top of waterfalls. Dive into delicious restaurants, intoxicating rum distilleries, and sweet chocolate factories. Most of all, settle in for a warm and relaxing getaway.
Register Early:
Go-Getter: $995 if registered by August 15, 2025
Jet-Setter: $1125 if registered after August 15, 2025
Wednesday
November 5, 2025
6:00 pm Buses available from Radisson, Mt. Cinn, Coyaba, and True Blue. Limited parking at Container Park
6:00 pm Check-in (Registration) and Opening Reception – Belford Beach, SGU
9:00 pm Buses return guests to hotels
Thursday
November 6, 2025
7:30 am Buses available
7:30-8:00 am Check-in & light refreshments
8:00 – Seminars
10:45 – 11:00 am Break with refreshments
11:00- Seminars
12:50 – 1:30 pm Lunch provided
Relax and explore!
1:30 pm Return Buses
1:30 pm Island Tour – Pick up from SGU
Friday
November 7, 2025
7:30 am Buses available
7:30-8:00 am Check-in & light refreshments
8:00 – Seminars
10:45 – 11:00 am Break & refreshments
11:00- Seminars
12:50 – 1:30 pm Lunch provided
Relax and explore!
1:30 pm Return Buses
1:30 pm SGU campus tour
3:30 pm Return Buses for Tour Attendees
Saturday
November 8, 2025
7:30 am Buses available
7:30-8:00 am Check-in & light refreshments
8:00 – Seminars
10:45 – 11:00 am Break & refreshments
11:00- Seminars
12:50 – 1:30 pm Lunch provided
Relax and explore!
1:15 – 3:15 pm SGU Alumni Speed Networking
1:30 pm Return Buses
4:00 pm Buses to Closing Reception, Spice Market/Esther’s Bar
VetBolus Grenada Concludes. Join us next time!
Lecture Schedule
Thursday
November 6, 2025
8 am – Stab It vs. Chunk It: Cytology vs Biopsy for Surgical Oncology – Aki Otomo
9 am – Diagnostic Considerations Based on Tumor Type – Aki Otomo
10 am – Mast Cell Tumors, Feline Injection Site Sarcoma & Soft Tissue Surgical Considerations in Cats – Aki Otomo
11 am – Rapid Answers, Better Outcomes: Unlocking the Power of Point of Care Diagnostics – Lenore Bacek
12 pm – Stop the Bleed: An Essential Approach to Managing Hemorrhagic Patients – Lenore Bacek
Friday
November 7, 2025
8 am – Radiology of the SA Thorax – Thomas Hanson
9 am – Radiology of the SA Abdomen – Thomas Hanson
10 am – Managing Risk in the ER – Rebecca Stinson
11 am – SA Musculoskeletal Radiology – Thomas Hanson
12 pm – Understanding Computed Tomography in SA imaging – Thomas Hanson
Saturday
November 8, 2025
8 am – To Cut or Not to Cut: Surgical Oncology Edition (1 &2) – Aki Otomo
10 am – ER Survival Skills: Must Know Procedures to Save Lives – Lenore Bacek
11 am – The Blocked Cat Crisis: What’s New in ER Management – Lenore Bacek
12 pm – Breathless: Mastering the ER Approach to Respiratory Distress – Lenore Bacek
Dr. Lenore Bacek
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Vice President, Clinical Affairs
Blue Pearl Specialty + ER Pet Hospitals
Topics:
- Breathless: Mastering the ER Approach to Respiratory Distress
- The Blocked Cat Crisis: What’s New in ER Management
- Rapid Answers, Better Outcomes: Unlocking the Power of Point of Care Diagnostics
- ER Survival Skills Must-Know Procedures to Save Lives
- Stop the Bleed: An Essential Approach to Managing Hemorrhagic Patients
Dr. Thomas Hanson
Professor, Radiology, Department of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery
St. George’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Hanson Imaging, LLC
Topics:
- Small animal Diagnostic Imaging: A systematic approach to the Abdomen
- Small animal Diagnostic Imaging: A systematic approach to the Thorax
- Small animal Diagnostic Imaging: A systematic approach to the Musculoskeletal System
- Small animal Diagnostic Imaging: Advanced Imaging – CT
Dr. Aki Otomo
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Surgical Oncology Fellow
Topics:
- Stab It vs. Chunk It: Cytology vs Biopsy for Surgical Oncology
- Diagnostic Considerations Based on Tumor Type
- Mast Cell Tumors, Feline Injection Site Sarcoma & Soft Tissue Surgical Considerations in Cats
- To Cut or Not to Cut: Surgical Oncology Edition (1&2)
Dr. Rebecca Stinson
AVMA Trust Student Services Representative
Topics:
Risk Management
Meet Our Sponsors
Once in a lifetime location
Reservation Information:
We have partnered with nearby hotels to provide you with great rates. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to get you to and from the conference location at St. George’s University quickly. Taxi services also available.
Coyaba Beach Resort:
Room and Breakfast:
Single Occupancy: US$185.00
Double Occupancy: US$245.00
All-Inclusive: This package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and & drinks which includes cocktails, wine by the glass, local rum and beers, juices etc. Premium drinks such as Champagne, Hennessey, Courvoisier, Johnnie Walker, Baileys etc. and premium food items such as Lobster, Shrimp, Steak, Rack of Lamb etc. are not included and will incur a supplementary charge once ordered.
Single Occupancy: US$240.00
Double Occupancy: US$320.00
The above rates are per room per night and is inclusive of 20% service charge and VAT.
Kindly be reminded that the under-mentioned rates are not established online therefore your group must call or email with the code to make their bookings.
Booking Code: VetBolus25
Mount Cinnamon:
Garden Suite: US $381/villa/night, plus 20% tax (4 persons)
True Blue Bay Boutique Resort:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Continental Buffet Breakfast which includes eggs any style, waffles, pancakes, homemade pastries, seasonal fruit, tea coffee, oatmeal, and fresh juices
- Free Parking on site
- Room amenities
- Yoga Classes and access to Fitness Centre
- Complimentary airport pick up ( 48 hours’ notice required)
- Early Check-in
- Late Check-Out up to 3pm
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at Reservations@truebluebay.com
Grenada Dining:
- Mount Cinnamon
- The Aquarium Restaurant
- Umbrella’s
- Esther’s (sunset drinks)
- Dodgy Dock
- BB’s Crabback
- Aziz’s
- Patrick’s
Grenada Recreation:
- Dive Grenada (scuba and snorkeling)
- Chocolate factory tour – Belmont Estate
- Grand Etang Rain Forest
- Annandale Falls and other waterfalls
- Rum Distilleries (Clarke’s Court & River Antione)
- Grand Anse Beach
- St. George’s
- And so much more
Flights:
Regional:
- LIAT provides flights into Grenada from most Caribbean islands along with connections to international flights from Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia and Trinidad
- Caribbean Airlines offers flights between Grenada and Trinidad
- SVG Air provides daily flights to and from Carriacou’s Lauriston Airport
International:
- JetBlue Airways operates a daily non-stop service from JFK, New York and Saturdays there is non-stop service from Boston
- American Airlines operates a daily non-stop service from Miami and Saturdays there is non-stop service from Charlotte
- Caribbean Airlines: Toronto connecting through Trinidad
- British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer twice-weekly direct flights from London, Gatwick Airport.
- Air Canada offers non-stop service from Toronto to Grenada 4x/week
- Virgin Atlantic Airlines operates a non-stop 3x/week flight from London to Grenada
- Condor operates a non-stop weekly flight from Frankfurt Germany to Grenada
Required Documents:
All visitors must present a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. Visas are not required from citizens of Canada, the US, the UK, the British Commonwealth, Caribbean countries, members of the European Union, Japan, or South Korea.
Grenada uses Eastern Caribbean Dollars (also called EC or XCD), but many restaurants, taxi drivers, etc. accept USD. The currency exchange is approximately $1.00 USD to $2.72 EC.