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|Events|September 29, 2018
VetVacationCE Austin, TX: Updates in Soft Tissue Surgery and Internal Medicine
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Date: April 11 - April 13, 2019
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Updates in Soft Tissue Surgery and Internal Medicine in Austin, TX. All in an intimate boutique setting of 100 attendees or less. Speakers are Dr. Kevin Benjamino ACVS and Dr. Robert Armento ACVIM. Registration includes 15 RACE approved hours for both Technicians and Veterinarians, a welcome cocktail celebration, 2 full breakfasts, notes on a zip drive, pen and notepad, as well as a CE Certificate. We also have secured discounted room rates for the lodging before and after the seminar so that you can extend your stay.
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Event type: boutique style meeting
Event Address: Intercontinental Austin701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, USA
For More Information:Dr. Joel Beth Navratik,VetVacationCE
2000 S Bayshore Dr ,Unit 71 ,Miami ,FL ,33133 ,United States
888-488-3882, [email protected], www.vetvacationce.com
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