Laboratory Registration
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Hybrid Laboratories
ACVS is offering four hybrid laboratories. Participants complete pre-recorded digital learning lectures in advance and attend the hands-on laboratory at the 2026 ACVS Surgery Summit in Charlotte, NC. This allows participants to earn even more CE hours while making the most of their time in the laboratory.
Laboratory Registration Rates
| Species |
Laboratory |
Laboratory Length |
Early Rates through July 6 |
Rates through August 13 |
| Open to ACVS and ECVS Diplomates and residents |
|
|
| Small Animal |
Hybrid Laboratory
Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy |
Full Day |
$1,500 |
$1,600 |
| Large Animal |
Hybrid Laboratory
Equine Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis |
Half Day: Afternoon |
950 |
1,000 |
| Large Animal |
Hybrid Laboratory
Equine Intestinal Anastomosis Techniques: Small and Large Intestine |
Half Day: Morning |
950 |
1,000 |
| Small Animal |
Management of eTPA by Kinetic Biomechanics Leveling Osteotomy (KBLO) |
Half Day: Morning |
950 |
1,000 |
| Small Animal |
Patella Luxation: Semi-Cylindrical Recession Trochleoplasty |
Half Day: Afternoon |
950 |
1,000 |
| Small Animal |
Canceled: Patient-Specific Guides for Pelvic Limb Deformity Correction |
Full Day |
1,350 |
1,450 |
| Small Animal |
Canceled: Polyaxial Screw and Rod Fixation of the Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine |
Half Day: Afternoon |
950 |
1,000 |
| Small Animal |
Skin Flaps, Muscle Flaps, and Skin Stretching Techniques in Small Animal Surgery |
Half Day: Afternoon |
950 |
1,000 |
| Small Animal |
The Shelbow: Shoulder and Elbow Diagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy and Selected MIS Procedures |
Full Day |
1,350 |
1,450 |
| Open to all veterinarians |
|
|
| Small Animal |
Challenging Distal Humeral Fractures and Humeral Intercondylar Fissure |
Full Day |
1,350 |
1,450 |
| Small Animal |
Precision and Confidence in Small Animal Abdominal Surgery for the General Practitioner |
Full Day |
1,350 |
1,450 |
| Open to all veterinarians and technicians |
|
|
| Small Animal |
Hybrid Laboratory
Hands-on Workshop for Mechanical Ventilation During Anesthesia |
Half Day: Afternoon |
$500 |
$550 |
| Open to all veterinarians and students |
|
|
| Exotic |
Abdominal Surgery Techniques for the Exotic Companion Mammal Patient (Rabbit and Guinea Pig) |
Half Day: Morning |
$950 |
$1,000 |
View Laboratory TimesACVS reserves the right to cancel any laboratory that does not meet the minimum number of required registrations set by ACVS on or before August 13. If a laboratory is canceled, all registrants for the canceled laboratory will be notified via email no later than August 21, and all paid registration fees will be refunded.
Laboratory registrants are advised not to make airline and hotel reservations until after August 21 to ensure their selected laboratory is not canceled.
ACVS will not reimburse for travel in the case of a cancellation.All laboratory registration fees must be paid in full by August 13 to guarantee a seat in the desired laboratory. After August 13, all unpaid seats will be released and offered to other participants.
Cancellation/Change Policy
An administrative fee of $75 will be charged per item changed within your registration. A $75 fee will be assessed upon cancellation of full meeting registration. After August 13, cancellation requests will be granted only in cases of extenuating circumstances (e.g., death in the family, medical emergency) and must be supported by written documentation. Please allow 30 days for processing refund requests. All refunds and changes must be requested in writing to
surgerysummit@acvs.org.
Submission of registration indicates agreement to comply with the Surgery Summit cancellation/change policy.
Special Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ACVS will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations requested for individuals with disabilities.
If you have a disability that may impact your participation at the Surgery Summit, please include a written statement regarding your needs with your registration
by September 23 or contact ACVS Continuing Education Logistics Manager, Nicole Park,
npark@acvs.org, (301) 916-0200 x103.
ACVS cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.
