Wet Vet Weekend Training

Welcome to Wet Vet Weekend 2023! We are pleased to present our combined Pet Fish and Aquaculture program, encompassing 3-days of fish-tastic full-emersion learning.

We have the distinct honor to be joined by three outstanding aquatic veterinarians:
Dr. Myron Kebus - Aquaculture Outreach Veterinarian, Michigan State University
Dr. Jessie Sanders - Owner/Chief Veterinarian, Aquatic Veterinary Services
Dr. Esteban Soto - Associate Professor, University of California, Davis

We are offering three pricing options:

Pet Fish - Friday & Saturday: $350 (15 CE credits)
Aquaculture - Saturday & Sunday: $350 (15 CE credits)
All Fish - Friday, Saturday & Sunday: $500 (22.5 CE credits)

See below for virtual pricing.

Hotel accommodations are available at the Fairfield Inn San Jose Airport. See below for more information. A free airport shuttle is available to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Meals are not included, but many low cost options are available in immediate area. All lab supplies are included, including transport to public pond for pet fish handling and diagnostic lab.

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Schedule: June 2023 - San Jose, CA

- Schedule (subject to change):

Friday – Pet Fish

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Opening Remarks

8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Fish Physical Exam

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM: Sedation, Anesthesia & Euthanasia of Pet Fish

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Common Infectious Diseases of Pet Fish

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: LUNCH (on own) and Transport to Pond

11:30 PM – 2:30 PM: LAB – Fish Physical Exam & Diagnostics (live fish)

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Transport to Hotel

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Common Non-Infectious Diseases of Pet Fish

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Surgery in Pet Fish

Saturday – All Fish

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Opening Remarks

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: Anatomy of Fishes

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Comparative Fish Physiology

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Water Quality & Impact on Fish Health

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Aquatic Life Support Systems

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: LUNCH (on own)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Quarantine & Biosecurity

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Telehealth Medicine

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: LAB – Interactive Water Quality Lab

Sunday – Aquaculture

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Opening Remarks

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: Fish Farm Operations

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Fish Health Inspection

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Risk Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Common Aquaculture Diseases

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: LUNCH (on own)

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: LAB – Fish Necropsy Lab (dead fish)

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Hotel Information

We have a block of rooms reserved with the Fairfield Inn & Suites San Jose Airport for $119/night. A free airport shuttle is available. Click here to reserve your room.

Virtual Training Option

We also have a virtual option for $250 (students $125) for 14.5 CE credits.
https://fishvetschool.thinkific.com/courses/wet-vet-weekend-2023-virtual

Cancellation Policy

- 100% refund if cancellation made before June 1st 12:00am PST.
- 50% refund if cancellation made before June 14th 12:00am PST.
- 25% refund will be made after June 14th 12:01am PST until class date.