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 (host)
Dr. Esteban Soto - Associate Professor, University of California, Davis

We are offering three pricing options:

If you are unable to join us in person, we will also be offering a virtual option. This option will offer 14.5 RACE-approved CE credits for $250. Student pricing is available for $125. Click here to learn more about our virtual program.

Hotel accommodations are available at the Fairfield Inn San Jose Airport. 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.

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 

 

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

 

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)

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.