Veterinary Wellness Retreats

17/10/2026

Do you need permission to slow down?! I used to always think if I took a break it would be a huge problem, then as I adjusted to boat life and realized that the world kept turning even if I was off grid a few days, I began to realize how much better I felt when I allowed myself to rest. Over time I wanted to bring this feeling to other people in the veterinary profession - a profession where 'super hero' culture is encouraged, long hours are standard and working under pressure is a day to day norm. So I came up with the idea of running continued education retreats for veterinary professionals, you can come and learn about new topics in vet med, while also doing yoga, learning to meditate and having free time to simply stop for a second, read a book by the pool or listen to music in a hammock. If you want to know more about these retreats you can check out the links in my bio or the website www.veterinarywellnessretreats.com

19/09/2026

We are hoping to do a repeat of our small group retreat in Matapalo Costa Rica next August. Surfing, learning, meditation, wildlife and amazing food - reach out if you want to stay on the email list when we finalize details!

30/08/2026

There are a lot of amazing things about attending one of our veterinary continuing education retreats, but a true highlight is knowing that proceeds help fund the amazing work being done at to save Costa Rican wildlife. During our March retreat our attendees were able to see the wildlife hospital in action and share their skills with the onsite wildlife veterinarians, what an incredible thing to be a part of! Join uis next year https://www.veterinarywellnessretreats.com/costarica2027

25/08/2026

Pizza Night .sombrero ! We believe good food can be healing, and Cece certainly delivered on ensuring we were all feeling amazing from a week of delicious meals and learning in Costa Rica!

21/08/2026

What a magical experience to see Green Sea Turtles nesting and hatching on the beaches of Playa Grande 🌊🐢 Join us in March 2027 to experience this one in a lifetime adventure yourself!

15/08/2026

Ready to join us in Costa Rica next year? 🌴🐒🌞 Share with your veterinary friends who are looking for 10 hours of interactive small group medical CE combined with a relaxing get away by the beach!

Join us at Sol Sanctuary in Playa Grande for a veterinary CE retreat combining 10 hours of ophthalmology and cardiology continuing education, sea turtle conservation, and a wildlife hospital experience in northern Costa Rica.

08/08/2026

The search is on! This was not your typical stuffy vet conference with bright lights and a million people crammed into an auditorium - between lectures in our private beachfront house, we spent our days searching for waves on the beautiful Osa Pensinsula. .sombrero

05/08/2026

Even the spider monkeys are shocked that you can earn RACE approved continuing education while traveling to some of the most amazing destinations in the globe! Our retreat in Matapalo Costa Rica has been a lovely mix of great food, surfing, meditations, lectures and lounging in the pool, with a healthy dose of wildlife watching too!

24/07/2026

As many of you know, when I am not at retreats, my partner and I run Vet Tails, bringing free veterinary care to animals in remote communities through out Central America and Mexico. You can learn more about our work on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/hnfYK0vIboo or by visiting our website https://www.vettails.com/

Vet Tails' Sailing Chuffed

18/07/2026

We finally have some dates set for 2027 retreats!
It will look a little different to previous retreats, with guest lecturers presenting on different topics.
We have a cardiology/ophthalmology retreat in Costa Rica for those of you looking to score medical CE credits, and a wellness based retreat in Baja Mexico for those of you who are feeling burnt out, dissatisfied or like learning new skills to better take care of yourself could help you at home and in your career.
Oh and excitingly we are also looking at taking a student group to Costa Rica - because taking care of your well-being EARLY in this profession can only be a good thing!
Check out the new offerings here - https://www.veterinarywellnessretreats.com/retreats