As we all know, the veterinary profession can be challenging and stressful, having effects not only in our practice, but in our personal lives as well. To avoid burnout, depression and even worse we must learn to take care of ourselves, and to make it a daily practice.

Wild Sun’s CE credit retreats emphasize wellness and self-care for vets and vet techs but are open to and may benefit just about anyone!

Our 6 night programs include 3 healthy meals a day, accommodation in beautiful ocean view rooms, daily yoga and meditation, field trips and down time to relax and enjoy the nature and beauty of Costa Rica!

Join us!
MAR 16-22, 2025

Dr. Corey Blake DVM, CPC,ELI-MP, PCC - Relating In the World of Veterinary Medicine- From the Inside Out

Participants can expect mixed format sessions designed to stimulate their personal and professional ideals around the experience of practice in veterinary medicine and how to thrive personally while doing the work we do in the world. This program focuses on resiliency, team building, personal well being, team well being, mental health, leadership development, positive communication strategies, coaching, positive leadership styles and connection to our deeper meaning of where we choose to dedicate ourselves both inside and outside the profession. 

10 credits total

Courses include:

To Fix or Not to Fix (Your Team)- 1 credit

Positive Communication Strategies (Self Communication, Team Communication, Client Communication)-3 credits

Leadership Development- 2 credits

Sill Building in Resiliency- 2 credits

Building Positive Team Culture- 1 credit

Reconnecting to Our Why- 1 credit

We include an intro to Wild Sun and a tour of the rescue center during the retreat. Our on-site vet or director will join for a presentation and take questions.

Animals that we often have in care are the Golden Mantled Howler Monkey, Scarlet Macaw, White Faced Capuchin Monkey, Collared Anteater, White-nosed Coati, Kinkajou, Agouti, Lowland Paca, Spotted Skunk, Northern Raccoon, Nine-banded Armadillo, White-tailed Deer, Variegated Squirrel, Mexican Hairy Porcupine, Woolly and Common Opossum, and a variety of  birds.

Accommodation

All rooms include private bath with hot water, A/C, flat screen tv, coffee/tea station, purified water, mini fridge and outdoor patio with ocean view. You may choose private or shared accommodation.

Fun

As part of self-care, we build in time for yoga or meditation daily, as well as field trips.  They are slightly different each time but include things such as scuba/snorkeling, waterfall hikes, sound healing, wildlife watching and more!