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A classic red British telephone booth on a city sidewalk.
View of the London Eye Ferris wheel on the River Thames under a partly cloudy sky during sunset, with buildings along the riverbank.
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower in London, seen from the River Thames with boats in the foreground.
Street scene in London with Union Jack flags hanging and classic taxis, double-decker buses, and historic buildings.
The Westminster Palace in London, with the Victoria Memorial in the foreground decorated with yellow flowers and people walking and cars parked nearby under a cloudy sky.
Tower Bridge crossing the River Thames in London with modern skyscrapers in the background.
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London

Join Vet Voyagers for our inaugural Veterinary CE retreat at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, a grand riverside property set directly on the Thames between Westminster and Trafalgar Square. Once home to British intelligence, the hotel combines historic character with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and one of the city’s most walkable, and stroller-friendly locations.

Mornings are thoughtfully paced with half day CE sessions, leaving afternoons free to explore - stroll the Thames with a buggy, visit nearby parks, museums, and iconic London sights all just steps away.

Jul 30 - Aug 01, 2026
The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Emergency / Critical Care
Radiology

$950.00

Speakers

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Erin Hennessey

DVM, DACVR, DACVPM

Dr. Erin Hennessey earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Her diverse professional background was cultivated over 13 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, a career that quite literally took her around the world.

Driven by a passion for military working dog medicine, Dr. Hennessey served as the attending veterinarian for the U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Multi-Purpose Canines while also earning advanced specialization in radiology. Following her residency, she served at the Holland Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio TX, the Department of Defense’s veterinary specialty and referral center serving multiple government agencies.

Dr. Hennessey currently practices as a full-time civilian radiologist while continuing her service in the Army Reserves. She has a particular professional interest in musculoskeletal imaging, the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in veterinary diagnostic imaging, and veterinary education.

Dr. Hennessey lives outside Philadelphia with her husband, three energetic boys, a spoiled pit bull, and three cats - embracing the joyful chaos of boy mom life.

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Steven Mensack

VMD, DACVECC, MHA

Steven Mensack, VMD, DACVECC is a board-certified member of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Mensack earned his undergraduate degree in Zoology from the University of California, Davis, before completing his veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1993. During veterinary school, he developed a strong interest in critical care through extensive rotations in the intensive care unit.

Following graduation, Dr. Mensack spent two years in a private general and emergency practice in Nevada. He then completed a four-year residency training and clinical teaching program at Tufts University in Massachusetts, where he further refined his expertise in emergency and critical care medicine. Dr. Mensack achieved board certification in Emergency and Critical Care in 1999.

His clinical interests include fluid and electrolyte therapy, transfusion medicine, toxicology, and clinical nutrition for critically ill patients. Dr. Mensack has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters on a wide range of critical care topics.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Mensack enjoys spending time with his wife, Gina Ann, their eight children, two grandchildren, and their deaf Dalmation, “what?”. He also enjoys working out, golf, downhill skiing, domestic and international travel, and classic rock music.

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Accommodations

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs and a small table, large windows with beige curtains, a dresser with a mirror, and artwork depicting a bridge and cityscape on the wall.
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel

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A British icon since 1884, Vet Voyagers has arranged exclusive rates at the Royal Horseguards, a quintessentially London hotel steeped in both history and class.

  • A hotel room with a large bed, two orange chairs, a small round table, and large windows with beige curtains, a wooden desk, and a framed painting of a bridge and buildings.

    King Garden View

    £290 / Night

    Details
  • Interior of a historic building with a spiraling marble staircase, yellow walls, framed portraits on the walls, and red carpeted stairs.

    Vet Voyager Exclusives

    Royal Horseguards Discount Code Sent When You Register

    Vet Voyagers Exclusive Rates Include VAT And Upscale, Full English Breakfast

    Spacious, Luxury Rooms Ideal For Families

    Fine Dining And Afternoon Tea To Treat Your Little Princesses (And Yourself) After a Day Exploring London

    Numerous Room Options and Views (Including Suites) To Upgrade For A Truly Posh London Experience

  • Hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chairs, and windows with curtains

    Guest Double Room

    £275 / Night
    Details
Map of London highlighting key attractions: Trafalgar Square, National Gallery, Big Ben & Houses of Parliament, Downing Street, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, Royal Horseguards, Covent Garden, Somerset House, River, Borough Market, London Eye. The map indicates walking distances of 5 and 10 minutes to the Royal Horseguards from surrounding sites.

Location is Everything. Keep the Paw Patrol Entertained While You’re Learning.

  • Right in the heart of Westminster, tucked beside the Thames at Embankment.

  • Unmatched views of the London Eye and Thames

  • Our family’s favorite London location

  • Stroller Friendly city, remarkable sights, history, and food

$950.00