Travel & Lodging
Information to Help you Plan your Weekend Lab Experience
SonoPath Veterinary Education Center
Our Education Center is located at: 141 Main Street, Andover, NJ 07821
Have questions? Please email us at [email protected]
Schedule Information for the weekend
General 2-day (Fri. & Sat.) and 3-day Lab Weekend Schedule Friday – Sunday:
- 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Light breakfast & morning lectures
- 3 hr scanning session each day
- 2-Day lab (2 scanning session on Sat.)
- Lunch break
- Afternoon lectures
- Friday night Welcome Reception after training day
- Breakfast, snacks and lunch are included
2026 Half-day Sampling training Schedule (Sunday after 2-day training):
- 8:00am – 10:00am: Lectures
- 10:00am – 1:00pm: scanning training (FNAs & biopsy procedures)
Lodging
We have compiled a list of lodging options for your weekend. Our beautiful area of northern New Jersey offers several unique Bed & Breakfast experiences as well as hotels. We have included a few recommendations here (all within 20 minutes drive of SonoPath Veterinary Education Center location).
We have noted below lodging that has discounted group rates for training weekend attendees.
Air Travel & Local Transportation
Local Transportation
If you want to go out for a bite to eat or explore the area after your training day – we recommend renting a car for easier transportation, however Uber and Lyft is accessible as well.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Air Travel
The closest airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Traveling to and from the airport via car service or Uber/Lyft is recommended if you are not renting a car.
Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
Please note: June and October months are very busy in our area, be sure to book early.
2026 SDEP® Ultrasound Training Weekend Lodging with discounted rates:
Transportation will provided to & from the Fairfield Inn & Suites to the Education Center, during training weekends through the end of 2026.
Seating is limited. To ensure a reservation please return the survey emailed to you from our marketing team, approximately 8 weeks out from your training weekend. We are now offering a hotel shuttle morning (only) pick up service for half-day sampling attendees on Sundays. For questions, please email [email protected]
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Rockaway:
14 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Phone:(973) 554-4090
Website: Fairfield Inn & Suites-Rockaway
Courtyard By Marriott – Rockaway/Mt. Arlington
15 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
Phone: (973) 770-2000
Website: Courtyard Rockaway/Mt.Arlington
* *Please note: Courtyard Marriott is sold out for our October lab.
Holiday Inn – Budd Lake/Rockaway Area:
1000 International Drive North, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Front Desk:(973) 448-1100
Website: Holiday Inn – Budd Lake/Rockaway Area
Additional Recommended Lodging Options:
The Ampersand Inn:
140 Goodale Rd, Newton (Andover Township) NJ 07860
Email: The Inn Keeper
Website: The Ampersand Inn
**To receive a SonoPath attendee discount – please call the B&B directly to make your reservation, informing them you are a SonoPath lab attendee: (973) 300-0395. Visit their website for more information and their amenities. Click for The “Ampersand Advantage” – Dining Discounts
Holiday Inn and Suites Newton/Sparta
8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (973) 940-8888
Website: Holiday Inn & Suites
The Whistling Swan Bed & Breakfast
110 Main Street, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Email: [email protected]
Website: The Whistling Swan B&B
Phone: (973) 347-6369
Transportation is provided by State Shuttle Service to & from the Fairfield Inn & Suites (only) to the Education Center, during your training weekend (please note: We are now offering hotel shuttle morning (only) pick-up service for half-day sampling training on Sundays). Seating is limited. To ensure a reservation please return the survey emailed to you from our marketing team. For questions, please email [email protected]
Area Restaurants
While you visit our area, you can find some GREAT restaurants that we love and recommend:
