Conference Programme 2025

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08:45 09:00
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BVA President's Address

Speakers

Rob Williams, President - BVA
09:05 09:15
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RVC Opening Welcome

Speakers

Jill Maddison, BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc SFHEA MRCVS, Professor of General Practice - Royal Veterinary College
09:15 10:05
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Feline stomatitis - do all the teeth really have to go?

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist
10:30 11:20
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Analgesia during general anaesthesia to improve post-operative patient comfort/outcome
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Speakers

Iris Veen, Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College

Nicola Ho, Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College
12:00 12:50
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Diagnosing and staging chronic kidney disease in cats - is there really anything new?

Speakers

Rebecca Geddes, MA VetMB GPCert(FelP) MVetMed PhD DACVIM FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
14:10 15:00
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Top tips: Surgical extractions and how to make them less stressful

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist
15:30 16:20
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Top tips: How to do a decent orthopaedic exam in a 15 minute consult

Speakers

Richard Meeson, MA VetMB PhD MVetMed DipECVS FHEA FRCVS, Professor of Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College
16:45 17:35
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Medical mystery tour 2025

Speakers

David Church, BVSc PhD MACVSc FHEA MRCVS, Director - Royal Veterinary College

09:30 10:20
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Cats are not small dogs - an update on feline lymphoma
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Speakers

Sandra Guillen, Senior Lecturer in veterinary oncology - Royal Veterinary College
10:45 11:35
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Top tips: Diagnostic tests - what should you do differently in 2025?
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Speakers

Stijn Niessen, DVM PhD DECVIM PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe / Royal Veterinary College/ Veterinary Specialist Consultations
12:15 13:05
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Dentigerous cyst - don’t skip those missing teeth

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist
13:45 14:35
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Top tips: My top tips for managing cats with urethral obstruction
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Speakers

Dave Beeston, BVetMed(Hons) PGDip(VCP) MVetMed DipACVECC DipECVECC MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Linnaeus (Mars Veterinary Health), UK
15:00 15:50
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Managing the older cat – complex cases with co-morbidities
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Speakers

Sam Taylor, BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA FRCVS, Veterinary Specialist Consultant - International Cat Care Veterinary Society
16:25 17:15
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Teamwork in action: More than just one problem: The emergency management of polytrauma patients
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Speakers

Laura Cole, MA VetMB MVetMed Cert VPS PgCert VetEd Cert AVP (ECC) DipECVECC DipACVECC MRCVS FHEA, Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Lyn O'Byrne, DipAVN(Med) RVN PGCertVetEd FHEA, Senior Teaching Fellow in veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:50
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Maximising clinical outcomes for the small mammal surgical patient

Chairperson

Sinéad Bennett, Director - MCR Vets Limited

Speakers

Elisabetta Mancinelli, Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Molly Rogerson, RVN - Royal Veterinary College
10:15 11:05
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Cloudy eyes, clear solutions: Understanding and treating canine glaucoma

Chairperson

Sinéad Bennett, Director - MCR Vets Limited

Speakers

Serena Maini, BVSc DipECVO PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology - Royal Veterinary College
11:45 12:35
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It's not always the brain's fault - recognising and managing metabolic encephalopathies

Chairperson

Sinéad Bennett, Director - MCR Vets Limited

Speakers

Abbe Crawford, BVM&S BSc MVetMed PhD DipECVN FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College
14:15 15:05
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All unbalanced - assessing and managing vestibular disease in practice

Chairperson

Matthew Rendle, RVN, Veterinary Nursing Council Member and Past VN Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Sophie Wyatt, BVetMed (Hons), MVetMed, DipECVN, PGCert VetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, Lecturer in Small Animal Neurology & Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College
15:35 16:25
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The diagnostic workup of exotic pets - the when, what and how of sampling

Chairperson

Matthew Rendle, RVN, Veterinary Nursing Council Member and Past VN Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Dylan Yaffy, BSc (Hons) BVetMed (Hons) MVetMed DipACVP MRCVS, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology - Royal Veterinary College

Joanna Hedley, Senior Lecturer in Exotic Species and Small Mammal Medicine and Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
16:50 17:40
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Osteoarthritis - forgotten truths and false myths
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Chairperson

Matthew Rendle, RVN, Veterinary Nursing Council Member and Past VN Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Richard Meeson, MA VetMB PhD MVetMed DipECVS FHEA FRCVS, Professor of Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:45
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‘Tap that’…managing effusions in the dyspnoeic patient. Drains, diagnostics and fluid cytology

Chairperson

Susan Randell, BVSc, DACVIM(SAIM), MRCVS, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Chiara Piccinelli, DVM FRCPath DipECVCP FHEA MRCVS, Clinical Pathologist - IDEXX

Yvonne McGrotty, BVMS CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX
10:00 10:45
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Diagnosing cardiac disease without a cardiologist

Chairperson

Susan Randell, BVSc, DACVIM(SAIM), MRCVS, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Rachel Blake, MVB MScR DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology) MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Cardiology - University of Edinburgh
11:00 11:45
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Don't just go through the motions: Should you reconsider your approach to routine deworming based on recent data?

Chairperson

Susan Randell, BVSc, DACVIM(SAIM), MRCVS, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Ian Wright, BVMS BSc MSc MRCVS, Chair of ESCCAP and partner - The Mount Veterinary Practice
12:00 12:45
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Unusual Endocrine Emergencies - they don’t have to be a crisis

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, DVM DACVIM(SAIM) MRCVS, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX

Speakers

Yvonne McGrotty, BVMS CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX
13:00 13:45
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The collapsed, DKA, cushingoid patient and other confusing endocrine comorbidities

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, DVM DACVIM(SAIM) MRCVS, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
14:00 14:45
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Early cancer diagnosis: Don't miss the warning signs

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, DVM DACVIM(SAIM) MRCVS, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX

Speakers

Evi Pecceu, MVM, MRCVS, ECVIM-CA (Oncology), Small Animal Oncology Consultant - IDEXX
15:00 15:45
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The last goodbye: End of life care and euthanasia, how to improve outcomes for pets and owners

Chairperson

Sibylle Thuere - IDEXX

Speakers

Emma Clark, MA VetMB MRCVS CPEV, Clinical Director - Roundwood Pet Hospice and In-home Euthanasia
16:00 16:45
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Cystatin B: When and how should I use it in practice?

Chairperson

Sibylle Thuere - IDEXX

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
17:00 17:45
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Fluid do's and don't for managing kidney disease

Chairperson

Sibylle Thuere - IDEXX

Speakers

Bill Saxon, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX

09:10 10:00
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Optimising the use of contrast in equine orthopaedics

Speakers

David Manuel Bolt, Diplomate ACVS & ECVS Associate ECVDI (Large Animal), Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
10:20 11:10
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It's not always spavin or dirt - other diseases on tarsus radiographs

Speakers

Dagmar Berner, DrMedVet, Dipl. ECVDI, MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College
11:40 12:30
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Dealing with client complaints

Speakers

Tim Brazil, BVSc PhD Cert EM DipECEIM MRCVS, Claims Consultant - Veterinary Defence Society
13:30 14:20
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Dealing with donkeys - not just long-eared horses

Speakers

Vicky Grove, Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Surgery - The Donkey Sanctuary
14:50 15:40
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What equipment do I need to do a thorough dental exam?

Speakers

Nicola Brooks, MAVetMB CertAVP(EP&ED) BAEDT MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Robinson Equine Vet and Dental Surgery
16:00 16:50
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Muscle disorders in horses: Recognition, diagnosis and treatment

Speakers

Rosie Naylor, BVetMed, MVetMed, Dipl.ACVIM, PhD, MRCVS, ACVIM Specialist in Large Animal Internal Medicine - CVS GROUP

09:20 10:10
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Evidence-based treatment of tendon injury

Speakers

Alex Hawkins, BSc BVSc MVetMed PGCertVetEd FHEA DipECVS MRCVS, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
10:30 11:20
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Evidence-based treatment of diastemata and periodontal disease

Speakers

Nicola Brooks, MAVetMB CertAVP(EP&ED) BAEDT MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Robinson Equine Vet and Dental Surgery
11:50 12:40
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Evidence-based approach to equine headshaking

Speakers

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
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What have we learned from treating melanomas?

Speakers

Alex Hawkins, BSc BVSc MVetMed PGCertVetEd FHEA DipECVS MRCVS, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
15:30 16:20
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Pain-free gallop: Mastering local and systemic analgesia in horses
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Speakers

Johanna Kaartinen, DVM, MSc, PhD, FHEA, DiplECVAA, MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College

Joe Simon, Resident in Anaesthesia and Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College
16:50 17:40
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Is back pain as simple as kissing spines?

Speakers

Cajsa Isgren, Equine Surgeon - Evidensia Djursjukvård

09:30 10:20
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Beyond the numbers: Interpreting endocrine diagnostics in the complex equine patient

Speakers

Ruth Morgan, MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM PhD FHEA FRCVS, Reader in Animal and Veterinary Sciences - SRUC
10:40 11:30
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Endocrine overload: Practical strategies for managing PPID, EMS and the grey zone in between

Speakers

Ruth Morgan, MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM PhD FHEA FRCVS, Reader in Animal and Veterinary Sciences - SRUC
11:50 12:40
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Managing challenging reproductive referrals: From subfertility to high-risk pregnancy

Speakers

Camilla Scott, BVetMed CertAVP(ESM) DipACT, Associate, Veterinary Specialist - Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons
13:40 14:30
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Advanced dental extractions: Techniques, pitfalls and post-op management

Speakers

Neil Townsend, MSc BVSc Cert ES (Soft Tissue) DipECVS DipEVDC (Equine) FNCED FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - Neil Townsend Equine Dentistry and Surgery Ltd
14:50 15:40
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Equine uveitis - medical and surgical management

Speakers

Rob Lowe, BVSc DVOphthal MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Director and Founder - Optivet Referrals Ltd
16:00 16:50
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Equine corneal ulceration - medical and surgical management

Speakers

Rob Lowe, BVSc DVOphthal MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Director and Founder - Optivet Referrals Ltd

09:00 09:50
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Pig medicine in mixed veterinary practice

Speakers

Peter Siviter, Farm Veterinary Surgeon - Synergy Farm Health
10:15 11:05
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"I have a few chickens and...." How not to panic when faced with small scale poultry production

Speakers

Sally Hutton, MRCVS, Partner - Crowshall Veterinary Services
11:30 12:20
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Tackling cattle lameness one step at a time through a team approach

Speakers

Daryl Foot, Vet Tech - Synergy Farm Health
14:00 14:50
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Unravelling the barber’s pole: Practical tips for dealing with haemonchosis

Speakers

James Patrick Crilly, MA VetMB CertAVP DipECSRHM MRCVS, Lecturer in Small Ruminant Health and Flock Management - Royal Veterinary College
15:20 16:10
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Ovine obstetrics: Improving outcomes by thinking beyond surgical technique!

Speakers

David Charles, CertHE(Biol.) BVSc CertAVP(Sheep) PGCertVPS MRCVS, Veterinary Consultant - David Charles Veterinary
16:50 17:40
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GVS disbudding consultation and findings so far

Speakers

Bryony Kendall, Veterinary Surgeon - Tyndale Vets Ltd

09:20 10:10
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Beyond jaundice - the ins and outs of the hepatic patient!

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sophie McMurrough, RVN VTS (SAIM), Veterinary Technician Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Northwest Veterinary Specialists
10:45 11:10
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Improving the euthanasia process for a dignified death

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Carrie Harvey, RVN, Oncology RVN - Royal Veterinary College
11:10 11:35
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Effectiveness of oral laxative administration via stomach tube for preparation of lower GI endoscopy on stress, visualisation & sample quality in dogs

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Holly Chapman, Internal Medicine RVN - Royal Veterinary College
11:50 12:40
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Orthopaedic radiography - how to get the perfect shots

Chairperson

Gina Parkes, DipAVN PgCert (Vet Ed) FHEA RVN, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ash Moors, FdScVN GradDipVN PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN, Veterinary Radiographer - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
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Nutritional options of the hospitalised patient - are we doing enough?

Chairperson

Lisa Angell, VTS (anaesthesia/analgesia) PgCert Vet Ed RVN FHEA, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.

Speakers

Sophie McMurrough, RVN VTS (SAIM), Veterinary Technician Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Northwest Veterinary Specialists
15:00 15:50
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CT for RVNs - how to get the best out of your machine

Chairperson

Gina Parkes, DipAVN PgCert (Vet Ed) FHEA RVN, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ash Moors, FdScVN GradDipVN PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN, Veterinary Radiographer - Royal Veterinary College
16:05 16:55
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Fundamentals of dental radiography - techniques and interpretation

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist

09:00 09:50
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Problems associated with veterinary anaesthesia: Reporting insights

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Speakers

Emma Cathcart, BVMS (Hons) MSc PSCHF FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Risk Analyst - The Veterinary Defence Society

Kathrine Blackie, BVetMed MSc CertAVP MRCVS, Director Of Quality - Mars Veterinary Health
10:00 10:50
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Practical implementation of clinical governance in veterinary practice. Emphasis on human factors

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Speakers

Becky Jones, Dip AVN (surg) RVN, Clinical Governance Manager - Langford Vets

Emma Cathcart, BVMS (Hons) MSc PSCHF FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Risk Analyst - The Veterinary Defence Society
11:00 11:50
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When your equipment lets you down

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Speakers

Louise Clark, BVMS CertVA DipECVAA MSc (Clinical Management of Pain) FRCVS, Anaesthetist - Davies Veterinary Specialists (Linnaeus)

Kathrine Blackie, BVetMed MSc CertAVP MRCVS, Director Of Quality - Mars Veterinary Health
12:00 12:50
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Risk management: All is good until it isn't

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Speakers

Alison Bennell, BVMS, CertAVP(EM), MRCVS

Latifa Khenissi, DVM, MRCVS, DipECVAA, Senior clinician in veterinary anaesthesia and anaesthesia - Langford Vet
13:00 13:50
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Can you spot the problem?

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Speakers

Becky Jones, Dip AVN (surg) RVN, Clinical Governance Manager - Langford Vets

Louise Clark, BVMS CertVA DipECVAA MSc (Clinical Management of Pain) FRCVS, Anaesthetist - Davies Veterinary Specialists (Linnaeus)

Emma Cathcart, BVMS (Hons) MSc PSCHF FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Risk Analyst - The Veterinary Defence Society

Latifa Khenissi, DVM, MRCVS, DipECVAA, Senior clinician in veterinary anaesthesia and anaesthesia - Langford Vet

Alison Bennell, BVMS, CertAVP(EM), MRCVS

Kathrine Blackie, BVetMed MSc CertAVP MRCVS, Director Of Quality - Mars Veterinary Health
14:00 14:50
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Dybiosis decoded
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Speakers

Bushra Schuitemaker, PhD, Head of Science and Research - BIOME9

09:30 10:30
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Emergency GIT! The Imaging
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, BVetMed MVetMed DACVECC FRCVS, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Livia Benigni, DVM MRCVS FHEA CertVDI PgCertAP DipECVDI EBVS and RCVS Specialist in veterinary diagnostic imaging, Imaging Educator and Head of Imaging - Youliv4 and the Ralph Vet Referral Centre
10:45 11:45
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Emergency GIT! The Surgery
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, BVetMed MVetMed DACVECC FRCVS, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Janet Kovak McClaran, DVM DipACVS DipECVS FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive (soft tissue) - Head of Soft tissue Surgery London Vet Specialists (Mars Veterinary Health)
12:00 13:00
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Communication strategies in ECC: How to initiate and lead a debriefing session
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, BVetMed MVetMed DACVECC FRCVS, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Dr Emily Auger, BVetMed(Hons) MRCVS GPCert(Ophthal) PGCert(HE) FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Professional Skills, Year 3 Lead (BVMSci Programme), Athena Swan Lead - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey
13:30 14:20
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Palliative Care in the ER

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, BVetMed MVetMed DACVECC FRCVS, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Caroline Ficker, BVSc(Hons) CertSAM PGDip CHPV MRCVS, Certified Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian IAAHPC - PalliVet - The Palliative Care Vet, London
14:40 15:30
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New optimism in canine hemangiosarcoma through improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
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Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
15:50 16:40
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Redefining canine sepsis: Advancing diagnosis and treatment
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Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
17:00 17:50
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Innovative strategies to managing feline idiopathic cystitis and urethral obstruction
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Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

09:15 10:15
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Conversations around everyday ethical challenges in small animal practice
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Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, BVM&S DVM&S CertSHP FRCVS, Senior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Caroline Allen, Chief Veterinary Officer - RSPCA

Peter Haggis, Clinical Director - Wilbury Vets, Hove

Gerry Polton, DipECVIM-CA (Oncology), Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
10:30 11:45
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How do we keep our borders safe?

Chairperson

Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Malcolm Morley, Director of UK - World Horse Welfare

Paula Boyden, BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Independent

Jorge Martin-Almagro, International UK Deputy CVO and Deputy Director, Global Animal Health & UK SPS Office - Defra
12:00 13:15
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The female journey: Endometriosis, menopause and beyond

Chairperson

Lyndsay Hughes, RVN, Senior Vice President - BVNA

Speakers

Laura Haycock, BA (Oxon), MSc, CPsychol, AFBPS, Founder - Brew People

Alexandra Taylor, Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour Advisor - International Cat Care (RVN)

Rob Williams, President - BVA
13:30 14:30
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AI on farms - is it good for vets and animal welfare?

Chairperson

Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Jonathan Birch, Professor of Philosophy / Principal Investigator - London School of Economics and Political Science / Foundations of Animal Sentience Project

Robert Hyde, Co-founder, Associate Professor - Vet Vision AI, University of Nottingham

Paul Horwood, BVetMed DBR MBA MRCVS, UK Country Head of Farm - IVC Evidensia
14:45 16:30
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HOT TOPIC: The CMA Investigation – where we are and possible implications for the profession

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, BVM&S DVM&S CertSHP FRCVS, Senior Vice President - BVA

Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Gudrun Ravetz, Group Chief Medical Officer - IVC Evidensia

Nick Jackson, Vet Locum - BVA Council Member

Rebecca Robinson, JVP of VMG, BVetMed MRCVS, NLP Practitioner, President - VMG

Martin Coleman, Chair of the Inquiry Group - CMA vets market investigation

09:30 10:20
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Retention first, recruitment second: Building a practice people don’t want to leave
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Chairperson

Katie Ford, BVSc(Hons) CertAVP(SAM) PGCert MSc FRCVS, Founder and Coach - Vet Empowered

Speakers

John Read, BA Hons, CEO and Talent Acquisition Specialist - Supreme Search Specialists

Coral Rowland, BSc (Hons) RVN, Head RVN - Poplar / Wood Wharf Vets (vet.co.uk)

Natasha Hetzel, BSc (Hons) BVSc Cert SAM PGCert VetEd. FHEA MRCVS, Director Medical Education and Careers - Mars Veterinary Health Europe
10:35 11:25
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Growth through innovation: Elevate care and revenue
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Chairperson

Douglas Johnson, ATC EES CLS, Chief Science Officer & Senior Vice President - Multi Radiance Medical

Speakers

Debbie Torraca, DPT MSPT CCMT CCAT Fellow IAVRPT, Owner - Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning, LLC, Colchester, USA

Siobhan Menzies, BVM&S CCRP GPCert(WVA&CPM) MRCVS, Vet, Director - HolisticPet(NI)Ltd CCRP

Carol Dobson, BVMS MRCVS, Vet, Practice Owner - Craigpark Veterinary Centre

Lauren Hunt, IMSc Vet Physio, FHEA,, IMSc Vet Physio Level 3 Canine Hydrotherapist & Lecturer - Anglia Ruskin University
11:45 12:35
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Owning your client journey
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Chairperson

Rebecca Maher, MA VetMB PGCert MRCVS CXAD(Dip), Managing Director - InsideMinds Consulting Ltd

Speakers

Kate Higgins, BVetMed MRCVS, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby

Vanessa Waite, MA VetMB MRCVS CertAVP CertGPDI, Head Vet & Owner - The Vet Station Molessey

Thom Jenkins, MA VetMB MRCVS, CEO and Co-founder - PetsApp

Richard Sanderson, BVSc certAVP(SAP) MRCVS, RCVS Advanced Practitioner In Small Animal Practice, Director - Peninsula Vet Referrals
12:55 13:45
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Delegation done right: Reclaim your time without compromising standards
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Speakers

Dr Gemma Barmby, MRCVS, Business Development Consultant - Vet Dynamics
13:55 14:45
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Finding AI's place in the modern vet clinic
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Speakers

Charles MacBain, CEO - Nordhealth
15:00 15:50
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The financial truth about starting a vet practice
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Chairperson

Brian Faulkner, BSc (Hons) BVM&S CertGP(SAM) CertGP(BPS) MBA MSc(Psych) FRCVS, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Speakers

Sinéad Bennett, Director - MCR Vets Limited

John Taylor, MA VetMB CMgr FCMI MRCVS, Practice Owner - Taylor Vets

Suzanne Headington, Partner - Hazlewoods

Mel Whittaker, Head of Sales South - NVS
16:00 16:50
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How the world’s biggest brands build loyalty - and what that means for your practice

Chairperson

Lauren Chong, PgCertVBM BSc BVSc MRCVS, Senior Commercial Manager - MoneySuperMarket

Speakers

Sharon Braude, Global Group Project Director - CRM - Virgin Active

Andy Wignall, BVSc MRCVS, Practice Principal - Grange Veterinary Hospital

Jason Turner, Chief Experience Officer - Creature Comforts
17:00 17:50
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30 Under Thirty Awards Ceremony

09:00 09:40
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A problem-solving adventure: You decide where we go
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Rebecca Maher, MA VetMB PGCert MRCVS CXAD(Dip), Managing Director - InsideMinds Consulting Ltd
10:00 10:30
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Pottering with purpose: The quiet power of workplace culture
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Kate Higgins, BVetMed MRCVS, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby
10:50 11:20
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The new client expectation: Meeting the demands of the digital pet parent
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Katherine Whitton, Chief Client Officer - Medivet

Charlotte Jennings, MRCVS, Chief Veterinary & Partnerships Officer - Medivet
11:40 12:10
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Future fit foundations: Shaping today to drive tomorrow
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Tracey Morley Jewkes, MBA DipMgt FCMI, Director - Tracey M J Consultancy and Vetpreneur
12:35 13:05
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But what about the people? Ben Sweeney’s Live Podcast Takeover
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Ben Sweeney, BVSc MSc CertAVP MRCVS, Founder and CEO - Vidivet

Jack Peploe, C|EH MASTER CYSA+ MCSE CCNA CompTIA (A+ Cloud+ Security+), Vet IT Expert and CEO - Veterinary IT Services
13:25 13:55
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Built for what’s next: Reimagining veterinary software for the next decade
Sponsored by:

Speakers

James Stanier, CTO - Nordhealth
14:15 15:55
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The power within: Cultivating courage and connection in veterinary practice
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Alyssa Mages, BS CVT FVTE, Chief Visionary Officer (CVO)/Co-Founder - Empowering Veterinary Teams® (EVT)

Katie Ford, BVSc(Hons) CertAVP(SAM) PGCert MSc FRCVS, Founder and Coach - Vet Empowered

Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, MA VetMB MRCVS, Entrepreneur and creator of Big Cat Vet Brain - Tame Your Brain
16:15 16:45
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The digitised vet nurse: Evolving roles or adding pressure?
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Clare Renwick, RVN, People Development Manager - Medivet

09:00 09:45
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Fuel growth with feedback! How to create a culture of constructive communication in practice

Speakers

Sarah McVey, Director and Veterinary Surgeon - Woolton Veterinary Centre
10:00 10:45
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Selling the promise, delivering the experience: Aligning your marketing with what clients actually receive

Speakers

Kelly Freezer, MRCVS BVSc PgCert GP (SAS) RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery, Head Veterinary Surgeon - Bright Side Vets

Jason Freezer, MSc, Practice Manager/ Director - Bright Side Vets
11:00 11:45
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Embedding core values to guide culture, decisions, and care in your practice

Speakers

Michael Lazaris, Director - Vets on the Common

Ellie Cavale, MSc, PgC(SAS), Veterinary Director - Vets on the Common
12:00 12:45
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Slow and steady wins the race: The power of purposeful recruitment

Speakers

Francesca Verney, MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Director - Pet People
13:00 13:45
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AI - we can't go back, what's the best way forward?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Kevin Bourne, Practice Owner - Vets4Pets Worcester

Jonathan Niccol, Practice Owner - Vets4Pets Worcester
14:00 14:45
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Team-first leadership: Unlocking the power of your people

Speakers

Lauren Hamstead, BVetMed MRCVS, Director - Filey Veterinary Practice
15:00 15:45
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Happy vet life - what Scandinavia can teach us about veterinary wellbeing?

Speakers

Christian Kolthoff, DVM, Executive MBA, IAF Certified Facilitator, MA in Organizational Psychology, CEO & Business Developer - Praqtice
16:00 16:45
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Client care that counts: Building stronger relationships for practice growth

Speakers

Karmen Webbe, MA VetMB MRCVS, Practice Owner - King Street Vets

09:00 10:00
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Mobility neurology in primary care: When referral is not an option

Speakers

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT
10:15 11:15
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Surgical oncology evolved - the minimally invasive advantage

Speakers

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
11:30 12:30
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Congestive heart failure in the dog: Predicting and treating it

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
12:45 13:15
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Panel Discussion

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
13:30 14:30
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Degenerative Lumbosacral Disease: Diagnosis and nonsurgical management

Speakers

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT
14:45 15:45
Your local time: )

Plates, pins, and possibilities - navigating fracture repair success

Speakers

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
16:00 17:00
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Chronic enteropathies in small animal practice: A practical approach

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
17:15 17:45
Your local time: )

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates

09:20 09:45
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How to: Joint taps

Speakers

Ben Keeley, RCVS & European Recognised Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery - Manchester Veterinary Specialists
09:50 10:15
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Cardiac or respiratory? Top tips for emergency diagnostics

Speakers

Kieran Borgeat, BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC FHEA FRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA, Cardiology Consultant - Bristol Vet Specialists
10:40 11:05
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Top tips for getting the most out of your neurological consultation

Speakers

Laurent Garosi, Director - Vet Oracle Teleradiology
11:10 11:35
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Top tips for spotting a neurological cause of lameness

Speakers

Colin Driver, BSc BVetMed MVetMed PhD DipECVN FRCVS, Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, CVS Group PLC

Jeremy Rose, BA VetMB DipECVN AFHEA MRCVS, Head of Neurology and Neurosurgery - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
12:00 12:50
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Clinical freedom or clinical guidance – finding the balance

Speakers

Alan Johnson, BVetMed MRCVS, Lead Vet MiNightVet Plymouth - CVS Group Plc

Lizzie McLennan-Green, BVM&S CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS, Companion Animal UK Veterinary Director - CVS Group Plc

Florence Wootton, BVSc PG Dip(VCP) MVetMed DipACVIM(SAIM) MRCVS, Vet Oracle Internal Medicine Clinician - CVS
14:00 14:50
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Supporting your new graduate – what have we learnt?

Speakers

Hannah Spooner, BVSc MRCVS, New Graduate Programme Lead - CVS

Sarah Rutherford, Head of Clinical Education - CVS
15:00 15:50
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Why career progression is more than certificates or practice ownership

Chairperson

Paul Higgs, MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer and Internal Medicine Specialist - CVS

Speakers

Sam Blackman, Regional Director - CVS

Jody Barry, CVS Practice Nurse - Farthings Veterinary Group

Isabel Johansen

Sarah Rutherford, Head of Clinical Education - CVS

Tara Ryan, RVN A1 Dip CRM MBVNA, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - CVS
16:15 17:05
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StreetVet: Never underestimate the power of pets

Speakers

Andy Hutchins, Client - StreetVet

Steph Keelan, Director

Jade Statt, Co-Founder & Clinical Director - StreetVet

Emma Harrison, Head of Volunteering - StreetVet

10:00 10:50
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Innovation in prescription diets for cats: Natural and minimally processed formulas
Delivered by:

Speakers

Vittorio Saettone, DVM, Head of Scientific Affairs and R&D - Schesir SPA
11:00 11:50
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Nutritional supplements in the management of canine obesity
Delivered by:

Speakers

Mike Davies, BVetMed CerVR CertSAO FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, Managing Director - Provet Limited
13:00 13:50
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A systematic review of the science examining the health impact of raw compared with ultra-processed diets in pets
Delivered by:

Speakers

Brendan Clarke, BVetMed MRCVS VetMFHom, Chief Veterinary Advisor - Bella+Duke
14:00 14:50
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Top tips for tackling nutrition myths and misconceptions
Delivered by:

Speakers

Sean McCormack, BSc (Hons) MVB MRCVS, Head Vet and Manager, Veterinary Affairs - Tails.com
15:00 15:50
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Spotlight on the nutritional management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats and dogs
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ian Williams, BVSc MBA (Open) MRCVS, Health Affairs Manager UK and Ireland - Royal Canin
16:00 16:50
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Helping pets with food allergies - why insect protein could be the answer
Delivered by:

Speakers

George Gardner, Brand Representative - Yora

09:00 10:00
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Compulsive conundrums and repetitive riddles: Dogs & horses
Delivered by:

Speakers

Loni Loftus, BSc(Hons) MSc PhD SFHEA CCAB, Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Lecturer in Clinical Animal Behaviour - Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
10:10 11:10
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Compulsive conundrums and repetitive riddles: Cats and parrots
Delivered by:

Speakers

Carrie Tooley, BSc BVetMed MSc PGCVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FHEA MRCVS, RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Veterinary Surgeon - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
11:20 12:20
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Compulsive conundrums and repetitive riddles: Predisposing veterinary problems and potential veterinary solutions
Delivered by:

Speakers

Emma Brown, BVSC PGDip MRCVS CCAB, Advanced Practitioner in Companion Animal Behaviour - RCVS
13:00 13:50
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Saving all nine lives: Top tips for the feline emergency patient
Delivered by:

Speakers

Louise Abuzet, BVM&S BSc(Hons) CertAVP (ECC) CertAVP (ZM) MRCVS, Solutions Implementation Consultant - Vetoquinol UK
14:00 14:50
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Mastering abdominal ultrasound imaging: A standardised Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol (SDEP®) for never missing a lesion
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath
15:00 15:50
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From probe to pathology: Mastering the SDEP® 17-point abdominal ultrasound method
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath
16:00 16:50
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The liver enzyme chase: Pinpointing pathology in dogs and cats with veterinary ultrasound
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath

10:00 10:50
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Cushing's case headaches? Get effective relief in just 45 minutes
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jamie Walker, MA VetMB MRCVS, Technical Services Manager - DECHRA
11:30 12:30
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Zenrelia: A new treatment to elevate care in canine allergic and atopic dermatitis
Delivered by:

Speakers

Victoria Robinson, BVM&S BSc CertAVP (VD) DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology

Timothy Jones, MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Consultant - Elanco Animal Health UK

Natalie Barnard, BVetMed CertVD DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - Bristol Vet Specialists
12:50 13:40
Your local time: )

Dealing with medical and surgical cases in rabbits and small mammals: Practical tips for enhancing wellness of small pets in the veterinary clinic
Delivered by:

Speakers

Molly Varga Smith, BVetMed DZooMed Mammalian MRCVS, Head Vet - The Exotic Animal Vets

Craig Tessyman, CertAPVN(Zoo) DIPVNZS RVN, Exotics Nurse - The Exotic Animal Vets
14:00 15:00
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Zenrelia: A new treatment to elevate care in canine allergic and atopic dermatitis
Delivered by:

Speakers

Timothy Jones, MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Consultant - Elanco Animal Health UK

Victoria Robinson, BVM&S BSc CertAVP (VD) DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology

Natalie Barnard, BVetMed CertVD DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - Bristol Vet Specialists
15:15 16:05
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Sedation in focus: Real cases, new thinking, better outcomes
Delivered by:

Speakers

Toby Trimble, BVM BVS BVMedSci MVM Dip. ECVAA FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Founder & CEO - Trimble Group
16:20 17:10
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ManyPets Pet Insurance Private Event
Delivered by:

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Nutritional supplements in the management of canine obesity
Delivered by:

Speakers

Mike Davies, BVetMed CerVR CertSAO FRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, Managing Director - Provet Limited
10:00 10:50
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Time for change: Challenging the “good enough” standard in parasite care
Delivered by:

Speakers

Cate Titterton, BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BVetMED MRCVS CMgr, Vet - Saltburn vets

Jonathon Elgie, BVMS(hons) MRCVS, Veterinary Advisor - MSD Animal Health
11:00 11:50
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Real-world solutions for extreme conformation in dogs: A toolbox for vets and vet nurses
Delivered by:

Speakers

Dan O'Neill, MVB BSc(hons) GPCert(SAP) GPCert(FelP) GPCert(Derm) GPCert(B&PS) PGCertVetEd FHEA MSc(VetEpi) PhD FRCVS, Professor of Companion Animal Epidemiology & Co-Lead for the VetCompass Programme - Royal Veterinary College

Tim Kirby, MVBGpCert(EqP)MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon & CEO - PetBond
12:00 12:50
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Start-up case study – a 24 month timeline of a new practice’s journey
Delivered by:

Speakers

Brian Faulkner, BSc (Hons) BVM&S CertGP(SAM) CertGP(BPS) MBA MSc(Psych) FRCVS, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Emma Barnes, Business & Executive Coach, Co-founder - Vetpreneur

Tracey Morley Jewkes, MBA DipMgt FCMI, Director - Tracey M J Consultancy and Vetpreneur
13:00 13:50
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The VMD, the cascade, and me: Prescribing in practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jon Haycock, BSc (Hons) BVetMed MSc PhD MRCVS, Senior Veterinary Assessor - Veterinary Medicines Directorate
14:00 14:50
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The StreetVet approach: Contextualised care in action

Delivered by:

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Ruth Serlin, B Vet Med Cert VA PGCAP MA FHEA MRCVS, Training Consultant - Mosaica Consulting

Jade Statt, Co-Founder & Clinical Director - StreetVet
15:00 15:50
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From clicks to clients: Turning online browsers into loyal pet families
Delivered by:

Speakers

Victoria Deamer-Smith, RVN, Director of Implementation - Vetstoria

Mary Schwartz, CVT, Manager, Community Engagement and Advocacy - PetDesk
16:00 16:50
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From extraordinary to everyday: How photobiomodulation became part of my practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Gregor Leist, Veterinarian, Animal-Osteopath - Veterinary Practice G. Leist

09:00 09:50
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Early detection with canine cancer screening
Delivered by:

Speakers

Tom Butera, DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Volition Veterinary
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

The anxious cat: Breaking barriers with Bonqat®
Delivered by:

Speakers

Kathryn Lovegrove, DrMedVet MRCVS FCert(E&CC), Vet Advisor - DOMES PHARMA
11:00 11:50
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Making cytology work: From lesion to diagnosis
Delivered by:

Speakers

Oliver Coldrick, BSc (Hons) BVMS DipACVP FRCPath MRCVS, Clinical Pathologist - VPG Ltd Exeter UK
12:00 12:50
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No dogs left behind: Rethinking separation-related behaviour problems
Delivered by:

Speakers

Miriam Prior, MA MSc VetMB MRCVS CCAB ABTC-VB, Veterinary Behaviourist and Co-founder - Pet Behaviour Company
13:00 13:50
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20 dogs in your waiting room with lumps and bumps - how do you spot the 3 with cancer?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Liron Levy-Hirsch, BSc (Hons) DVM MRCVS, Managing Director - HTVET LTD, HT Vista Ltd

Asher Fink, C-Suite Executive, NYU MBA, Chief Commercial Officer - HT VET Ltd

Hannah West, Clinical Director - Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic

Sian Smith, Head Nurse - Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic

Anish Patel, BVetMed GPCert (Endo) MRCVS, Clinical Director And Practice Owner - Max and Min Veterinary Practice
14:00 14:50
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Rethinking canine osteoarthritis – from pathogenesis to practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Stuart Carmichael, BVMS MVM DSAO FRCVS, Director and Co-Founder - AIM OA

Renzo Di Florio, DVM MRCVS, Technical Veterinary Advisor - KRKA UK
15:00 15:50
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A case for how AI will create more veterinarians
Delivered by:

Speakers

Kevin Cohen, CEO - Vetrec
16:00 16:50
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Is the “classic pet health plan” still applicable in today’s veterinary world?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Inka Patterson, TFA, Communications Trainer - Onswitch

Caroline Collins, BVetMed MRCVS GPCertFelP, Director - Pennard Vets

09:00 09:50
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GIQuest: Advancing the diagnosis of gastrointestinal inflammation in dogs and cats
Delivered by:

Speakers

Lucy Williams, BVSc MRCVS, marketing manager - Carus Animal Health
10:00 10:50
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Presenting the evidence-based MLS® Laser Therapy technology: The definitive all-in-one solution for veterinary practices
Delivered by:

Speakers

Silvia Meggiolaro, DVM PhD CCRP, Veterinary Physiotherapist - ASAveterinary
11:00 11:50
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Scrubs to start-ups: A vet’s path through locuming to business ownership
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ibra Hernando, DVM MRCVS CertSAS AdvCertSAOS Advanced Certificate Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, Co-Founder and CEO - Ronda.vet
12:00 12:50
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Owning it together: Why I partnered with a corporate vet group
Delivered by:

Speakers

Andrew McVey, BVSc MRCVS, Branch Partner - Medivet
13:00 13:50
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It's not just the cancer: Use of supportive therapies in pets undergoing chemotherapy
Delivered by:

Speakers

Paola Valenti, DVM MSc DACVIM (Oncology) DECVIM- CA (Oncology), Head of the Oncology Service - Malpensa AniCura Veterinary Hospital, Italy
14:00 14:50
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The future of laser therapy: Where we are now and what’s next in veterinary medicine
Delivered by:

Speakers

João Carlos Alves, Major DVM PhD DECVSMR, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Guarda Nacional Republicana
15:00 15:50
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Contactless antimicrobial - a revolution in ophthalmology technology
Delivered by:

Speakers

Mark Leddy, BVSc MBA MRCVS, CEO - Photon Therapeutics
16:00 16:50
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The what, why, and how of stem cell therapy for canine arthritis: A practical guide for vets
Delivered by:

Speakers

Stewart Halperin, BVMS MRCVS, Founder and Veterinary Surgeon - Stem Cell Vet
17:00 17:20
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The Bridge Club Bright Minds Awards Ceremony

10:00 10:15
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CPR: Train the trainer: Simulation based learning and knowledge transfer to small animal practices

Speakers

Shameena Shajira, BVSc&AH MVSc (Surgery & Radiology) PgC SAS RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, Regional Clinical Lead
10:30 10:45
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Efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stem cell treatment in dogs with Elbow Dysplasia and OA

Speakers

Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS, Clinical Director, Veterinary Surgeon
11:15 12:15
Your local time: )

Networking for Connection
12:30 12:45
Your local time: )

Developing a roadmap for contextualised care in veterinary practice

Speakers

Sally Everitt, BVSc MSc(VetGP) PhD MRCVS, Clinical Lead - Evidence
13:00 14:00
Your local time: )

The Animal Heartbeat Live: Managing cardiac cases in primary care and referral practice - a panel discussion

Chairperson

Kieran Borgeat, BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC FHEA FRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA, Cardiology Consultant - Bristol Vet Specialists

Jose Novo Matos, DVM MSc PhD DECVIM (Cardiology) AFHEA MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Cardiology

Speakers

Rory Cowlam, BVetMed PGCertSurg MRCVS, Clinical Director - Pickles

Henstridge Cat, BVSc MRCVS, Vet - Cat The Vet

Louisa Lane, BVM BVS BVMedSci PgCert VPS CertAVP (SAM) PgCert(DI) MRCVS, Clinic Director
14:15 14:30
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Our Special Friends: Protecting the human–animal bond in times of crisis

Speakers

Bin Johnston, MA VetMB MRCVS, Animal Companionship Practitioner
14:45 15:00
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Love in scrubs: Navigating dating as a busy veterinary professional

Speakers

Claire Grigson, MRCVS BVM&S ACCP, Veterinary Surgeon, Co-Founder
15:15 16:15
Your local time: )

Contextualised professional development – a team approach to care
16:25 16:40
Your local time: )

Correlations between sleep quality and quality of life in dogs with musculoskeletal disease undergoing treatment with regenerative therapies

Speakers

Lauren Davis, BVSc MRCVS, Director

Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS, Clinical Director, Veterinary Surgeon
16:50 17:05
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Guide Dogs: Guiding together – a vet visit with partnership and purpose

Speakers

Vicky Peacock, RVN, Guide Dog Mobility Specialist

Luna , Guide Dog

Caroline Goulton, BVetMed(Hons) GPCert(SAM) MRCVS, Veterinary Services Lead

Louisa Rodgers, RVN Head of Breeding, Welfare and Veterinary Services - Guide Dogs
17:10 17:25
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A longitudinal study of age, sex and health-related changes in physical biomarkers in pet cats

Chairperson

Adam Gow, BVM&S PhD MBA DSAM DECVIM-CA FHEA FRCVS, Consultation Lead - Zoetis Clinical Consultation Service

Speakers

Christine Pye, BSAVA Clinical Abstract Award Winner, Postdoctoral Research Associate - University of Liverpool
17:30 17:45
Your local time: )

Swimming emissions from dogs treated with spot-on fipronil and imidacloprid: Assessing the environmental risk

Chairperson

Adam Gow, BVM&S PhD MBA DSAM DECVIM-CA FHEA FRCVS, Consultation Lead - Zoetis Clinical Consultation Service

Speakers

Rosemary Perkins, BVSc PhD MRCVS BSAVA Clinical Abstract Award Winner, Research Associate - University of Sussex

10:45 11:00
Your local time: )

Inhale Intention, Exhale Exhaustion

Speakers

Chloe Hannigan, BVetMed MRCVS, Founder and Director - VetYogi
12:30 12:45
Your local time: )

Moving Meditation Yoga Flow

Speakers

Sarah Loker, Communications Co-Ordinator - VetYogi
14:00 14:15
Your local time: )

Spinal Saviour Yin Yoga

Speakers

Sarah Loker, Communications Co-Ordinator - VetYogi
15:30 16:00
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Strategic Rest Yoga Nidra

Speakers

Chloe Hannigan, BVetMed MRCVS, Founder and Director - VetYogi

09:00 09:50
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Multiplying the outdoors effect
10:00 10:50
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The growing challenge of change
11:00 11:50
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Worth fighting for: Closing the gap between what we do and what clients see
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Contextualised care plans
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

One team, one practice: A facilitated discussion on the strategic role of veterinary receptionists for practice success
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Designing the future of veterinary career support — together
15:10 16:00
Your local time: )

The Power of Everyday Leadership
16:10 17:00
Your local time: )

New Practice Academy Deep Dive

08:45 12:45
Your local time: )

Music to the ears: A step-by-step guide to TECA and Bulla Osteotomy

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, DVM SPSA CertAVP MSc DECVS PGCertVedEd FHEA FRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
13:15 17:15
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Critical thinking

Speakers

Tom Towey, ECC Clinician - Vets Now Referrals Manchester

08:30 10:00
Your local time: )

No more headaches

Speakers

Eleanor Haskey, RVN BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Lisa Angell, VTS (anaesthesia/analgesia) PgCert Vet Ed RVN FHEA, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.
10:15 11:45
Your local time: )

Breathe new life into thoracic Imaging

Speakers

Tom Towey, ECC Clinician - Vets Now Referrals Manchester
12:00 13:30
Your local time: )

Don’t get yourself in a flap

Speakers

Lynda Rutherford, BVM&S MVetMed DiplECVS PGcert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal (Dick) School Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
13:45 15:15
Your local time: )

Widen your knowledge (and airways!) in BOAS procedures

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, DVM SPSA CertAVP MSc DECVS PGCertVedEd FHEA FRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
15:30 17:00
Your local time: )

Goitre be gone

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, DVM SPSA CertAVP MSc DECVS PGCertVedEd FHEA FRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:45
Your local time: )

Life in the Universe

Speakers

Professor Brian Cox, Professor of Particle Physics - The University of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science
10:05 10:55
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Antimicrobials in urinary disease - recent developments

Speakers

Fergus Allerton, BSc BVSc CertSAM Dip ECVIM-CA FRCVS, Internal Medicine Specialist - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service
11:10 12:00
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Teamwork in action: Blood transfusions - before, during and after

Speakers

Karen Humm, MA VetMB MSc CertVA DACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS, Associate Professor in Transfusion Medicine and ECC - Royal Veterinary College

Charlotte Russo, Dip AVN FdSc NCert (TM) RVN, Head Transfusion Medicine RVN - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
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Must do: Integrating quality of life assessment into the management of all chronic disease patients

Speakers

Stijn Niessen, DVM PhD DECVIM PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe / Royal Veterinary College/ Veterinary Specialist Consultations
14:55 15:45
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Top tips: My top tips for recognising and managing shock
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Speakers

Dave Beeston, BVetMed(Hons) PGDip(VCP) MVetMed DipACVECC DipECVECC MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Linnaeus (Mars Veterinary Health), UK
15:45 16:00
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WVS winner announcement
16:00 16:50
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Regional nerve blocks in small animal dentistry

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist

09:30 10:20
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The ageing cat – what test, why and when?

Speakers

Sam Taylor, BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA FRCVS, Veterinary Specialist Consultant - International Cat Care Veterinary Society
10:35 11:25
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Top tips: My top tips for managing the emergency seizure patient
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Speakers

Abbe Crawford, BVM&S BSc MVetMed PhD DipECVN FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College
11:40 12:30
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Top tips: Managing diabetics with SGLT2-inhibitors – do’s and don’ts

Speakers

Stijn Niessen, DVM PhD DECVIM PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe / Royal Veterinary College/ Veterinary Specialist Consultations
13:30 14:20
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Teamwork in action: Maximising the benefits of your dental exam & treatment planning

Speakers

Williana Basuki, BVSc (Hons), MS, MANZCVS, DAVDC, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist, Registered Specialist - Sabertooth Vet Dental Specialist
14:35 15:25
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How to minimise surgical site infections without killing the world
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Speakers

Fergus Allerton, BSc BVSc CertSAM Dip ECVIM-CA FRCVS, Internal Medicine Specialist - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service
15:40 16:30
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Teamwork in action: Postop complications: Recognition and management of sepsis following GI surgery

Speakers

Laura Cole, MA VetMB MVetMed Cert VPS PgCert VetEd Cert AVP (ECC) DipECVECC DipACVECC MRCVS FHEA, Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Lyn O'Byrne, DipAVN(Med) RVN PGCertVetEd FHEA, Senior Teaching Fellow in veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:50
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Beyond the pale: Clinical approach to the pale patient

Chairperson

Elizabeth Schooley, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Speakers

Marta Costa, DVM MSc FRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX

Yvonne McGrotty, BVMS CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX
10:10 11:00
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Red alert: Diagnosis and management of IMHA

Chairperson

Elizabeth Schooley, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Speakers

Stephanie Sorrell, BVetMed(Hons) MANZCVS DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Internal Medicine Specialist - IDEXX
11:20 12:10
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Uh oh otitis! Diagnostic tips to guide effective treatment

Chairperson

Juliette Trempe, Veterinarian - IDEXX

Speakers

Ariane Neuber Watts, DrMedVet CertVD DECVD Eurpean & RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Medical Consultant Dermatology - IDEXX

Marta Costa, DVM MSc FRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX
12:30 13:20
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Uh oh otitis! Antibiotics or not? Which one? When?

Chairperson

Juliette Trempe, Veterinarian - IDEXX

Speakers

Ariane Neuber Watts, DrMedVet CertVD DECVD Eurpean & RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Medical Consultant Dermatology - IDEXX

Marta Costa, DVM MSc FRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX
13:40 14:30
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Not a copycat: Why cats are not small dogs when it comes to chronic pancreatic disease

Chairperson

Alice Tamborini, DVM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, EU Advocacy and Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Speakers

Stephanie Sorrell, BVetMed(Hons) MANZCVS DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Internal Medicine Specialist - IDEXX
14:45 15:35
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What's new in pancreatic disease diagnosis and management?
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Alice Tamborini, DVM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, EU Advocacy and Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Speakers

Elizabeth Schooley, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Julien Dandrieux, BSc, Dr med vet, PhD, DACVIM, GCUT, MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine - University of Edinburgh
15:50 16:40
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Less pain, more gain: Leveraging and implementing AI tools in clinical practice

Chairperson

Alice Tamborini, DVM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, EU Advocacy and Medical Affairs Specialist - IDEXX

Speakers

Eric Garcia, Digital Strategist/CEO - Tapir

09:00 10:00
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Approach to PUO: Fun day or worst nightmare?

Chairperson

Daniel Lewis, MA VetMB CVA DACVECC DECVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

Speakers

Sian Blakey, BVetMed CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS, Internal Medicine Clinician - Vale Referrals, IVC Evidensia
10:20 11:20
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Care of the pyrexic patient – practical considerations for nursing

Chairperson

Daniel Lewis, MA VetMB CVA DACVECC DECVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

Speakers

Beth Thomas, RVN VTS (SAIM) GradCertAVN (ECC), Internal Medicine Team Leader - Vets Now Referrals Manchester, IVC Evidensia
11:40 12:40
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Hot swollen joints – differentiating OA, septic arthritis and IMPA

Chairperson

Daniel Lewis, MA VetMB CVA DACVECC DECVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

Speakers

Jamie McClement, BVSc MSc CertSAS FRSB FRCVS, Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, Clinical Director - Abington Park Referrals, IVC Evidensia
13:20 14:20
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Hot neuro nightmares – and how to get by on a budget

Chairperson

Daniel Lewis, MA VetMB CVA DACVECC DECVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

Speakers

Emma Kirby-Suiter, BSc (Hons) BVetMed PGDip(VCP) MRCVS, Clinician in Neurology - Blaise Veterinary Referrals
14:40 15:40
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IMHA and ITP in a nutshell - what do I need to know in an emergency setting?

Chairperson

Daniel Lewis, MA VetMB CVA DACVECC DECVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Emergency & Critical Care, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

Speakers

Bethan Warner, BVSc CertAVP(SAM) PgCertVPS MRCVS, Internal Medicine Clinician - Swift Referrals, IVC Evidensia

09:00 09:45
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Interactive case studies in allergic dermatitis - what to use and why!

Speakers

Debbie Gow, BVM&S PhD Dip.ECVD FHEA MBA FRCVS, Head of Dermatology - Veterinary Specialists Scotland
10:00 10:45
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From breakouts to break throughs – managing positive conversations about dermatology

Speakers

Sophie Curtis, BA (Hons), General Manager - Onswitch
11:00 11:45
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A practical guide to effective therapy in canine allergic dermatitis

Speakers

Michelle Greaves, BVMS CertAVP(VD) MRCVS, National Veterinary Manager - Zoetis
12:00 12:45
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Interpreting lab results in senior dogs and cats: Analytes of importance

Speakers

Adam Gow, BVM&S PhD MBA DSAM DECVIM-CA FHEA FRCVS, Consultation Lead - Zoetis Clinical Consultation Service
13:00 13:45
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Aspirational diagnostics: Enhancing cytology through collaborative AI & human expertise

Speakers

Michal Neta, DVM PhD DACVP (Clinical), Cytopathology Manager, Zoetis - Global Diagnostics Digital Cytopathology
14:00 14:45
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Wellness, well said!

Speakers

Sophie Curtis, BA (Hons), General Manager - Onswitch

09:10 10:00
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Friend or foe: What to consider when using corticosteroids

Speakers

Sophie Talbot, BVSc MVetMed MRCVS, Equine Internal Medicine Clinician
10:20 11:10
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Responsible and practical antimicrobial use in practice

Speakers

Cajsa Isgren, Equine Surgeon - Evidensia Djursjukvård
11:40 12:30
Your local time: )

The latest footwear - an update on modern farriery

Speakers

Mark Trussler, FWCF, Farrier - Trussler Farriery Services Ltd
13:30 14:20
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Nutrition 101: What to do when initially presented with an obese or insulin dysregulation patient

Speakers

Pat Harris, MA, PhD, Dipl.ECVCN, VetMB, MRCVS, RCVS Recognized Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition (eq) - Waltham Petcare Science Institute & MARS Horsecare, UK
14:40 15:30
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An update on equine hepatic disease

Speakers

Carly McGuire, DVM CertAVP MVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Royal Veterinary College
15:50 16:40
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When the owner’s missing: What to do when a horse needs help

Speakers

Deanna Molsher, Equine Practice Veterinary Surgeon - Royal Veterinary College

09:20 10:10
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Next generation equine diagnostic imaging
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Speakers

Freddie Dash, BVetMed (Hons) MVetMed DipECVDI MRCVS, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College
10:30 11:20
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Treatment options for recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis

Speakers

Justin Perkins, BVetMed MS CertES Dip ECVS, MRCVS, Professor of Equine and Translational Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
11:50 12:40
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Head trauma - emergency management, dignosis and treatment

Speakers

Mélanie Perrier, Diplomate ACVS ECVS CERP, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
13:20 14:10
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Maintaining a social licence to operate - ethical issues in equestrian sports

Speakers

Mélanie Perrier, Diplomate ACVS ECVS CERP, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
14:30 15:20
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Gait analysis - where are we?

Speakers

Andy Fiske-Jackson, BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Associate Professor in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
15:40 16:30
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Sacroiliac disease - how to diagnose and treat

Speakers

David Stack, MVB MSc DVMS FHEA DIpECVS MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - University of Liverpool

10:00 10:50
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Managing pain in the post-surgical patient: When bute is not enough

Speakers

Victoria Tannahill, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
11:10 12:00
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Beyond lameness: Integrating functional assessment into performance diagnostics

Speakers

Nadine Ogden, BVSc CertAVP(EL) MScVPS FHEA DipACVSMR MRCVS, American & RCVS Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - B&W Equine Hospital (CVS)
13:30 14:20
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From colic to closure: Decision-making in equine exploratory laparotomy

Speakers

Victoria Tannahill, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
14:40 15:30
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Breaking the back pain cycle: Evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and management

Speakers

Nadine Ogden, BVSc CertAVP(EL) MScVPS FHEA DipACVSMR MRCVS, American & RCVS Specialist in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - B&W Equine Hospital (CVS)
15:50 16:40
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Optimising management of digital flexor tendon sheath pathology

Speakers

Andy Fiske-Jackson, BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Associate Professor in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:50
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What's your BEEF!? - tackling the health plan and the call-outs it covers
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jack Stanton, BVetMed PgCert(VCP) PGCert(VPS) CertAVP(Cattle) MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Fenton Vets
10:00 10:50
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Practical applications of behaviour change theory

Speakers

Fiona MacGillivray, Director - MacVet Cattle Communications Limited
11:30 12:20
Your local time: )

Making the most of APHA's farm animal diagnostic services: A multispecies approach

Speakers

Vanessa Swinson, BVSc GPCertSAP MRCVS, Veterinary Lead, Cattle Expert Group - Animal and Plant Health Agency

Alan Murphy, Veterinary Lead - Toxicology & Chemical Feed & Food Safety - Animal and Plant Health Agency

Claire Scott, BVetMed PhD MRCVS FHEA, Veterinary Lead of the Pig Expert Group - Animal and Plant Health Agency
13:50 14:40
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Common calf conundrums
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Stephanie Prior, BVetMed CertAVP PGCert Vet Ed PGCertVPS MMedVet MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Torch Farm and Equine Ltd
14:50 15:40
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Towards sustainable management of respiratory disease in calves with quick thoracic ultrasound and nBAL diagnostics

Speakers

Bart Pardon, Professor in Large Animal Internal Medicine - Ghent University

Stan Jourquin, PostDoctoral Researcher - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Ghent
16:00 16:50
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Do calves have friends: The social side of housing

Speakers

Sophie Mahendran, Lecturer in Farm Animal Health and Welfare - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Are your paws clean? How to prevent zoonotic disease spread in your practice

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Gemma Cooper, FdSc RVN, Cert VN ECC, Infection Prevention and Control Manager RVN - Royal Veterinary College
10:30 11:20
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The bloody battle: Nursing acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome

Chairperson

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Lindsey Ashburner, RVN VTS(ECC) CertVNECC AFHEA, Emergency And Critical Care Veterinary Nurse - Edinburgh University
11:40 12:30
Your local time: )

From task completion to knowledge application: Guiding SVNs in practice

Chairperson

Gina Parkes, DipAVN PgCert (Vet Ed) FHEA RVN, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Kelly Druce, PgDip VetEd, BSc (Hons), DTLLS FHEA RVN, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing - Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:20
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Eyes on the brain - anaesthesia and monitoring for patients with suspected increased intracranial pressure

Chairperson

Lisa Angell, VTS (anaesthesia/analgesia) PgCert Vet Ed RVN FHEA, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.

Speakers

Ana Carina Costa, VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia), PgCert AVN Anaesthesia and Analgesia, NCert Anaesthesia, NCert Physiotech, Anaesthesia RVN, Anaesthesia RVN - Royal Veterinary College
14:40 15:30
Your local time: )

The clot thickens: Understanding coagulation in our patients

Chairperson

Gina Parkes, DipAVN PgCert (Vet Ed) FHEA RVN, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Lindsey Ashburner, RVN VTS(ECC) CertVNECC AFHEA, Emergency And Critical Care Veterinary Nurse - Edinburgh University
15:45 16:35
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Breathing battle - challenges anaesthetising the patient with lower airway disease

Chairperson

Eleanor Haskey, RVN BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ana Carina Costa, VTS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia), PgCert AVN Anaesthesia and Analgesia, NCert Anaesthesia, NCert Physiotech, Anaesthesia RVN, Anaesthesia RVN - Royal Veterinary College

09:30 10:30
Your local time: )

Brains & behaviour: The neuroscience and psychology of mental health in practice
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Joy Shutt, BSc(Hons) RVN C-SQP DipNCS(RVNCons), Head Veterinary Nurse - AllPets Veterinary Surgery

Speakers

Lahni Butler, DipRVN Ncert (Anaes), HPD, DSFH, NCH, AfSFH (Acc), CNHC (Reg), Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist for Veterinary Professionals - Transformative Therapy
10:45 11:45
Your local time: )

Work smarter, nurse stronger: Transforming practice through nurse utilisation
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Kay Eminson, BSc(Hons) RVN, Cert VNES, Regional Advocate - BVNA

Speakers

Lyndsay Hughes, RVN, Senior Vice President - BVNA
12:45 13:45
Your local time: )

Shame, stigma and judgement: How do we reduce them?
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Sarah Holliday, RVN VTS(Oncology) NCert(behaviour), Senior Medical Oncology Nurse - Aura Veterinary

Speakers

Hamish Morrin, MSc CertVHS CHSE FHEA RVN, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire
14:00 15:00
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Don't be shy - Embrace QI
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Hamish Morrin, MSc CertVHS CHSE FHEA RVN, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire

Speakers

Kay Eminson, BSc(Hons) RVN, Cert VNES, Regional Advocate - BVNA
15:30 16:30
Your local time: )

Beyond the basics: Unlocking RVN potential in diagnostics and Schedule 3 procedures
Delivered by:

Speakers

Sarah Spolton, RVN, NCert (Anaes), NCert APVN (Zoo), Internal Medicine Nurse - DWR Veterinary Specialists

Lisa Brett, Events Manager - BVNA

09:00 10:00
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Nurse led dentistry: A day in the life of a dental RVN

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Sponsored by:

Speakers

Cas Houghton, BSc(Hons), NCert Dent & Surg RVN, Dentistry RVN - Abbey House Veterinary Hospital
10:15 11:15
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What lies beneath: Mastering dental radiography interpretation

Delivered by:

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Hannah Lohr - van Velzen, BSc MSc CSAVP (Dentistry) EVDC Residency Trained Clinician MRCVS, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Registrar - Fitzpatrick Referrals
11:30 12:30
Your local time: )

Feline oral inflammatory disease – is a medical approach ever enough?

Delivered by:

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Rob Davis, BA VetMB MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery) MRCVS, President - British Veterinary Dental Association
12:35 13:20
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From technique to trouble: Understanding dental extraction complications

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Sponsored by:

Speakers

Annabel McFadzean, BVetMed (Hons) BSc (Hons) PGCertSAS DipEVDC MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist and EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Dentistry - Cave Veterinary Specialists
13:30 14:30
Your local time: )

Local anaesthesia - dental and more
Delivered by:

Speakers

James Hunt, BVetMed MSc PhD CertVA DipECAWBM(AWSEL) MRCVS, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief

Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS CCRP, First Opinion Vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)
14:40 15:40
Your local time: )

Locoregional approaches to chronic pain management and new potentials
Delivered by:

Speakers

James Hunt, BVetMed MSc PhD CertVA DipECAWBM(AWSEL) MRCVS, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief

Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS CCRP, First Opinion Vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)
15:50 16:50
Your local time: )

What’s new in chronic pain management?
Delivered by:

Speakers

James Hunt, BVetMed MSc PhD CertVA DipECAWBM(AWSEL) MRCVS, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief

Hannah Capon, MA Vet MB MRCVS CCRP, First Opinion Vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

09:40 10:30
Your local time: )

10 KPIs every veterinary practice needs to know and measure
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Brian Faulkner, BSc (Hons) BVM&S CertGP(SAM) CertGP(BPS) MBA MSc(Psych) FRCVS, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology
10:45 11:35
Your local time: )

Innovating with integrity: The ethics of AI in veterinary practice
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jack Peploe, C|EH MASTER CYSA+ MCSE CCNA CompTIA (A+ Cloud+ Security+), Vet IT Expert and CEO - Veterinary IT Services

Speakers

Nick Jackson, Vet Locum - BVA Council Member

Madeleine Campbell, BVetMed MA BA DipECAR PhD DipECAWBM(AWSEL) FRCVS, Professor of Veterinary Ethics - Nottingham University School of Veterinary Medicine and Science

Cecile Yvon, Head of Strategic Relationships - Vet-AI

Eric Goldman, President - Vetology.ai

Kate Higgins, BVetMed MRCVS, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby
12:10 13:00
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Who will own the workflow - the vet, the client, or the patient?
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Hannah Allen, Chief Medical Officer - Heidi Health

Speakers

Oli Viner, BVetMed MRCVS, CTO - Hello Vet

Sophie Adamantos, Clinical Director - Paragon Referrals

Simon Hayes, BVM&S MRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer - Creature Comforts
13:30 14:20
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Behind the build: Secrets to successful veterinary projects
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Speakers

James Armstrong, ACIOB, Head of Project and Commercial Management - ACD Projects

Dilwar Hussain, ACIAT, Head of Architecture - ACD Projects

Louise Darvill, BA (Hons), Business Development and Marketing Manager - ACD Projects
14:35 15:25
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Building blocks for sustainable growth: Practical strategies for veterinary teams
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Speakers

Sarla Balse, BVM&S MRCVS GPCert(FelP), Practice Principal - Pennard Vets
15:45 16:35
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The art of negotiation - driving profit through procurement

Chairperson

Vicky Robinson, Director - Vet Dynamics

Speakers

Sarah McVey, Director and Veterinary Surgeon - Woolton Veterinary Centre

Ross M. Kelly, BVMS, MRCVS, Founder - Veterinary Independent Purchasing Group Ltd

09:00 09:45
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CMA transparency rules 2026: Don’t panic. Here’s what vets will probably need to do
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Susie Samuel, MA VetMB MRCVS, CEO and Founder - Digital Practice

David Harris, BVSc MRCVS, Head of Compliance and Veterinary Content - Digital Practice
10:00 10:50
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The price of progress: Can we innovate without losing the human touch
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jamie Crittall, BVSc MRCVS, Co-Founder and CCO - Pet Records

Charlie Barton, BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS, Co-founder and CEO - Pet Records
11:05 11:45
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Keeping pace with AI: By the time you read this, it's changed (again)
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Adele Williams-Xavier, BVSc MRCVS DipECEIM PhD, AI Consultant - AiWX

Liz Barton, MA VetMB MRCV MCIPR, Vet-CT and AI observer - Wellvet

Adrian Nelson-Pratt, BVSc DipCoaching MRCVS, Founder and Director - ANP Coaching
12:00 13:30
Your local time: )

Four minds, one future: Inside the veterinary profession of 2035
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Ben Sweeney, BVSc MSc CertAVP MRCVS, Founder and CEO - Vidivet

Jack Peploe, C|EH MASTER CYSA+ MCSE CCNA CompTIA (A+ Cloud+ Security+), Vet IT Expert and CEO - Veterinary IT Services

Liz Barton, MA VetMB MRCV MCIPR, Vet-CT and AI observer - Wellvet

Wendy Furness, MA VetMB CertEP MBA MRCVS, Director and Co-Founder - Animal Health Angels
13:50 14:20
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Leadership in flux: How to thrive when the only constant is change
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Andy Green, BVetMed MRCVS, Director - Andy Green Consulting
14:40 15:10
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How independent clinics can compete using AI tools
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Batuhan Guler, Head of AI - Lupa Pets

Nicolò Frisiani, M.Sc. in AI at Imperial College, Co-Founder & CEO - Lupa Pets

09:00 09:45
Your local time: )

Responsible AI in veterinary medicine: Safety governance, and real-world ROI
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12:00 12:45
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The independent advantage: Winning by playing to your strengths
Delivered by:

Speakers

Nicolò Frisiani, M.Sc. in AI at Imperial College, Co-Founder & CEO - Lupa Pets

Matei Bjola, Co-founder & COO - Lupa Pets

09:00 10:00
Your local time: )

Assessing feline thyroid function and the role of TSH

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
10:10 11:10
Your local time: )

Managing the mess - practical approaches to challenging wounds

Speakers

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
11:20 12:20
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Forelimb lameness: Shoulder diagnosis and treatment

Speakers

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT
12:30 13:00
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Panel Discussion

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
13:10 14:10
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Diagnosing hyper-and hypocortisolism: Which test when?

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University
14:20 15:20
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Inoperable, not untreatable - interventional oncology in veterinary cancer care

Speakers

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates
15:30 16:30
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Diagnosis of osteoarthritis and targeted treatments: Practical approaches

Speakers

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT
16:30 17:00
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Panel Discussion

Speakers

Julie Byron, DVM DACVM, Clinical Professor - The Ohio State University

Matthew Brunke, DVM DACVSMR (Canine) CCAT, CCAT Fellow - IAVRPT

Justin Ganjei, DVM DACVS-SA, Head of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Interventional Radiology - Veterinary Referral Associates

09:55 10:20
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How to: Pericardiocentesis

Speakers

Kieran Borgeat, BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC FHEA FRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA, Cardiology Consultant - Bristol Vet Specialists
10:25 10:50
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How to: Local blocks and perioperative analgesia

Speakers

Karla Borland, MA Vet MB Dip. ECVAA MRCVS, Clinical Director - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists
11:15 11:40
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How to: Bone marrow biopsies

Speakers

Paul Higgs, MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer and Internal Medicine Specialist - CVS
11:45 12:10
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Top tips for discussing chemotherapy with owners

Speakers

Owen Davies, Oncology Specialist - Bristol Vet Specialists
12:30 13:20
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Care is better when you’re part of a team

Speakers

Tara Ryan, RVN A1 Dip CRM MBVNA, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - CVS

Jackie Evans, Head of Veterinary Nurse Training - CVS UK (ltd)
14:15 15:05
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Coaching mindset: Growing yourself and your team

Speakers

Emma Cooper, Head of Ambulatory, Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic - CVS

Mark Moreton, Director of Learning and Development - CVS
15:15 16:05
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Of course I’m proud to be part of CVS!

Chairperson

Paul Higgs, MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer and Internal Medicine Specialist - CVS

Speakers

Tara Ryan, RVN A1 Dip CRM MBVNA, Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer - CVS

Lizzie McLennan-Green, BVM&S CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS, Companion Animal UK Veterinary Director - CVS Group Plc

Jenny Brown, Senior Regional Director - CVS

Mark Moreton, Director of Learning and Development - CVS

10:00 10:50
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Mastering abdominal ultrasound imaging: A standardised Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol (SDEP®) for never missing a lesion
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath
11:00 11:50
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From probe to pathology: Mastering the SDEP® 17-point abdominal ultrasound method
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath
12:00 12:50
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Adrenal pathology on ultrasound: What’s normal, what’s not, and what to do next
Delivered by:

Speakers

Eric Lindquist, DVM DABVP (Canine & Feline) Cert. IVUSS, CEO & Founder - Sonopath
14:00 14:50
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AI scribes in veterinary medicine: Navigating the future of clinical documentation
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adele Williams-Xavier, BVSc MRCVS DipECEIM PhD, AI Consultant - AiWX

Speakers

Bill Nolan, BSc BVetMed MRCVS, PMS Operations Support Lead - CVS

Ryan Norton, Head of Product - MWI Animal Health, UK

Ryan Mortimer, Enterprise Architect - Vets - Vets For Pets

10:00 10:50
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Gut instinct: You're never alone with a gut microbiome!
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ronan Fitzgerald, BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Advisor - Protexin Veterinary
11:00 11:50
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Cushing's case headaches? Get effective relief in just 45 minutes
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jamie Walker, MA VetMB MRCVS, Technical Services Manager - DECHRA
12:00 12:50
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Vexit? The results of the RCVS exit survey
Delivered by:

Speakers

Vicki Bolton, PhD, Research Manager - RCVS

Melanie Otour, Research Officer - RCVS
13:00 13:50
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Achieving NET ZERO: How to use the ultra-low flow Humphrey ADE-circle anaesthetic breathing system
Delivered by:

Speakers

David Humphrey, MBBS DA, Senior University Lecturer (Retired), Research in Medical and Veterinary Anaesthesia - Specialist Research Anaesthetist, Consultant to Anaequip-Vet UK
14:00 14:50
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Ear-resistible insights into yeast-only otitis externa
Delivered by:

Speakers

Darragh O’ Hanlon, BA Int MVB MRCVS CertVD, Veterinary Dermatologist - Nutgrove Veterinary Hospital
15:00 15:50
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Disciplinary cases at the RCVS: Dispelling the myths
Delivered by:

Speakers

Clare Paget, Lawyer, Director of Legal and Registrar - RCVS

10:05 10:55
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Utilising the Nu.Q® vet cancer test in practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Tom Butera, DVM, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Volition Veterinary
11:20 12:20
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Zenrelia: A new treatment to elevate care in canine allergic and atopic dermatitis
Delivered by:

Speakers

Timothy Jones, MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Consultant - Elanco Animal Health UK

Victoria Robinson, BVM&S BSc CertAVP (VD) DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology

Natalie Barnard, BVetMed CertVD DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - Bristol Vet Specialists
12:30 13:30
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Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), highlighting why a veterinary-specific system offers clear advantages over adapting human devices
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ian Ramsey, BVSc PhD Dipl.ECVIM-CA DSAM FHEA FRCVS, European Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine (CA) - University of Glasgow

Mike Wickham, Csci FIBMS, Managing Director - Woodley Equipment Company Ltd

John Crook, BSc CSci FIBMS, Biomedical Technical Manager - Woodley Equipment Company Ltd
13:50 14:40
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Exploring canine inflammatory brain disease: Early diagnosis and a regenerative medicine approach
Delivered by:

Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
14:50 15:40
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A new generation of hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier products and how veterinary transfusion medicine has evolved
Delivered by:

Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
16:00 16:50
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Better understanding cannabinoids and how they can be incorporated into the treatment of canine idiopathic epilepsy
Delivered by:

Speakers

Samuel Stewart, DVM, DACVECC, CEO - Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

09:00 09:50
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Emergency investigation of anaemia
Delivered by:

Speakers

Karen Humm, MA VetMB MSc CertVA DACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS, Associate Professor in Transfusion Medicine and ECC - Royal Veterinary College
10:00 10:50
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Fix the practice not the people: The organisational health perspective

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Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jason Spendelow, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Professional Practice - Keele University and Harper Adams University
11:00 11:50
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Abdo U/S NAD. How first opinion vets can write better ultrasound reports
Delivered by:

Speakers

Camilla Edwards, DVM CertAVP MRCVS, Founder - FOVU (First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound)
12:00 12:50
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CMA transparency rules 2026: Don’t panic. Here’s what vets will probably need to do
Delivered by:

Speakers

Susie Samuel, MA VetMB MRCVS, CEO and Founder - Digital Practice

David Harris, BVSc MRCVS, Head of Compliance and Veterinary Content - Digital Practice
13:00 13:50
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An integrated approach to chronic pain management
Delivered by:

Speakers

Matt Gurney, BVSc CertVA DipECVAA FRCVS, Vet Lead - Pawra
14:00 14:50
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Time for change: Challenging the “good enough” standard in parasite care
Delivered by:

Speakers

Cate Titterton, BA (Hons) BSc (Hons) BVetMED MRCVS CMgr, Vet - Saltburn vets

Jonathon Elgie, BVMS(hons) MRCVS, Veterinary Advisor - MSD Animal Health
15:00 15:50
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Exciting advances in plant-based dog & cat nutrition
Delivered by:

Speakers

Arielle Griffiths, BVSc MRCVS, Vet and Director - Just Be Kind Dog Food
16:15 17:00
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Life changing volunteering where it matters most: Veterinary challenges overseas

Speakers

Frédéric Lohr, MRCVS, Director of Operations - Worldwide Veterinary Service

09:00 09:50
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AI in veterinary medicine: Enhancing care and efficiency beyond the buzzwords
Delivered by:

Speakers

Massimiliano Melis, Msc, COO & Founder - Laika
10:00 10:50
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Unlocking the eye
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ruby Shorrock, BVMS MRCVS PGCertSAOphthal, Ophthalmology Clinician - Paragon Referrals
11:00 11:50
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Vets deserve better: Reclaiming your time, expertise, and peace of mind
Delivered by:

Speakers

Michael Gerges, MSc, AI/ML Officer - viggotech.io
12:00 12:50
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The missing piece of ‘friendly’ in your pet-friendly practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Robert Falconer-Taylor, BVetMed DipCABT MRCVS, Self-Employed Consultant
13:00 13:50
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Behaviour cases: The 10-minute dog behaviour consultation
Delivered by:

Speakers

Tom Mitchell, BVSc BSc MRCVS, Founder and Clinical Director - Behavet

Anita Dowe, BVSc CertAVP(VC) DipCABT MRCVS, Senior Clinical Animal Behaviourist - Behavet
14:00 14:50
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More than meets the eye: A closer look at dry eye and corneal ulcers
Delivered by:

Speakers

Emma Hancox, BSc BVSc MRCVS, Vet Advisor - DOMES PHARMA
15:00 15:50
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What should we REALLY be advising puppy owners about behaviour?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Anita Dowe, BVSc CertAVP(VC) DipCABT MRCVS, Senior Clinical Animal Behaviourist - Behavet

Tom Mitchell, BVSc BSc MRCVS, Founder and Clinical Director - Behavet
16:00 16:50
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Maximising your diagnostic potential: Insider secrets to end re-submissions, prioritise ancillary testing, and fast-track your cases
Delivered by:

Speakers

Roberta Rasotto, Dipl. ECVP, Pathologist (anatomic) - Vedis

Nazaré Pinto da Cunha, DVM PhD DipECVCP EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Co-founder & Clinical Director - Vedis

09:00 09:50
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Funding for independent veterinary practices
Delivered by:

Speakers

Paul Kelly, ACIB, Healthcare Relationship Manager - Unity Trust Bank

Martin Leake, ACIB, Healthcare Relationship Manager - Unity Trust Bank

Gregory Elliot, Practice Owner - Live Well Vets

Graham Scott, Funding & Acquisitions Consultant - Shire Insurance

Chris Vowles
10:00 10:50
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A gut, a kidney and a brain walk into a bar: Understanding the microbiome connection
Delivered by:

Speakers

Hillary Pearce, DVM MRCVS, Professional and Veterinary Affairs Manager - Hill’s Pet Nutrition, UK & Ireland
11:00 11:50
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Feeding pets wisely: Tackling nutrition misinformation
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Sarah Hormozi, MSc. Animal Nutrition, Head of Science & Education - UK Pet Food

Speakers

Marge Chandler, DVM MS MANZCVS DACVIM (Small Animal Medicine and Nutrition) MRCVS, Independent Consultant in Small Animal Nutrition and Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutritionist - Vets-Now Referrals Glasgow

Christine Huggett, PhD, Pet Nutritionist, Director at The Pet Food Consultant - Honorary Professor at the University of Nottingham

Georgia Woods-Lee, BSc (Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS (Nutrition), RVN, Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) Nutrition, Academic Researcher, Author of BSAVA Guide to Nutrition - Clinical Lead for the Obesity Care Clinic at University of Liverpool
12:00 12:50
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Cutting through the hype; An evidence-based evaluation of laser and regenerative technologies in veterinary medicine
Delivered by:

Speakers

Emily Ashdown, RVN ADIPPHYS ISFMCert CSMCert Cert CanineHydro L3AET MRAMP MIRVAP AHPR, International Training and Education Manager - Companion Animal Health

Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS, Clinical Director, Veterinary Surgeon
13:00 13:50
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Bioactive peptide supplements: Breaking the itch/scratch cycle in dogs
Delivered by:

Speakers

Lindsey Kock, DVM, Consulting Veterinarian - Bimini Pet Health

Sam Al-Murrani, PhD MBA PCQI, Director - BIMINI ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED
14:00 14:50
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Is the “classic pet health plan” still applicable in today’s veterinary world?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Rebecca Carberry, PgCertVBM, Communications Trainer - Onswitch

Caroline Collins, BVetMed MRCVS GPCertFelP, Director - Pennard Vets
15:00 15:50
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Where AI meets innovation – the next era of veterinary CT
Delivered by:

Speakers

Benjamin Beck, Co-founder and Developer, CEO - Equine Lounge

Valerie Petzina, Account and Application Manager - Qalibra CT

Hugo Dorez, PhD in Medical Imaging, CSO & Founder - HAWKCELL
16:00 16:50
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Courage over comfort: Stories from the 30 Under Thirty alumni
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Jack Pye, RVN CertVNECC, Account Manager/RVN - IMV Imaging

Speakers

Izzy Hocking, BVSc MRCVS, Global Animal Health Advisor - BROOKE, ACTION FOR WORKING HORSES AND DONKEYS

Sophie Oliver, Veterinary Surgeon- Rotating Intern - Willows, Linnaeus

Emmanuel Oloyede, Veterinary Surgeon - Past President of Animal Aspirations

Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, MRCVS BVetMed BSc, Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Crofts Veterinary Practice - Linnaeus

10:00 10:15
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Enhancing the culture of infection control in veterinary practice: Glo germ trial

Speakers

Michelle Farrow, BSc (Hons) MRes RVN, research assistant - CVS Vets
10:30 10:45
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Tips for painless veterinary practice setup

Speakers

Janete Krumina, Practice Owner/Veterinary Surgeon
11:00 12:00
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Career stories - if you can see it, you can be it
12:10 12:25
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Does the surgical method for management of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in dogs affect clinical outcome?

Chairperson

Julian Hoad, President - BSAVA

Speakers

Claudia Franzini, New Graduate Vet, BSAVA Clinical Abstract Award Winner, Veterinary Surgeon - Animal Trust Vets CIC
12:35 12:50
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Outcome of lip-to-lid subdermal plexus flaps to reconstruct defects of the lower eyelid in dogs and cats: 46 cases (2005-2022)

Chairperson

Julian Hoad, President - BSAVA

Speakers

Alberto Sesana, BSAVA Clinical Abstract Award Winner, ECVS Residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon - Granta Veterinary Specialists
13:00 13:15
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Ultrasonographic measurement of kidney to aorta parameters in french bulldogs

Speakers

Elsa Penel, Diagnostic Imaging
13:30 14:30
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Don’t wait for the job ad: Flip the script on your career
14:45 15:00
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Audit for action: Shaping responsible antibiotic use in small animal practices in Devon & Cornwall

Speakers

Katherine Davis, Quality Improvement Lead and Clinical Director

Alice Bell, Senior Veterinary Surgeon and Quality Improvement Lead
15:15 15:30
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Young Vet Jobs: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Speakers

Hannah Spooner, BVSc MRCVS, New Graduate Programme Lead - CVS
15:45 16:45
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Vet Mums Mastermind learnings and meetup

10:45 11:00
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In Practice Pranayama

Speakers

Linds Raven Emrich, RVN, VY Associate Yoga Teacher - VetYogi
12:30 12:45
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Consult Room Quickie Yoga

Speakers

Linds Raven Emrich, RVN, VY Associate Yoga Teacher - VetYogi
14:00 14:15
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Blissful Ball & Socket Yin Yoga

Speakers

Sarah Loker, Communications Co-Ordinator - VetYogi
15:30 15:45
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Soothe your Soles Yoga

Speakers

Chloe Hannigan, BVetMed MRCVS, Founder and Director - VetYogi

09:00 10:00
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Creating sustainable communities of belonging
10:15 11:15
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Spoonie careers for the future: Paving the way for future talent and widening participation
11:30 13:00
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Active allyship: Cards against inclusivity
13:15 14:15
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Designing workplaces that work for everyone to thrive and succeed
14:30 15:30
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Do I need a personal brand as a veterinary professional?
15:45 16:45
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How to create and foster a more LGBTQ+ friendly workplace?

08:45 12:45
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Optimised closure, minimised complications

Speakers

Lynda Rutherford, BVM&S MVetMed DiplECVS PGcert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal (Dick) School Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
13:15 17:15
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An eye-opening session to eyelid surgery

Speakers

James Rushton, Head of Ophthalmology - Paragon Referrals

08:30 10:00
Your local time: )

No more headaches

Speakers

Eleanor Haskey, RVN BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Lisa Angell, VTS (anaesthesia/analgesia) PgCert Vet Ed RVN FHEA, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.
10:15 11:45
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Orbiting excellence

Speakers

James Rushton, Head of Ophthalmology - Paragon Referrals
12:00 13:30
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You’ve got to be kidney-ing me

Speakers

Laura Frost, VetMB MA certAVP(GSAS) PgcertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity
13:45 15:15
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Do you have the gall to remove it all?

Speakers

Laura Frost, VetMB MA certAVP(GSAS) PgcertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity
15:30 17:00
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Getting to the bottom of it

Speakers

Laura Frost, VetMB MA certAVP(GSAS) PgcertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity

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