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Conference Programme 2024

Committed to providing you with the best content, covering a diverse range of relevant yet inspiring clinical sessions from world-class speakers, the London Vet Show's 2025 clinical programme, is truly where passion for animal health meets professional excellence.

Join us at the ExCeL London on 20-21 November 2025 and gain up to 17 hours of CPD over just two days.

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08:45 09:00
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BVA President's address

Speakers

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA
09:05 09:15
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RVC opening welcome

Speakers

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College
09:15 10:05
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Hot and bothered: A logical approach to the patient with fever
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
10:30 11:20
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Brain before bladder: Management of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ellie Mardell, Feline Medicine Specialist - Feline Better
12:00 12:50
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Why, when and how do we flush ears in practice?

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ralf Mueller, Chief, Allergology and Dermatology Service - Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, Germany
14:10 15:00
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Help! Complications in the operating room during abdominal surgery and how to handle them
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

David Church, Director - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Vicky Lipscomb, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
15:30 16:20
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What's the evidence for corticosteroid use in neurological patients?

Chairperson

David Church, Director - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Steven DeDecker, Professor Neurology and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College
16:45 17:35
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Medical Mystery Tour
Sponsored by:

Speakers

David Church, Director - Royal Veterinary College

09:30 10:20
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Pals or pests: What happened to all those pandemic puppies?

Chairperson

Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Zoe Belshaw, Consultant - EviVet Research Consultancy

Rowena Packer, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science - Royal Veterinary College
10:45 11:35
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Is dementia really a "thing" in our patients? Recognition and management strategies

Chairperson

Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Steven DeDecker, Professor Neurology and Neurosurgery - Royal Veterinary College
12:15 13:05
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Decision making relating to treatment of hypertension: Case discussions

Chairperson

Dylan Yaffy, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sarah Caney, CEO - Vet Professionals
13:45 14:35
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My top tips for diagnosing and managing polyarthritis

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
15:00 15:50
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Practical tips to support of anorexic cats

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sarah Caney, CEO - Vet Professionals
16:25 17:15
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Saving lives: Blood transfusions in cats - when can they be treated as small dogs and when not?

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine

09:00 09:50
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Top tips for approaching the poorly rabbit and managing owner expectations

Chairperson

Linda Belton, President - RCVS

Speakers

Jenna Richardson, Head of Department - Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Animal Practice - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
10:15 11:05
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Extreme conformation in dogs explained: You will never see dogs the same way again

Chairperson

Linda Belton, President - RCVS

Speakers

Dan O'Neill, Associate Professor Companion Animall Epidemiology - Royal Veterinary College
11:45 12:35
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Common things occur commonly: Diagnosing and managing the most common conditions in guinea pigs

Chairperson

Linda Belton, President - RCVS

Speakers

Jenna Richardson, Head of Department - Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Animal Practice - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
14:15 15:05
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Pugs, drugs and thugs: How to help your clients avoid the illegal puppy trade

Chairperson

Niall Connell, Past President - RCVS

Speakers

Zoe Belshaw, Consultant - EviVet Research Consultancy

Rowena Packer, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science - Royal Veterinary College
15:35 16:25
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In-house testing for skin patients: Sensible or waste of time?

Chairperson

Niall Connell, Past President - RCVS

Speakers

Ralf Mueller, Chief, Allergology and Dermatology Service - Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, Germany
16:50 17:40
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First do no harm: Top tips for improving your rabbit dentals

Chairperson

Niall Connell, Past President - RCVS

Speakers

Jenna Richardson, Head of Department - Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotic Animal Practice - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

09:00 09:45
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Acute pancreatitis in the canine: Diagnosis and management

Chairperson

Susan Randell, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Fabio Procoli - Anicura Ospedale Veterinario i Portoni Rossi, Bologna, Italy
10:00 10:45
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Suffering in silence: Spotting signs of feline chronic triaditis

Chairperson

Susan Randell, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Fabio Procoli - Anicura Ospedale Veterinario i Portoni Rossi, Bologna, Italy
11:00 11:45
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Routine de-worming is it time to change your routine?

Chairperson

Susan Randell, Sr Medical Consulting Manager, Europe - IDEXX

Speakers

Ian Wright, Chair of ESCCAP and partner - The Mount Veterinary Practice
12:00 12:45
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Prescription poop: The microbiome, dysbiosis and FMT

Chairperson

Maria Jackson, Diagnostic Support Vet - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Fabio Procoli - Anicura Ospedale Veterinario i Portoni Rossi, Bologna, Italy
13:00 13:45
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Stayin’ Alive: A ‘crash’ course in CPR

Chairperson

Maria Jackson, Diagnostic Support Vet - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Yvonne McGrotty, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX
14:00 14:45
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‘test something, no, test EVERYTHING…..STAT!’ choosing and interpreting useful diagnostics in the emergency patient

Chairperson

Maria Jackson, Diagnostic Support Vet - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Bill Saxon, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
15:00 15:45
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All systems go or all systems no? How and why to use C-reactive protein in dogs

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Bill Saxon, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX
16:00 16:50
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Go with the flow: Practical fluid therapy in the emergency patient

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Yvonne McGrotty, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX
17:00 17:50
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The AKI patient: All the 'critical' details

Chairperson

Krista Visser 't Hooft, Manager UK Medical Consulting - IDEXX Laboratories

Speakers

Bill Saxon, IDEXX Medical Education Specialist - IDEXX

09:30 10:30
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Sustainability: Beyond bins and bulbs

Chairperson

David Tweedle, Clinical Director - Bath Vets - IVC Evidensia Small Animal Clinical Board Chair

Speakers

Alex Kearsley-Fleet, Group Commercial Development Director - IVC Evidensia

Sarah Heath, Group Sustainability & ESG Director - IVC Evidensia
10:50 11:50
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Leadership in practice: Titles and dictatorships

Chairperson

David Tweedle, Clinical Director - Bath Vets - IVC Evidensia Small Animal Clinical Board Chair

Speakers

Daniella Dos Santos, Director of Professional Culture - IVC Evidensia

Sharon Clack, Group Head of Leadership Development - IVC Evidensia
12:10 13:10
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Culture club without karma chameleon

Chairperson

David Tweedle, Clinical Director - Bath Vets - IVC Evidensia Small Animal Clinical Board Chair

Speakers

Jules Davis, Hospital Director - Blaise Referrals

Andrew Kent, Clinical Director / Internal Medicine Specialist - Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital
13:50 14:50
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The real silent witness: Giving animals a voice in crime detection

Chairperson

David Tweedle, Clinical Director - Bath Vets - IVC Evidensia Small Animal Clinical Board Chair

Speakers

Dave Martin, Group Head of Animal Welfare, IVC Evidensia - Clinical Director, Brownlow Vets

Richard Sinclair, UK Head of Animal Welfare, IVC Evidensia - Clinical Director, Lamond Vets
15:10 16:10
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Reports from the cutting edge: Tails from the forensic casebook

Chairperson

David Tweedle, Clinical Director - Bath Vets - IVC Evidensia Small Animal Clinical Board Chair

Speakers

Dave Martin, Group Head of Animal Welfare, IVC Evidensia - Clinical Director, Brownlow Vets

Richard Sinclair, UK Head of Animal Welfare, IVC Evidensia - Clinical Director, Lamond Vets

09:30 10:15
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Any species, any sample, any time…how digital cytology can transform your lab practices

Speakers

Michal Neta, Cytopathology Manager, Zoetis - Global Diagnostics Digital Cytopathology
10:30 11:15
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Next generation haematology with AI powered CBC analysis: A case-based review

Speakers

Richard Goldstein, Global Chief Medical Officer and Head of Medical Affairs - Zoetis
11:30 12:15
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Looking Back/Looking Forward: Heritage and Innovation in Dermatology

Speakers

Jonny Lambert, CA Veterinary Lead - Zoetis UK
13:30 14:15
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The Team Approach to Chronic Allergic Skin Disease In Dogs: Diagnosis

Speakers

Debbie Gow, Head of Dermatology - Veterinary Specialists Scotland
14:30 15:15
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The Team Approach to Chronic Allergic Skin Disease In Dogs: Management

Speakers

Debbie Gow, Head of Dermatology - Veterinary Specialists Scotland
15:30 16:15
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Apoquel and Cytopoint: Where and when to use in your dermatology cases

Speakers

George Matthews, Veterinary Consultant - Zoetis UK

09:20 10:10
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Creating a stress free environment: Designing optimal housing for exotic patients in hospital settings

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Molly Rogerson, RVN - Royal Veterinary College
10:45 11:35
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Emergency stabilisation techniques
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Louise Welsh, Head Critical Care RVN - Royal Veterinary College
11:50 12:40
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How haemodynamic monitoring can help prevent an AKI during anaesthesia!

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sara Lawrence Mills, Senior Clinical Training Fellow in Anaesthesia - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
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Emergency database bloods

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Louise Welsh, Head Critical Care RVN - Royal Veterinary College
15:00 15:50
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Environmental sustainability in anaesthesia practice

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sara Lawrence Mills, Senior Clinical Training Fellow in Anaesthesia - Royal Veterinary College
16:05 16:55
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Ultrasound in veterinary medicine: How RVNs can get involved

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Jack Pye, Account Manager - IMV Imaging

09:10 10:00
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Diagnostic approach to soft tissue injuries of the pastern and digital flexor tendon sheath

Chairperson

David Manuel Bolt, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Alex Hawkins, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
10:20 11:10
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Common injuries to the distal limb - foot

Speakers

David Manuel Bolt, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
11:40 12:30
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Common orthopaedic conditions of the hindlimb

Chairperson

David Manuel Bolt, Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Alex Hawkins, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:20
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Management of strangles on a yard
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Philip Ivens, Managing Director - Buckingham Equine Vets Limited
14:50 15:40
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This could be herpes : What do I do now? EHV-1 infection in horses

Chairperson

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Richard Newton, Director of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance - Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, Cambridge Vet School
16:00 16:50
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Notifiable diseases in horses: Recognition and management

Chairperson

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Fleur Whitlock, Veterinary Surgeon and Epidemiologist - Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, Cambridge Vet School

Sara Higgins, Veterinary Advisor - Veterinary Exotic Notifiable Diseases Unit (VENDU)

09:20 10:10
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Evidence-based treatment of Equine asthma

Speakers

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College
10:30 11:20
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Evidence-based management of PPID and EMS
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Nicola Menzies-Gow, Professor of Equine Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
11:50 12:40
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Evidence-based rehabilitation of the competition horse

Chairperson

Bettina Dunkel, Professor in Equine Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Kate Hanousek, Resident in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
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What does it take to be a successful competition vet?

Chairperson

Alex Hawkins, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sam Offord, Veterinary Surgeon - NEH Cotswolds
15:30 16:20
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Don't get caught out: Treating horses in line with doping regulations

Chairperson

Alex Hawkins, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ben Coles, Clinical Director - Bourton Vale Equine Clinic
16:50 17:40
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Emergencies and injuries in the competition horse

Chairperson

Alex Hawkins, RCVS & EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Lecturer in Equine Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Nicola Lynch, Equine Surgeon - Hawthorns Equine Ltd.

09:00 09:50
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Approach to back pain in practice
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Marcus Swail, Partner - EquiVET Ireland

Speakers

Esther Skelly-Smith, Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Principal - Shanaghan Veterinary Services
10:15 11:05
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Holistic evaluation of the poorly performing sport horse

Chairperson

Marcus Swail, Partner - EquiVET Ireland

Speakers

Rachel Murray, Associate and Veterinary Specialist, Rossdales Diagnostic Centre, Head of Equine Clinical Support - VetCT
11:30 12:20
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Rehabilitation of OA and injury prevention

Chairperson

Marcus Swail, Partner - EquiVET Ireland

Speakers

Rachel Salz, Specialist Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Andre Buthe Equine Clinic
14:00 14:50
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Management of OA and what to inject when

Chairperson

Esther Skelly-Smith, Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Principal - Shanaghan Veterinary Services

Speakers

Rachel Salz, Specialist Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation - Andre Buthe Equine Clinic
15:20 16:10
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Pre-purchase examination of the sport horse: Yay or neigh?

Chairperson

Esther Skelly-Smith, Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Principal - Shanaghan Veterinary Services

Speakers

Marcus Swail, Partner - EquiVET Ireland
16:50 17:40
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Horse-tack-rider interface issues as a cause of veterinary problems, and how to spot them

Chairperson

Esther Skelly-Smith, Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Principal - Shanaghan Veterinary Services

Speakers

Rachel Murray, Associate and Veterinary Specialist, Rossdales Diagnostic Centre, Head of Equine Clinical Support - VetCT

09:00 09:50
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Itchy alpacas: Resolving the owners’ nightmare

Chairperson

Emily Craven, Animal Welfare Committee - Defra

Speakers

Claire Whitehead, Director - The Alpaca Vet
10:15 11:05
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LFT for FPT! A better way to measure IgG and what it could mean for calf health

Chairperson

Emily Craven, Animal Welfare Committee - Defra

Speakers

Rachel Hayton, Veterinary Surgeon and Research Lead - Synergy Farm Health
11:30 12:20
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CHeCS: What’s my role and what might trip me up?

Chairperson

Emily Craven, Animal Welfare Committee - Defra

Speakers

Helen Carty, SRUC Veterinary Centre Manager - SRUC Veterinary Services
14:00 14:50
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Say goodbye to box-ticking exercises! Transform your farm assurance reviews into proactive stewardship opportunities

Chairperson

Emily Collins-Wingate, Farm Vet - Westpoint Farm Vets

Speakers

Gwen Rees, Veterinary Development Manager, Menter a Busnes, Lecturer in Veterinary Science - Aberystwyth University, President, BVA Wales Branch
15:20 16:10
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Did someone say goat or G.O.A.T: All you need to know

Chairperson

Emily Collins-Wingate, Farm Vet - Westpoint Farm Vets

Speakers

Benjamin Dustan, President, Goat Veterinary Society - ParagonVet Ltd T/a Tarn Farm Vets
16:50 17:40
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Fertility treatments and control of the oestrus cycle in dairy and beef cattle – a practical guide

Chairperson

Emily Collins-Wingate, Farm Vet - Westpoint Farm Vets

Speakers

Colin Penny, Medical Affairs Manager - Livestock POMV - Zoetis UK

09:10 10:00
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Veterinary career support for returning professionals

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Lacey Pitcher, VN Times editor and locum RVN - VN Times

Sarah Armstrong, Owner/Director, Cirrus Business Solutions - Accreditor, Great Workplaces by BVA

Andrew Curwen, Chief Executive - XLVets

Angharad Belcher, Director for Advancement of the Professions
10:35 11:25
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Taking your career overseas: How to succeed in living and working overseas

Chairperson

Adrian Nelson-Pratt, Founder and Director - ANP Coaching

Speakers

Natasha Hetzel, Veterinary Education Manager - Linnaeus

Charlotte Jennings, Head of Acquisitions - Medivet

Rosie Herrington, Mixed Animal Practitioner & International Development Consultant - Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
12:00 12:50
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Going wild, the role of vets in conservation

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA

Speakers

Sophie Lund Rasmussen, Dr Hedgehog, Research Fellow at Linacre College and WildCRU - University of Oxford

Sean McCormack, Vet, wildlife presenter, conservationist, and naturalist

Lauren Valentine, Zoo/Wildlife Veterinary Nurse - Marwell Wildlife
13:15 14:05
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How does your workplace culture impact team dynamics

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Jenny Guyat, Trainer and Culture Lead - VetLed

Sara Jackson, ECC clinician Garden Vets - keele

Liz Somerville, President - VMG - Veterinary Management Group
14:30 15:20
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Post graduate qualifications: What's in it for me?

Chairperson

Rosamund Ford, Senior Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Primary Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Jo Hillard, Director - Central CPD

Claire Vinten, Head of Education - BSAVA

Matthew Jones, Head of School - The Harper & Keele Vet School

Linda Prescott-Clements, Director of Education - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
15:55 16:45
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HOT TOPIC: Taking positives from redundancy

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Rachel Bennett, Education and Skills Manager - Prospect

Sarah Keir, Peripatetic vet offering ultrasound, medicine and cardiology services - VetArtis

Adrian Nelson-Pratt, Founder and Director - ANP Coaching

09:15 10:30
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How do we advise clients about feeding their pets?

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Jo White, Co-Director - Human Behaviour Change for Life (HBCL)

Sally Everitt, Chair, Companion animal feeding working group - BVA, InFocus Clinical Support Lead RCVS Knowledge at RCVS Knowledge

Georgia Woods-Lee, Clinical Lead of the Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic - University of Liverpool
10:45 11:45
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Practise what you preach: Reaching net zero is a team effort

Chairperson

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Ed Bailey, Clinical Director and Sustainability Lead - George Farm Vets

James Bevan, Planetary Health Senior Teaching Fellow Public Health Registrar - University of Southampton

Laura Binnie, Veterinary Surgeon and Sustainability Lead - Paragon Veterinary Group, Cumbria
12:00 13:15
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The Vet Record Debate: People or pets - whose needs should take priority?
Supported by:

Chairperson

Suzanne Jarvis, Editor In Chief - BVA Journals

Speakers

Rowena Packer, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science - Royal Veterinary College

Sean Wensley, Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement - PDSA

Ruth Serlin, Training Consultant - Veterinary Defence Society Training Veterinary Humanities UK

Bolu Eso, Small animal locum veterinarian - Vet Record Advisory Board member
13:30 14:30
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What's the role of risk-based preventive health care within a contextualised care framework?
In association with:

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA

Speakers

Carol Gray, Co-founder, Vet Humanities UK - Principal Lecturer, Hartpury University

Jim McMorran, GP Member of the Adult Reference Group of the UK National Screening Committee - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) GP/ NHS West Midlands Cancer Alliance (WMCA) Primary Care Cancer Lead

James Barr, Chief Medical Officer - Mars Science and Diagnostics
14:45 16:00
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HOT TOPIC: Beyond the box, animal welfare in pig and poultry confinement systems
In association with:

Chairperson

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Toby Allcock, Chair - Pig Veterinary Society Welfare Sub-Group

Julia Wrathall, Applied animal welfare scientist and independent animal welfare consultant

Michael Clark, Clinical Associate Professor of Poultry Medicine & Agribusiness - School of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, University of Nottingham

09:30 10:15
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The Impact of Human-Led Technology in Veterinary Clinics
Delivered by:

Speakers

Thom Jenkins, CEO and Cofounder - Petsapp

Vanessa Waite, Head Vet & Owner - The Vet Station Molessey
10:35 11:20
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Recruitment Marketing: Hire Better, Faster and Cheaper

Speakers

Olly King, Founder and Veterinary Surgeon - The Meraki Initiative
11:40 12:25
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Veterinary AI: An Insider’s Chat with Jack on Transforming Vet Care
Delivered by:

Speakers

Nicolò Frisiani, Co-founder and CEO - Lupa Pets

Jack Peploe, CEO - Veterinary IT Services
12:45 13:30
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Revolutionising the Practice Journey: Next Generation Reminders
Delivered by:

Speakers

Susie Samuel, CEO and Founder - Digital Practice
13:50 14:35
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The Veterinary Ownership Revolution: The Power of Employee Ownership for Business Resilience

Chairperson

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Speakers

Ninad Shinde, CEO And Founder - Virtue Vets

Vicky Robinson, Director - Vet Dynamics

Patrick McKee, Veterinarian and Clinic Owner - Ashwood Vets

Caroline Collins, Veterinarian and Director - Pennard Vets
14:55 15:40
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Can technology bring you closer to your customers? Spoiler: Yes it can!
Delivered by:

Speakers

Julien Renard, Veterinarian, CEO & Co-Founder - Vetstoria

Julien Poublon, Veterianian & Co-Founder - Vetstoria

Adam Greenbaum, Chief Marketing Officer - Petvisor
16:00 17:00
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Founding Practice Journeys: Challenges, Innovations and Growth

Chairperson

Chris White, Leadership Development and Business Consulting - Mongrel Consulting

Speakers

Charlotte Mayers, Founder - The Mayers Veterinary Clinic

Bernice Fitzmaurice, Director - Riverside Veterinary Care Ltd

Ian Stroud, Veterinary Director and Founder - Pet People
17:30 19:00
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Happy Hour

09:30 10:20
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From hire to inspire: Employee retention doesn’t just happen
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Rory Cowlam, Clinical Director - Pickles

Speakers

John Read, Managing Director - Supreme Search Specialists

Max Cory, Director - The George Veterinary Group

Jo Malone, CEO - VetPartners

Rachel Simmons, Practice Director and Veterinary Surgeon - Edhen Veterinary Surgery
10:35 11:25
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Laser Focus: Transforming practice revenue with cutting-edge treatments
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jamie Crittall, Chief Commercial Officer - Pet Records Ltd

Speakers

Debbie Torraca, Owner of Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning, LLC, Colchester, Connecticut - USA - Member of Multi Radiance Veterinary Advisory Board and Director of Animal Health Programs, USA

Carol Dobson, Practice Owner - Craigpark Veterinary Centre

Siobhan Menzies, Vet - HolisticPet
11:45 12:35
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Creating a framework of success: The Thrums story
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Justin Phillips, Founder - Practice Made Purrfect

Gavin Durston, Veterinary Surgeon, Director - Thrums Vets & XLVets

Naomi Oikonomou, Marketing - Petsapp
12:55 13:45
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The currency of vet care: It's time we talked about pricing
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Dr Gemma Barmby, Business Development Consultant - Vet Dynamics
13:55 14:45
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Veterinary practice design and building management: Meet the Experts
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Maddie Moate, BAFTA award-winning TV presenter, author, and YouTube filmmaker

Speakers

James Armstrong, Commercial Manager - ACD Projects

Dilwar Hussain, Senior Architectural Technologist - ACD Projects

Nicola Cosgrove, Business Development Manager - ACD Projects
15:00 15:50
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Setting up for success: Crafting your dream practice business plan

Chairperson

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Speakers

Suzanne Headington, Partner - Staverton Office - Hazlewoods

Jason Freezer, Practice Manager/ Director - Bright Side Vets

Karmen Webbe, Practice Owner - King Street Vets

Claire Smith, Founder and Vet - Beacon View Vets
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Looking ahead, an update on the future guardians of your practice

Chairperson

Vicky Robinson, Director - Vet Dynamics

Speakers

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Jeff Lermer, Founder - Jeff Lermer and Associates

Matthew Flann, Director - Pennard Vet Group
17:00 17:50
Your local time: )

30 Under Thirty Awards Ceremony

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Who are the VMD & how do I comply with the new VMR?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jon Haycock, Senior Veterinary Assessor - Veterinary Medicines Directorate
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Bravecto Injectable – new innovation, new conversation, only once a year
Delivered by:

Speakers

Siân Stockford, Technical Lead - MSD Animal Health

Roeland Wessels, Vet & Communications stratagist - St-Anne Advies
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

The Wait is Over…Introducing Tessie® and Bonqat®
Delivered by:

Speakers

Kathryn Lovegrove, Vet Advisor - DOMES PHARMA

Emma Hancox, Vet Advisor - DOMES PHARMA
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Fussy Eater or Foodie? Oodles of Poodles and Lots of Labs
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ciara Clarke, In-house vet and researcher - Butternut Box: A Fresh take on dog food
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Cutting-edge Cardiology: HeartVets partners with Lupa’s innovative PMS to deliver outstanding care
Delivered by:

Speakers

Nicolò Frisiani, Co-founder and CEO - Lupa Pets

Jo Harris, Co-Founder | Managing Director - HeartVets
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Bravecto Injectable – new innovation, new conversation, only once a year
Delivered by:

Speakers

Siân Stockford, Technical Lead - MSD Animal Health

Roeland Wessels, Vet & Communications stratagist - St-Anne Advies
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

Human allergy to cats. A new veterinary intervention
Delivered by:

Speakers

Andy Sparkes, Simply Feline Veterinary Consultancy and Co-Editor - Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Ebenezer Satyaraj, Director - Nestle Purina Research
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Backs of the future - advances in canine spinal surgery
Delivered by:

Speakers

Colin Driver, Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, CVS Group PLC

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Get Safe, Get Smart with Inventory Intelligence
Delivered by:

Speakers

Joey Campagna, Executive Vice President - CUBEX Europe
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

The Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test - Early Detection with Canine Cancer Screening
Delivered by:

Speakers

Daniel Sheres, Global Product Manager - Volition Veterinary
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Senior Pets, Happier Vets: Non-invasive pain fixes & success stories
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jane McNae, Veterinarian & Canine Therapist - Paws in Motion, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Hong Kong
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

The Power of Connection: How Real Vet Practices Are Saving Over 200 Hours a Month with Multi-Channel Comms

Speakers

Susie Samuel, CEO and Founder - Digital Practice
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Current evidence: Photobiomodulation in practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Lisa Miller, Veterinary Medical Director - Companion Animal Health
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Point of Care Testing for Thyroid Disease in Dogs and Cats
Delivered by:

Speakers

Deborah S. Greco, Veterinary Endocrinologist and Internal Medicine Specialist - Desert Veterinary Specialists, Palm Desert CA
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

We Love Vets
Delivered by:

Speakers

Elsa Genové - My Vet Loyal

Euan Keenan, Co-Founder - My Vet Loyal
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Perioperative feeding: Beyond Bland
Delivered by:

Speakers

Clare Hemmings, Scientific Communications Manager - Royal Canin

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Feather picking parrots getting you in a flap? Exploring medical causes of feather damaging behaviour in captive psittacines
Delivered by:

Speakers

Dominic Byron-Chance, Head of Exotics Service - Southfields Veterinary Specialists (Linnaeus)
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Seizures or Syncope – An Insight
Delivered by:

Speakers

James Harvey Elford, Head of Neurology / Neurosurgery - London Vet Specialists
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Challenges in diagnosing and treating feline pancreatitis: what is the evidence?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Julien Bazelle, Clinician in Internal Medicine - Davies Veterinary Specialists/Linnaeus
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Integrating ChatGPT into Veterinary Clinical Practice Workshop
Delivered by:

Speakers

Shawn Wilkie, CEO - Talkatoo
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

How will I manage? Could I cope with the challenge of practice ownership?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Karmen Webbe, Practice Owner - King Street Vets
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Which drugs do we use in our brachycephalic dogs with BOAS
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jane Ladlow, Veterinary Specialist - Granta Veterinary Specialists
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

5 Amazing seconds – A new transformative treatment for corneal infections
Delivered by:

Speakers

Simon Dean, Director - Photon – therapeutics

Mark Leddy, CEO - Photon Therapeutics
16:00 16:30
Your local time: )

Bright Mind Awards Ceremony

10:20 11:20
Your local time: )

Why won’t the #$@&%* tooth come out?!!!
Delivered by:

Speakers

Dr Ivan Crotaz, Director - Bonovate Ltd
12:50 13:50
Your local time: )

Emergency and Critical Care in Rabbits and Rodents
Delivered by:

Speakers

Molly Varga, RCVS Recognised Specialist - Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Rutland House Referrals

Craig Tessyman, Exotic veterinary nurse team leader - Rutland House Referrals
14:00 15:00
Your local time: )

Responsible parasite control in practice and how to achieve it
Delivered by:

Speakers

Hany Elsheikha, Head of ESCCAP UK & Ireland - ESCCAP UK & Ireland

Philippa Richmond, Registered Veterinary Nurse at Oakwood Veterinary Referrals - ESCCAP UK & Ireland Member

Phill Elliott, Owner - Small World Vet Centre (ESCCAP Winner)
15:40 16:40
Your local time: )

Your professions - your views explored

Speakers

Linda Belton, President - RCVS

Lizzie Lockett, Chief Executive - RCVS

Vicki Bolton, Research Manager - RCVS

10:00 11:00
Your local time: )

Intro to Ultrasound for Vets - Area A
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jake Thomas, Clinical Manager - IMV Imaging

Deirdre O’Hara, Clinical Manager - IMV Imaging
11:00 12:00
Your local time: )

Endoscopy Q+A (with on-stand demos throughout LVS that will be bookable) - Area B
Delivered by:

Speakers

Mark Dunning, Professor and a RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist - Small Animal Internal Medicine
13:00 14:00
Your local time: )

Intro to Ultrasound for Vet Nurses - Area A
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jack Pye, Account Manager - IMV Imaging
14:00 15:00
Your local time: )

Perfecting the Endoscopy Setup for Vet Nurses - Area B

Speakers

Jack Pye, Account Manager - IMV Imaging
15:00 16:00
Your local time: )

X-Ray Image Optimisation and Positioning with Connect DR and Vet Solutions Area - A
Delivered by:

Speakers

Jake Thomas, Clinical Manager - IMV Imaging

Deirdre O’Hara, Clinical Manager - IMV Imaging
16:00 17:00
Your local time: )

Laser Safety - Area B
Delivered by:

Speakers

Andy Cole, Radiation Protection Advicor - Stephen Green Associates

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Guiding the future of anti-racist vet / Nursing education
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Career progression for parenting professionals
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Take the lead: The power of community for independent practices
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Contextualised care: Implementing the theory
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

From social media to the stage: Moving into speaking
14:00 14:55
Your local time: )

Unlock Remote & Consulting Vet Careers
15:10 16:00
Your local time: )

How can we encourage entrepreneurship amongst veterinary women?
16:10 17:00
Your local time: )

Deep dive: Crafting your dream practice business plan

09:30 10:30
Your local time: )

If you're not looking after the emotional wellbeing of animals, you're not practicing best medicine
Delivered by:

Speakers

Marty Becker, Founder - Fear Free

Temple Grandin, Director of Animal Wellbeing - Fear Free
10:45 11:45
Your local time: )

Temple Grandin went deep inside a companion animal practice. What she found will surprise you!
Delivered by:

Speakers

Marty Becker, Founder - Fear Free

Temple Grandin, Director of Animal Wellbeing - Fear Free
12:00 13:00
Your local time: )

Facts not fiction: How Fear Free effects our understanding of animal behavior
Delivered by:

Speakers

Marty Becker, Founder - Fear Free

Temple Grandin, Director of Animal Wellbeing - Fear Free
13:30 14:20
Your local time: )

Respiratory emergency help! What to do in the first hour
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Dr Tara Bellis, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Regional Medical Director - VCA (Mars Veterinary Health), USA
14:40 15:30
Your local time: )

Management and assessment of secondary cardiac complications of critical illness
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Dave Beeston, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Linnaeus (Mars Veterinary Health), UK
15:50 16:40
Your local time: )

Respiratory critical care nursing
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Rosie Wignall, Senior Emergency and Critical Care Nurse, Emergency and Critical Care Service - Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK
17:00 17:50
Your local time: )

Top ten tips for effective client communication in emergency and critical care
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Adam Mugford, Chair Sponsor Relations - EVECC Congress Executive Director

Speakers

Dr Emily Auger, Lecturer in Professional Skills and Athena Swan Lead School of Veterinary Medicine - University of Surrey, UK

09:00 10:00
Your local time: )

Canine human-directed aggression
Delivered by:

Speakers

Loni Loftus, 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
Your local time: )

Human directed attacks from cats
Delivered by:

Speakers

Claire Hargrave, Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist - Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians
11:20 12:20
Your local time: )

Medication and aggression: What medications might be associated with aggression and which medications might we use in aggression cases?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Emma Brown, Advanced Practitioner in Companion Animal Behaviour - RCVS
12:30 13:30
Your local time: )

Enhancing Clinical Career Pathways for the Veterinary Profession (VCCP)

Speakers

Linda Prescott-Clements, Director of Education - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Jenny Soreskog-Turp, Lead for Postgraduate Education - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
13:40 14:40
Your local time: )

Ditching the script: Investigation and management of acute diarrhoea
Delivered by:

Speakers

Scott Kilpatrick, European and RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine - The Veterinary Thought Exchange
14:55 15:55
Your local time: )

Utilizing the Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test in Practice
Delivered by:

Speakers

Tom Butera, CEO - Volition Veterinary

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Navigating safety and human factors in preparation for anaesthesia

Speakers

Colette Jolliffe, Head Of Anaesthesia - Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

Jodie Hughes, Specialist Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Rethinking tailored premedication protocols for dogs and cats

Speakers

Aurora Zoff, Veterinary Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals

Delphine Holopherne-Doran, Anaesthesia and Analgesia Clinician - Clinical Director - Bristol Vet Specialists
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Panel discussion: Illuminating answers to all case preparation queries from starvation to drug interactions
Delivered by:

Speakers

Delphine Holopherne-Doran, Anaesthesia and Analgesia Clinician - Clinical Director - Bristol Vet Specialists

Jodie Hughes, Specialist Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals

Colette Jolliffe, Head Of Anaesthesia - Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

Aurora Zoff, Veterinary Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Unveiling the role of pre-anaesthetic blood work and patient stabilisation
Delivered by:

Speakers

Aurora Zoff, Veterinary Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals

Colette Jolliffe, Head Of Anaesthesia - Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Strategizing for anticipated anaesthetic hurdles and ready solutions
Delivered by:

Speakers

Delphine Holopherne-Doran, Anaesthesia and Analgesia Clinician - Clinical Director - Bristol Vet Specialists

Jodie Hughes, Specialist Anaesthetist - North Downs Specialist Referrals
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Getting to Grips with your Multiparameter
Delivered by:
15:15 16:15
Your local time: )

Anal sac adenocarcinomas are not necessarily a pain in the bxxx- Practical case discussions
Delivered by:

Speakers

Gillian Dank, Veterinary Oncologist - HT-Vet
16:30 17:30
Your local time: )

Who has a better prognosis after they were diagnosed with canine mast cell tumour- Sigi or Joy?
Delivered by:

Speakers

Gillian Dank, Veterinary Oncologist - HT-Vet

11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

The 3 things about Cushing’s I wish I’d known sooner
Delivered by:

Speakers

Emily Casey, Veterinary Technical Advisor - DECHRA
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Joint supplement 'Green Flags': How to distinguish between the good and the bad
Delivered by:

Speakers

Robyn Lowe, RVN/Director - Veterinary Voices UK
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Senior Pets, Happier Vets: Non-invasive pain fixes & success stories

Speakers

Jane McNae, Veterinarian & Canine Therapist - Paws in Motion, Veterinary Physiotherapy, Hong Kong
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

The compliance dilemma: A practical approach to helping clients improve outcomes
Delivered by:

Speakers

Rebecca Maher, Managing director - InsideMinds Consulting Ltd

08:30 10:00
Your local time: )

No more headaches: A guide to local anaesthesia of the head

Speakers

Eleanor Haskey, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Lisa Angell, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.
10:15 11:45
Your local time: )

Goitre be gone: Thyroidectomy in general practice

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
12:00 13:30
Your local time: )

Liver la vida loca: Liver lobectomy

Speakers

Laura Frost, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity
13:45 15:15
Your local time: )

Spleen and gone

Speakers

Laura Frost, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity
15:30 17:00
Your local time: )

Sew far, Sew good: The art of lateral sutures
Supported by:

Speakers

Duncan Midgley, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Securos

08:45 12:45
Your local time: )

Lock, stock, and two smoking drills: Fracture repair with stainless steel locking plate
Supported by:

Speakers

Duncan Midgley, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Securos
13:00 17:00
Your local time: )

Widen your knowledge (and airways!) in BOAS procedures: stenotic nares and soft palate resection

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

10:30 10:45
Your local time: )

Mindful Anaesthesia Meditation

Speakers

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

Consult Room Quickie Yoga

Speakers

Chloe Hannigan, Founder and Director - VetYogi
15:00 15:15
Your local time: )

Permission to Rest Yin Yoga

Speakers

Sarah Loker, VetYogi - VY Associate Yoga Teacher

09:00 09:45
Your local time: )

Naso-oesophageal feeding tubes - placement and securing techniques

Speakers

Gina Parkes, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College
10:00 10:45
Your local time: )

Hands On Bone Plating and TPLO Live Session

Speakers

Dr Rory Paton, Veterinary Surgeon
11:00 11:45
Your local time: )

Advanced Venous access – long stay catheter placement options, including central venous catheter placement

Speakers

Lisa Angell, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.
12:00 12:45
Your local time: )

Driving Innovation: The Benefits of Using Surgical Energy in Everyday General Practice

Speakers

Dr Rob White
13:00 13:30
Your local time: )

Naso-oesophageal feeding tubes – Placement, management, tips and tricks

Speakers

Gina Parkes, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College
13:45 14:15
Your local time: )

Drug infusions and anaesthesia: translating pharmacokinetics into clinical practice

Speakers

Dr Freddie Corletto
14:30 15:00
Your local time: )

Chest Drain Placement and management

Speakers

Eleanor Haskey, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College
15:15 15:45
Your local time: )

Anaesthesia Q&A: Nursing Chatter

Speakers

Lou Northway
16:00 16:30
Your local time: )

Troubleshooting Tracheostomy Tubes

Speakers

Eleanor Haskey, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College
16:45 17:15
Your local time: )

A guide to biofilm in veterinary wounds

Speakers

Sam Bell, Head Nurse of Medical & Surgical Referrals - Rowe Referrals, Bristol
17:30 18:00
Your local time: )

Tackling your veterinary practice the rugby way – What’s your game plan??

Speakers

Donna Kennedy, Regional Director - Vets Now & 115 Coaching

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Brave new world: What's new for managing diabetes in 2024?

Speakers

David Church, Director - Royal Veterinary College

Stijn Niessen, Veterinary Internist - VIN Europe / Royal Veterinary College/ Veterinary Specialist Concusltations
10:05 10:55
Your local time: )

Saving lives: Emergency management of immune mediated thrombocyoptenia

Chairperson

Dan O'Neill, Associate Professor Companion Animall Epidemiology - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
11:10 12:00
Your local time: )

Fasted & furious: What evidence is there for pre-anaesthetic fasting times?
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Dan O'Neill, Associate Professor Companion Animall Epidemiology - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Lydia Hjalmarsson, Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Anaesthesia & Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College
13:50 14:40
Your local time: )

Where have all the red cells gone? Diagnosing IMHA in cats and dogs: Similarities and differences

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
14:55 15:45
Your local time: )

Are the drugs the golden bullet? The how, why and when of managing anxious dogs in the veterinary practice
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
15:45 16:00
Your local time: )

WVS Winner Announcement
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

What can we do with canine pododermatitis?

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ralf Mueller, Chief, Allergology and Dermatology Service - Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, Germany

09:30 10:20
Your local time: )

Cats are not small dogs: The unique challenge of antibiotic therapy in cats

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Angie Hibbert, Clinical Lead in Feline Medicine - The Feline Centre, Langford Vets
10:35 11:25
Your local time: )

Managing the patient with GDV: Before, during and after surgery
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Stefano Cortellini, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care RVC, Vice President EVECCS - Royal Veterinary College
11:40 12:30
Your local time: )

Hocus pocus: Imaging in the emergency room and for hospitalised patients – not just about POCUS

Chairperson

Stefano Cortellini, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care RVC, Vice President EVECCS - Royal Veterinary College

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Simon Cook, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:20
Your local time: )

Laparoscopic surgery: Tips and tricks for getting started and maximising it's benefits

Chairperson

Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Karla Lee, Head of soft tissue surgery - Hamilton Specialist Referrals
14:35 15:25
Your local time: )

Canine atopic dermatitis: Why does treatment fail?

Chairperson

Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Ralf Mueller, Chief, Allergology and Dermatology Service - Centre for Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, Germany
15:40 16:30
Your local time: )

Saving lives: Managing IMHA – the old and the new

Chairperson

Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - The Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Andrew Mackin, Professor and Head of Clinical Sciences - Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine

09:15 10:05
Your local time: )

Decision making in BOAS surgery: What can you do to really make a difference to animal welfare?

Chairperson

Belinda Andrews-Jones, RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College
10:20 11:10
Your local time: )

The influence of pain on behavioural change: Thinking beyond the grumpy patient
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Belinda Andrews-Jones, RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
11:25 12:15
Your local time: )

Look back and wonder: 15 years of LVS

Chairperson

Belinda Andrews-Jones, RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council Chair - RCVS

Speakers

Adrian Boswood, Professor of Veterinary Cardiology - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Edward Hall, Emeritus Professor of Small Animal Medicine - Bristol Veterinary School

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice

Virginia Luis Fuentes, Professor of Veterinary Cardiology - The Royal Veterinary College

Anke Hendricks, Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - Royal Veterinary College

Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - The Royal Veterinary College

Jill Maddison, Professor of General Practice - The Royal Veterinary College

David Church, Director - Royal Veterinary College

Amanda Boag, Vice Principal (Clinical Services) - Royal Veterinary College
13:40 14:30
Your local time: )

Caregiver burden or not? Owners' perspectives on managing hyperthyroidism in their cat.

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Angie Hibbert, Clinical Lead in Feline Medicine - The Feline Centre, Langford Vets
14:45 15:35
Your local time: )

Take a deep breath: Why aspiration events don't always = aspiration pneumonia

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Simon Cook, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care - Royal Veterinary College
15:50 16:40
Your local time: )

Saving lives: Managing diaphragmatic hernias or rupture in general practice

Speakers

Matteo Rossanese, Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery - Royal Veterinary College

Lydia Hjalmarsson, Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Anaesthesia & Analgesia - Royal Veterinary College

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Mucky ears, swabs and smears: A guide to interpreting diagnostics for otitis externa

Chairperson

Anna Civit, Medical Consultant Manager - IDEXX

Speakers

Ariane Neuber Watts, Medical consultant dermatology - IDEXX Laboratories

Marta Costa, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX
10:10 11:00
Your local time: )

Tricks for tricky ears: Treatment, complications and management of chronic otitis

Chairperson

Anna Civit, Medical Consultant Manager - IDEXX

Speakers

Ariane Neuber Watts, Medical consultant dermatology - IDEXX Laboratories

Marta Costa, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX
11:20 12:10
Your local time: )

Scratch that: Feline Atopic Skin Disease

Chairperson

Anna Civit, Medical Consultant Manager - IDEXX

Speakers

Ariane Neuber Watts, Medical consultant dermatology - IDEXX Laboratories
12:30 13:20
Your local time: )

Blood Morphology Matters: Common clinically significant findings you might miss if you don’t smear

Chairperson

Jenny McKay, European Head of Anatomic Pathology - IDEXX

Speakers

Marta Costa, Clinical Pathologist, & UK Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology - IDEXX
13:40 14:30
Your local time: )

Breezing through the biochemistry: Interpreting electrolyte profiles

Chairperson

Jenny McKay, European Head of Anatomic Pathology - IDEXX

Speakers

Alexandra Draper, Clinical Pathologist - IDEXX
14:50 15:30
Your local time: )

When Cushing's is confusing: Adrenal FAQ's answered

Chairperson

Jenny McKay, European Head of Anatomic Pathology - IDEXX

Speakers

Yvonne McGrotty, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX

Stephanie Sorrell, Internal Medicine Specialist - IDEXX
15:50 16:40
Your local time: )

When Addison's is a crisis: Adrenal FAQ's answered

Chairperson

Jenny McKay, European Head of Anatomic Pathology - IDEXX

Speakers

Stephanie Sorrell, Internal Medicine Specialist - IDEXX

Yvonne McGrotty, Specialist in Internal Medicine - IDEXX

09:00 10:00
Your local time: )

Caring for cats with kidney disease: Use your nurses!

Chairperson

Rebecca Draper - RCVS

Speakers

Tara Colella, Hospital Nursing Manager - Pride Veterinary Referrals
10:20 11:20
Your local time: )

Can’t pee? Don’t panic! Step by step stabilisation of a blocked cat

Chairperson

Scott Rutherford, Clinical Director - RCVS

Speakers

Serena Bassolino, Emergency and Critical Care referral clinician - Vets Now Manchester Referral Hospital
11:40 12:40
Your local time: )

Diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract

Chairperson

Scott Rutherford, Clinical Director - RCVS

Speakers

Carlo Anselmi, Head of Service - Diagnostic Imaging - Blaise Referrals
13:20 14:20
Your local time: )

Blocked dogs: A surgical approach to urolithiasis

Chairperson

Jamie McClement, Referrals UK Clinical Board - IVC

Speakers

Callum Sharp, ECVS Resident in Small Animal Surgery - Hamilton Specialist Referrals and Vale Referrals
14:40 15:40
Your local time: )

Urinary tract cancer: Treatment and challenges

Chairperson

Jamie McClement, Referrals UK Clinical Board - IVC

Speakers

Charlotte Johnston, American Diplomate in Veterinary Oncology - Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists

10:30 11:15
Your local time: )

Chronic pain management: Highlights from recently published guidelines

Speakers

Dr Beatriz Monteiro, Director of Veterinary Operations – Pain - Zoetis Global Medical Affairs
11:30 12:15
Your local time: )

Meloxicam v bedinvetmab (Librela). Real world data and insights from a UK comparative field study

Speakers

John Innes, Director - Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
12:30 13:15
Your local time: )

Librela 3 years post launch; what do we know now?

Speakers

Jayne Clark, National Veterinary Manager Pain portfolio - Zoetis UK

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

We don't just have to be feline friendly? What about dog friendly practice?

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Linda Ryan, Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Registered Veterinary Nurse, tutor/CPD provider - Inspiring Pet Teaching (www.inspiringpets.com)
10:30 11:20
Your local time: )

Updates on therapies and treatments part A - Diabetes

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sarah Tayler, Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
11:40 12:30
Your local time: )

Realising your potential: Motivation for your career progression!

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Betsy Malamah-Thomas, Clinical Support Manager - Royal Veterinary College

Perdi Welsh, Director of Veterinary Nursing - The Royal Veterinary College

Gina Parkes, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College
13:30 14:20
Your local time: )

Supporting behaviour: Ways to improve end of life care and euthanasia process

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Linda Ryan, Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Registered Veterinary Nurse, tutor/CPD provider - Inspiring Pet Teaching (www.inspiringpets.com)
14:40 15:30
Your local time: )

Updates on therapies and treatments part B - FIP

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Sarah Tayler, Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine - Royal Veterinary College
15:45 16:35
Your local time: )

Multimodal approach to pain management in hospitalised patients: Current strategies and future directions - case discussion

Chairperson

Nicola Read, Head Oncology Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Niamh Clancy, Anaesthesia Nurse, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals and Clinical Educator in Anaesthesia - Royal Veterinary College

09:10 10:00
Your local time: )

What kit do I need to perform a comprehensive oral examination?

Chairperson

Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Robert Pascoe, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Veterinary Dentistry - Equine Dentistry Referrals Ltd
10:20 11:10
Your local time: )

Getting the most from your dental radiographs: A case-based approach

Chairperson

Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Karl Holliman, Clinical Director - Cliffe Equine Hospital
11:40 12:30
Your local time: )

Achieving closure: Maximising success when suturing wounds

Chairperson

Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Safia Barakzai, Consultant Surgeon - Equine Surgical Referrals Ltd
13:30 14:20
Your local time: )

Tracheal wash, BAL or radiographs - is that necessary? Working up a respiratory case

Chairperson

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Speakers

Rose Tallon, Equine Internal Medicine Clinician - Donnington Grove Veterinary Group
14:40 15:30
Your local time: )

Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract diseases in horses

Chairperson

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Speakers

Rachel Gough, Equine Internal Medicine Specialist - Donnington Grove Vets
15:50 16:40
Your local time: )

Getting confident with neurological examinations: A simple guide

Speakers

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

09:20 10:10
Your local time: )

Recent developments in Equine ophthalmology: New diseases and emerging treatments

Chairperson

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Speakers

Serena Maini, Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology - Royal Veterinary College
10:30 11:20
Your local time: )

Advanced Reproductive Techniques: What's Available in the UK

Chairperson

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Speakers

Jessica Timmins, Equine Veterinary Surgeon - RVC Equine
11:50 12:40
Your local time: )

Buying a new ultrasound, x-ray machine or endoscope: What to look out for

Speakers

Freddie Dash, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College

Michael Hewetson, Associate Professor in Equine Internal Medicine - The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
13:20 14:10
Your local time: )

Optimising diagnosis and management of carpus and carpal sheath injuries

Chairperson

Freddie Dash, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

William Barker, ECVS & RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - Newmarket Equine Hosptial
14:30 15:20
Your local time: )

Which orthobiologic where, and when?

Chairperson

Freddie Dash, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Roger Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics - Royal Veterinary College
15:40 16:30
Your local time: )

Impinging spinous processes: Inject, snip or chop, what’s best?

Chairperson

Freddie Dash, Lecturer in Equine Diagnostic Imaging - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Tom Hughes, Clinical Director - Liphook Equine Hospital

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Down but not out: Navigating the care of the sick, collapsed foal in first opinion veterinary practice

Chairperson

Graham Hunter, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Equine Regional Head (East) - Lingfield Equine Vets

Speakers

Kevin Corley, Consultant Equine Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian at Veterinary Advances Ltd - Founder and Chief Product Officer, EquiTrace Ltd
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Bent legs, swollen joints and other anomalies in the lame neonatal foal

Chairperson

Graham Hunter, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Equine Regional Head (East) - Lingfield Equine Vets

Speakers

Victoria Tannahill, RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery - Oakham Veterinary Hospital
11:30 12:20
Your local time: )

The sick mare after foaling

Chairperson

Graham Hunter, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Equine Regional Head (East) - Lingfield Equine Vets

Speakers

John Spencer, Clinical Director - Fyrnwy Equine Clinic
13:50 14:40
Your local time: )

Eye spy… How to perform a detailed examination of the equine eye

Chairperson

John Spencer, Clinical Director - Fyrnwy Equine Clinic

Speakers

Francesca (Chez) de Oliveira, Head of Equine Ophthalmology - Optivet Referrals
14:50 15:40
Your local time: )

Surgery: Castration in the field. How not to balls it up

Chairperson

John Spencer, Clinical Director - Fyrnwy Equine Clinic

Speakers

Graham Hunter, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) Equine Regional Head (East) - Lingfield Equine Vets
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

De-worm or not to de-worm: That is the question

Chairperson

John Spencer, Clinical Director - Fyrnwy Equine Clinic

Speakers

Julia Shrubb, Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Three Counties Equine Hospital

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Using data to improve health and performance on dairy herds: Where do I start?

Chairperson

James Russell, President - President, Vetlife

Speakers

Chris Hudson, Clinical professor in dairy health and production - University of Nottingham
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

The TB reactor: It’s more than just a lump

Speakers

James Russell, President - President, Vetlife
11:30 12:20
Your local time: )

Farm EMS: We can do better

Chairperson

James Russell, President - President, Vetlife

Speakers

Paul Horwood, UK Country Head of Farm - IVC Evidensia

Charlie Saker, Veterinary Surgeon - Damory Veterinary Clinic
13:50 14:40
Your local time: )

Being in the groove to moo-ve! Stress-free cattle handling

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Owen Atkinson, Director and Owner - Dairy Veterinary Consultancy Ltd
14:50 15:40
Your local time: )

Healthy farm ecosystems: Managing parasites without killing everything else

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Ed Bailey, Clinical Director and Sustainability Lead - George Farm Vets
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Dealing with sheep farmers: Disease, data and difficult decisions

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Fiona Lovatt, RCVS Recognised specialist in sheep health and production - Flock Health Ltd

09:10 10:00
Your local time: )

Going it alone: Setting up as an entrepreneur

Chairperson

Adrian Nelson-Pratt, Founder and Director - ANP Coaching

Speakers

Thom Jenkins, CEO and Cofounder - Petsapp

Molly Fiander, Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) & Founder - Management For Locums

Ben Sweeney, Founder and CEO - Vidivet

Wendy Furness, Director and Co-Founder - Animal Health Angels
10:35 11:25
Your local time: )

Championing the value of general practice

Chairperson

Guy Killick, Director - Flexivet Ltd

Speakers

Sue Paterson, Senior Vice President - RCVS

Daniella Dos Santos, Director of Professional Culture - IVC Evidensia

Adam Tjolle, Professor and Chair of General Veterinary Practice - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Developing yourself and your team through coaching and mentoring

Speakers

Chris White, Director - VMG - Veterinary Management Group

Sophie Eaden, Vet and Personal Performance Coach - Sophie Eaden Coaching

Dan Tipney, Training Director - VetLed
14:30 15:20
Your local time: )

Neurodiversity: Unleashing potential within and beyond the workplace
In association with:

Chairperson

Kirstie Pickles, Trustee - Vetlife

Speakers

Theo Smith, Founder - Neurodiversity at Work
15:55 16:45
Your local time: )

It’s a two-way street: Getting what you want from one to ones

Chairperson

Rosamund Ford, Senior Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Primary Care - Royal Veterinary College

Speakers

Rebecca Robinson, Business Development Consultant - VMG - Veterinary Management Group

Jess Woolrich, Training Coordinator - VetLed

Tessa Robinson, Legal Director - Primed

09:30 10:45
Your local time: )

Creating 'perfect' animals: Exploring the ethical questions around gene-editing

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Junior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Dominic Wells, Professor of Translational Medicine - Royal Veterinary College

Huw Jones, Independent Consultant - (Genetics, genomic tools and applications)

Donald Bruce, Managing director - Edinethics Ltd
11:00 12:15
Your local time: )

Wooldridge Memorial Lecture: Companion animal parasiticides and biodiversity: the crucial role of vets

Chairperson

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Speakers

Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology - University of Sussex
12:30 13:45
Your local time: )

Contextualised care: Pragmatic solution or revolutionary approach?

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA

Speakers

Alison Skipper, Co-Founder - Vet Humanities UK

Caroline Allen, RSPCA Chief Vet - RSPCA

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology
14:00 15:00
Your local time: )

Great Workplaces: Is culture the key to a thriving profession?

Chairperson

Sara Jackson, ECC clinician Garden Vets - keele

Speakers

Stuart McMorrow, Company Director & Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Westport Veterinary Clinic

Sarah Armstrong, Owner/Director, Cirrus Business Solutions - Accreditor, Great Workplaces by BVA

Dan Tipney, Training Director - VetLed
15:15 15:45
Your local time: )

Competition & Markets Authority update and Q&A

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA

Speakers

Martin Coleman, Chair of the Inquiry Group - CMA Market Investigation into vet services
15:45 16:45
Your local time: )

HOT TOPIC: CMA Investigation: Exploring potential outcomes and implications

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, President - BVA

Speakers

Sara Jackson, ECC clinician Garden Vets - keele

Paul Higgs, Chief Veterinary Officer and Internal Medicine Specialist - CVS

Carl Gorman, Senior Vice President and Clinical Director of a practice in Newbury - BSAVA

Danny Chambers, MP & RCVS Council member
16:45 16:50
Your local time: )

A new Veterinary Surgeons Act? Experience this unique magic trick – as performed in Parliament!

Speakers

Megan Swann, BVA Policy & Public Affairs Manager - Past President, The Magic Circle

10:05 10:50
Your local time: )

Balancing the Unseen: Thriving in Veterinary Careers and Life Beyond Work

Chairperson

Liz Barton, Head of Communications - VetCT - VetCT

Speakers

Niall Connell, Past President - RCVS

Ben Sweeney, Founder and CEO - Vidivet

Francesca Verney, Founding Partner - Pet People Vets, Veterinary Surgeon

Liz Somerville, President - VMG - Veterinary Management Group

Victoria Johnson, Founder and CEO - VetCT
11:10 11:55
Your local time: )

Evolution Not Revolution: Tiny Tweaks, Massive Impacts

Speakers

Ben Sweeney, Founder and CEO - Vidivet
12:15 13:15
Your local time: )

The Ghost in the Machine
Delivered by:

Speakers

Alan Robinson, Director and Co-Founder - Vet Dynamics UK Ltd
13:35 14:15
Your local time: )

Breaking Barriers: A Provocative Discussion on the Transparency Debate Disrupting the Veterinary Industry

Chairperson

James Westgate, Editor - Veterinary Times & Veterinary Business Journal

Speakers

Jack Peploe, CEO - Veterinary IT Services

Rebecca Maher, Managing director - InsideMinds Consulting Ltd

Kate Higgins, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby

Tina Schuster, Business Analyst - CVS

Adrian Nelson-Pratt, Founder and Director - ANP Coaching
14:35 15:15
Your local time: )

A Fear Free Future: Optimizing Veterinary Care with AI
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ryan Leech, Growth Consultant and Host of The Bird Bath - First 100 | The Bird Bath
15:35 16:15
Your local time: )

From Stress to Strength: What are the Two Biggest Blind Spots in Veterinary Stress Management?

Speakers

Jason Spendelow, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Professional Practice - Keele University and Harper Adams University

Mark Johnston, CEO of Vetstream - VP of WSAVA

09:30 10:20
Your local time: )

Setting-up and scaling-up your new practice: Learning from experience
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician and Business Consultant - Vetology

Tracey Morley Jewkes, Veterinary Business Management Consultant - Tracey Morley Jewkes Management Consultancy
10:45 11:35
Your local time: )

The Next Wave: Innovation from Industry Visionaries
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jack Peploe, CEO - Veterinary IT Services

Richard White, CEO Pickles - Pickles Vet

Oliver Viner, Co-Founder & Chef Veterinary Technology Officer - Hello Vet

Rachel Harris, Head Vet - Snoots Vet

Alan Robinson, Director - Garden Vets at Keele

Kate Higgins, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby
12:10 13:00
Your local time: )

Breaking the unseen barriers: Female leadership in the veterinary industry
Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Vicki Betton, Director of Global Impact - International Cat Care

Speakers

Molly McAllister, Chief Medical Officer - Mars Veterinary Health

Vicki Wentworth, CEO - Agria Pet Insurance Ltd

Rebecca Robinson, Business Development Consultant - VMG - Veterinary Management Group

Gudrun Ravetz, Group Chief Medical Officer - IVC
13:30 14:20
Your local time: )

Accomplishing the impossible: finding doctors in these impossible times

Speakers

Oded "Odie" Marcovici, Senior Director of Intern Development - VCA
14:35 15:25
Your local time: )

How to maximise client support and business growth with CRM campaigns
Sponsored by:

Speakers

Thom Jenkins, CEO and Cofounder - Petsapp

Claire Cameron, RVN, Customer Success Manager - Petsapp
15:45 16:35
Your local time: )

Weather the storm: Crisis management and resilience strategies for practices

Chairperson

James Crawford, Associate Consultant - Oxford Strategic Marketing

Speakers

Oli Robinson, Owner - The Finchley Vet

Kate Higgins, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby

Paul Horwood, UK Country Head of Farm - IVC Evidensia

Belinda Andrews-Jones, RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council Chair - RCVS

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Not Another Dog Sh*t Talk

Speakers

Dr Bushra Schuitemaker, Lead Microbiologist - BIOME9
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Bravecto Injectable – new innovation, new conversation, only once a year
Delivered by:

Speakers

Siân Stockford, Technical Lead - MSD Animal Health

Roeland Wessels, Vet & Communications stratagist - St-Anne Advies
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Integrating Science and Technique: Multi-Modality Physiotherapy for Small Animals
Delivered by:

Speakers

Siobhan Menzies, Vet - HolisticPet

Debbie Torraca, Owner of Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning, LLC, Colchester, Connecticut - USA - Member of Multi Radiance Veterinary Advisory Board and Director of Animal Health Programs, USA

Jim Richards, Associate Dean - Research & Knowledge Exchange School of Health
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

From Struggles to Success: VetSafe's CV of Failures Panel Series - Real Stories, Real Growth, Real Advice
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Ebony-Ellen Escalona

Speakers

Danny Chambers, MP & RCVS Council member

Katie Moore

Emma Cathcart, Veterinary Risk Analyst

Fiona Leathers, RVN and Clinic Manager - Westport Vets
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Pharmaceutical and Environmental Stewardship: How to improve the sustainability impacts of veterinary pharmaceutical usage
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ellie West, Healthy Planet Lead - Linnaeus and AniCura

Ian Battersby, RCVS and European Specialists in Internal Medicine, Global Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead - Mars Veterinary Health

Margo Mosher, Senior Director, Global Sustainability - Mars Veterinary Health
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Bravecto Injectable – new innovation, new conversation, only once a year
Delivered by:

Speakers

Siân Stockford, Technical Lead - MSD Animal Health

Roeland Wessels, Vet & Communications stratagist - St-Anne Advies

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Processed with Purpose: Unpacking the pet food debate

Chairperson

Michael Bellingham, Chief Executive - UK Pet Food

Speakers

Dr Andrew Miller, Pet Nutritionist at Premier Nutrition - Chair of UK Pet Food Veterinary and Nutrition Committee

Cat Henstridge, Veterinary Surgeon - Influencer and educator as ‘Cat The Vet

Caroline Curtis, UK Pet Food Co-Chair of Sustainability Committee - Operations Director at Tails.com
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Laser therapy: A team approach to pain and mobility clinics
Delivered by:

Speakers

Andrew Armitage, Clinical Director - Greenside Veterinary Practice
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Interpreting Results, Reading Emotions - Discussing Nu.Q® Vet Cancer Test Results with Pet Owners
Delivered by:

Speakers

Tom Butera, CEO - Volition Veterinary
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Like Breathing Through a Straw; Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Delivered by:

Speakers

Shadi Ireifej, Owner, Chief Veterinary Officer - VetTriage
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

The Power of Connection: How Real Vet Practices Are Saving Over 200 Hours a Month with Multi-Channel Comms

Speakers

Susie Samuel, CEO and Founder - Digital Practice
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

How custom made implants can change life?

Speakers

Dr Sinan ULUSAN, Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon, Founder of Travmavet and Vimics - Board Member of the Veterinary Orthopedics Association
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

Regenerative Medicine: using a dog’s own biology to heal, restore and repair!

Speakers

Dr. Stewart Halperin, Clinical Director - Stem Cell Vet

Jo Miller, Science Director and MD - Cell Therapy Science
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Creating a circular veterinary profession

Speakers

Anthony Chadwick, Chief Veterinary Officer - THE WEBINAR VET

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Cool advances in minimally invasive tumor treatment with subQ cryotherapy.

Speakers

Bailey Surtees, Inventor and CEO - Kubanda Cryotherapy
10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Utilising WellVu: Infrared Thermal Imaging Essentials
Delivered by:

Speakers

Debbie Torraca, Owner of Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning, LLC, Colchester, Connecticut - USA - Member of Multi Radiance Veterinary Advisory Board and Director of Animal Health Programs, USA
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

FearLess at the vets: Because patient emotional wellbeing matters
Delivered by:

Speakers

Amber Batson, Veterinary Surgeon and Behaviourist - Pet Remedy
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

Topical Probiotics for Ear, Skin and Teeth health
Delivered by:

Speakers

Richard Doyle, Veterinary Surgeon - The Wylie Veterinary Centre

Joe Flanagan, Owner - Ingenious Probiotics
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Stem cell therapy in dogs: Everything you need to know
Delivered by:

Speakers

Dr. Stewart Halperin, Clinical Director - Stem Cell Vet
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

Owning a pet shouldn’t cost the Earth
Delivered by:

Speakers

Peter A Culpin, Clinical Director - Pets Naturally Healthcare Ltd And Pets Naturally Healthcare SAS
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

Pre/Pro/Post/Para Biotics - What will they do for your patients?

Speakers

Ava Firth, Global Director of Research, Development and Regulatory Affairs - DoggyRade
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

The StreetVet Story - An insight into the world of StreetVetting

Speakers

Viliam Hoferica, Volunteer Vet - StreetVet Cornwall & London Outreach Teams

Susie Nee, Volunteer RVN - StreetVet Reading Outreach Team

Jade Statt, Co-Founder & Clinical Director - StreetVet

Laura Shaw, Volunteer Vet - StreetVet Gloucester Outreach Team

10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Fussy Eater or Foodie? Oodles of Poodles and Lots of Labs
Delivered by:

Speakers

Ciara Clarke, In-house vet and researcher - Butternut Box: A Fresh take on dog food
11:00 11:50
Your local time: )

Natural Health Support for Every Dog Every Day
Delivered by:

Speakers

Sara Rowley, Senior Nutritionist - Butcher’s PetCare

Phil Cotterill, Head of Insights - Butcher’s PetCare
12:00 12:50
Your local time: )

The power of insect protein to treat patients with multiple medical conditions. Helping the planet without compromising the needs of our patients
Delivered by:

Speakers

Frank Clarke, Veterinary Surgeon - Omuu Pet
13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

One Welfare and Pet Food: a Roadmap for People, Animals and Planet
Delivered by:

Speakers

Hillary Pearce, Associate Manager, Professional & Veterinary Affairs - Hill’s Pet Nutrition, UK & Ireland
14:00 14:50
Your local time: )

The Vet On A Mission To Disrupt Pet Food For Good
Delivered by:

Speakers

Guy Sandelowsky, Co-Founder - Omni Pet
15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

Microbiome and Chill - The feline gut-brain connection
Delivered by:

Speakers

Nerys Lau, Professional Consulting Veterinarian - Hill’s Pet Nutrition
16:00 16:50
Your local time: )

Human allergy to cats. A new veterinary intervention
Delivered by:

Speakers

Andy Sparkes, Simply Feline Veterinary Consultancy and Co-Editor - Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Ebenezer Satyaraj, Director - Nestle Purina Research

09:00 10:00
Your local time: )

How can we move forward with LGBT+ equality?
10:15 11:15
Your local time: )

Disability survey outcomes: Using spoonie community experiences to design the next steps for an accessible and inclusive profession
11:30 13:00
Your local time: )

Active allyship: Immersive workshop on challenging scenarios
13:15 14:15
Your local time: )

Where are we now? Outcomes and next steps from recent surveys
14:30 15:30
Your local time: )

Navigation with Veterinary Voices Hiking Group
15:45 16:45
Your local time: )

To err is human? Unpacking the concept of ‘human error’ in veterinary practice

09:00 10:00
Your local time: )

Dental radiography: Top tips and troubleshooting

Speakers

Alix Freeman, Clinician in dentistry and oromaxillofacial surgery, Eastcott Referrals - President British Veterinary Dental Association
10:15 11:15
Your local time: )

Is there more to 'malocclusions' than extraction of lingually displaced mandibular canines?

Speakers

Hannah Van Velzen, Veterinary Surgeon - Resident in Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals & British Veterinary Dental Association
11:30 12:30
Your local time: )

Dental fractures: It's only an incisor

$Dental fractures: It's only an incisor$

Speakers

Tom Williams, Clinician in Dentistry and Oromaxillofacial Surgery - Charter Vets, Barnstaple
12:35 13:20
Your local time: )

Dentistry for Life: How can we manage owner expectations and set our patients up for a lifetime of good oral health?

Speakers

Ceri Owen, Regional Clinical Lead - Veterinary Surgeon - CVS
13:30 14:30
Your local time: )

Complex and common chronic pain cases

Speakers

Hannah Capon, First opinion vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

Evie Tummon, Registered VN - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

Dr Katie Smithers, Referral Vet

Dr James Hunt, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief
14:40 15:40
Your local time: )

What do you mean - Acute on chronic - surely it is one or the other?

Speakers

Dr James Hunt, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief

Hannah Capon, First opinion vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)
15:50 16:50
Your local time: )

Thinking outside the box when managing chronic pain

Speakers

Dr Katie Smithers, Referral Vet

Hannah Capon, First opinion vet - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

Evie Tummon, Registered VN - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

Dr James Hunt, Specialist Vet - Pet Pain Relief

09:30 10:30
Your local time: )

Top tips for feeding the veterinary cancer patient
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Nikki McLeod, Honorary Treasurer - BVNA

Speakers

Sarah Holliday, Senior medical oncology nurse - Aura Veterinary
10:45 11:45
Your local time: )

Imposter syndrome and compassion fatigue within consulting
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Steph Worsley, Honorary Secretary - BVNA

Speakers

Hannah Durling, Registered Veterinary Nurse - Bury st Edmunds Veterinary centre
12:45 13:45
Your local time: )

Nursing the neuromuscular patient
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Sarah Holliday, Senior medical oncology nurse - Aura Veterinary

Speakers

Natalie Roper, Veterinary Nursing Clinical Demonstrator - University of Bristol
14:00 15:00
Your local time: )

Down the drains: Managing surgical and thoracic drains
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Lyndsay Hughes, President - BVNA

Speakers

Samantha Baxter, Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse - Vets4Pets Leicester Fosse Park
15:30 16:30
Your local time: )

Get hyped for diabetic nurse clinics
Delivered by:

Chairperson

Charlotte Bullard, L & D and Communications Manager - BVNA

Speakers

Joy Shutt, Head Veterinary Nurse - AllPets Veterinary Surgery

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

An Introduction to the RCVS EMS National Booking Database: a free resource for all EMS providers and UK veterinary students

Speakers

Linda Prescott-Clements, Director of Education - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Hayley Stinchon, Senior Education Officer - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
10:00 10:50
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Ditching the script: Investigation and management of acute diarrhoea
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Scott Kilpatrick, European and RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine - The Veterinary Thought Exchange
11:00 11:50
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Small Animal Sedation: Turning Chance into Predictability
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Toby Trimble, CEO & Founder - Trimble Group
12:00 12:50
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Vet Sustain: Championing Sustainability in the Veterinary Profession
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Ellie Duffy, Operations Manager - Vet Sustain
13:00 13:50
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Achieving NET ZERO:. How to use the ultra-low flow Humphrey ADE-circle anaesthetic breathing system

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Dr David Humphrey, 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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Otitis externa: A practical framework to support antimicrobial stewardship and successful outcomes
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Steve Shaw, Clinical Associate Professor in Veterinary Dermatology - University of Nottingham
15:00 15:50
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Communicating for Happy Clients

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Karin Jager, CEO - Nūrtūr

Mickey McDermott, Director of Content and Research - Nūrtūr

08:30 10:00
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Music to the ears: A step by step guide to TECA

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Poppy Bristow, Cardiac and Soft Tissue Surgeon - CSAHS
10:15 11:45
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Squaring up to corneal ulcer: Surgical management of the non-healing ulcer

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James Rushton, Head of Ophthalmology - Paragon Referrals
12:00 13:30
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Drain away your worries: Chest drains

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Stefano Cortellini, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care RVC, Vice President EVECCS - Royal Veterinary College
13:45 15:15
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Getting to the bottom of it: Anal sacculectomy

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Nick Bacon, Clinical Director - Aura Veterinary
15:30 17:00
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Taking the line of least resistance: Central line placement

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Lisa Angell, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.

Eleanor Haskey, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College

08:45 12:45
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Going out on a limb: Mass removal below the stifle and elbow

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Nick Bacon, Clinical Director - Aura Veterinary
13:00 17:00
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An eye opening view of entropion: How to master lower and upper eyelid entropion and medial canthoplasties

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James Rushton, Head of Ophthalmology - Paragon Referrals

10:30 10:45
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In Practice Pranayama

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Linds Emrich, VY Associate Yoga Teacher - VetYogi
12:30 12:45
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Self-care isn’t Selfish Yoga

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Linds Emrich, VY Associate Yoga Teacher - VetYogi
15:00 15:15
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Soothe Your Soles Yoga

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Chloe Hannigan, Founder and Director - VetYogi

09:00 09:30
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Urinary Catheters: top tips for placement and management

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Eleanor Haskey, Anaesthesia Nurse - Royal Veterinary College
09:45 10:15
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Drug infusions and anaesthesia: translating pharmacokinetics into clinical practice

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Dr Freddie Corletto
10:30 11:00
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Oesophagostomy feeding tubes – Placement, management, tips and tricks

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Gina Parkes, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College
11:15 11:45
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Anaesthesia Q&A: Nursing Chatter

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Lou Northway
12:00 12:45
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Advanced Venous access – long stay catheter placement options, including central venous catheter placement with Lisa Angell

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Lisa Angell, Head Anaesthesia Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College.
13:00 13:45
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Driving Innovation: The Benefits of Using Surgical Energy in Everyday General Practice

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Dr Rob White
14:00 14:45
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Oesophagostomy tubes - placement, management and feeding considerations

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Gina Parkes, Head Medicine Nurse - Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Royal Veterinary College
15:00 15:45
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Hands On Bone Plating and TPLO Live Session

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Dr Rory Paton, Veterinary Surgeon
16:00 16:20
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TenaTac - finally, an evidence-based approach to bleeding control in veterinary surgery

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