Consultation room to courtroom
20 Nov 2025
IVC Evidensia Theatre
Leadership and Management
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Learning and Development
The majority of vets are likely to be involved in a criminal case involving animal cruelty during their careers. However, few have an understanding of the integral part they play in securing a criminal conviction. In this lecture the speakers will take you on a journey through the process of reporting, intelligence gathering, warrant execution, forensic veterinary exam to statement writing, court attendance and sentencing. Understanding the process will leave you better equipped to aide the investigatory authority in securing convictions for the betterment of animal welfare.
- Understand the process of animal welfare investigations
- Learn the part a veterinary surgeon can have in these operations
- Optimise forensic approach
- Writing a statement basics
- Attending court as a witness; do's and don'ts
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