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Thoracic radiography is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in small animal practice. However, thoracic radiologic interpretation can be a daunting task. This session will demystify the process. ...
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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative syndrome in ageing dogs, yet it remains under-recognised and frequently mistaken for “normal ageing” or other medical ... -
Splenic haemangiosarcoma is a common tumour encountered in dogs that can often present as an emergency due to tumour rupture and haemoabdomen. It is generally an aggressive disease and many clinicians ...
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Errors in diagnostic imaging are inevitable. Understanding why they occur is the first step towards reducing their frequency and impact on patient care. This session reflects on common imaging errors ...
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Canine epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in dogs and presents significant challenges across the continuum of emergency care and long-term management. This talk highligh ...
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This lecture will use case examples to explore common mistakes in wound management and how they can be avoided in practice. Attendees will be guided through the assessment, treatment and management of ...
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This lecture provides a practical introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency setting It explores core ultrasound principles, image optimisation, and clinical application through ...
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This lecture will provide a practical update on Brucella canis, an emerging infectious disease of increasing concern in UK veterinary practice. Covering epidemiology, routes of transmission, clinical ...
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Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) continues to generate significant public anxiety, yet given its rarity many clinicians understandably remain uncertain about how to approach a suspec ...
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) can be either community or hospital acquired. Recognising AKI in either situation is key to early and optimised management. Careful monitoring particularly to balance fluid t ...Speakers
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When you find uroliths, it is tempting to jump into a cystotomy and get them out! But we now have more tools than ever before to help us predict urolith composition before we remove them and send them ...
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Management of small animal toxicities in general practice follows three key principles: prevent, bind, and remove. First, prevent further toxin exposure and stabilise the patient. Next, bind toxins. T ...Speakers
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Mass Movements! Surgical and oncological principles in the management of skin and other masses. This talk will cover how to cope with massive mountain skin masses. Sandra will discuss how to optimise ...Speakers
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Canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) has long been associated with poor outcomes and often premature euthanasia, largely due to historical biases, limitations in staging, and inadequate perioperative data. Re ... -
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Chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs is one of the most common and challenging presentations in small animal practice, yet management strategies continue to evolve. This session will focus on a pr ... -
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Chronic hepatitis is common in dogs and copper associated hepatitis is also common in any breed of dog or cross-breed. Finding raised liver enzymes on routine blood samples is even more common. This l ...
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This talk will explore the links between pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus in cats with a focus on new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Monitoring for and treating complications, including eug ...
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This lecture provides a practical overview of the clinical approach to gastrointestinal (GI) disease in cats. It covers the recognition of common clinical signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss ...
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Adrenal tumours can present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, but a practical, structured approach can make their management far less intimidating. From the perspective of a veterinar ...
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Endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism and Cushing’s syndrome commonly present with dermatological signs, often mimicking or coexisting with primary skin disease. This session provides a practical ...
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Canine pruritus is one of the most common and often frustrating presentations in small animal practice. This session will provide a clear, practical approach to the diagnosis and management of the itc ...
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Feline pruritus presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges compared to canine dermatology, often requiring a tailored and methodical approach. This session will provide a practical, evidenc ...
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Mitral valve disease is the most common cardiac problem encountered in canine practice. It is well-studied and we have a range of treatment options available to us. This is a fantastic position to be ...
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This case-based and interactive presentation will provide a practical approach to diagnosing and treating dogs and cats in respiratory distress from a radiologist’s and criticalist’s perspective.1.Rev ...
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common and progressive disease in cats. It may often only be diagnosed at a relatively late stage, as cats in early stages show subtle insidious onset clinical signs. ...
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Monoclonal antibodies have fundamentally shifted the therapeutic paradigm in human medicine and are now rapidly transforming the veterinary clinical landscape. This session provides a "One Health" exp ...
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You’ve run the kidney panel—but is it telling the whole story? As CKD biomarkers multiply, so does confusion about what actually changes clinical decisions. This session clarifies the real-world value ...
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Join us as we take a fresh look at canine CKD (chronic kidney disease). From data on prevalence, through to how to diagnose, stage and manage cases, this lecture will give you insight in how you can c ...
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs is one of the most challenging and impactful conditions seen in everyday practice, affecting thousands of dogs worldwide. In this session, Zoetis will present some ...
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Finding anaemia is easy—finding the cause is where things get tricky. This session sharpens CBC interpretation by focusing on key red cell indices, including CHCM, which offers direct insight into red ...
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Join RUMA CA&E to explore the next priority areas in companion animal antimicrobial stewardship: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) and canine pyoderma. Building on RUMA CA&E’s work to suppor ...
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This session will cover a comprehensive and logical approach to diagnostics and treatment of sick foals in an ambulatory setting. The session will be predominantly case based and will work through a r ...
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This session explores the principles and clinical application of external coaptation in horses, highlighting the role of bandaging, splinting, and casting in the management of wounds, orthopaedic inju ...
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The session will cover why sarcoids should be considered in the wider oncological context and the need for rational, evidence based approach in the face of often a lot of unhelpful equine folklore. Th ...
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This session will provide a practical discussion of field anaesthesia in horses, with an emphasis on safety and decision-making. It will cover patient assessment and case selection, preparation of the ...
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Any equine practitioner that has had to attend to a recumbent horse in practice will agree that they present a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. In this lecture, I will discuss a systematic ...
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Epistaxis is a common occurrence in horses and may have different aetiologies. Among common described causes of epistaxis are ethmoid hematomas, guttural pouch mycosis and skull fractures. The first p ...
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Metabolic encephalopathies are an important but often under-recognised cause of neurological dysfunction in horses. This talk will explore the pathophysiological mechanisms that underly these conditio ...
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Disease of the equine cervical spine can lead to a wide variety of clinical signs, such as reduced movement, fore limb lameness and ataxia. Due to its relative low cost and wide availability, radiogra ...
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Trauma and lameness originating from the hoof and third phalanx are common presenting complaints. In contrast, neoplasia of the pedal bone or hoof region is a rarity in the literature. Within the hoof ...
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Lameness cases represent a large proportion of first-opinion and referral equine practice. Diagnostic anaesthesia remains the mainstay of the lameness workup; however, recent work has highlighted a la ...
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Disease Readiness - a look at how vets and the industry can better prepare for a significant disease outbreak. Using lessons learnt from the FMD outbreak 25 years ago, we will look at how the situatio ...
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In this talk, we will describe case examples investigated at APHA to highlight how APHA’s farm animal diagnostic service can assist vets to diagnose, control and prevent disease in farm animals, as we ...Speakers
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Despite a vet’s best efforts, some of their patients die or require euthanasia and it is not always clear why. In these cases, post mortem examinations (PMEs) can be an additional diagnostic test, pot ...
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Liver fluke is amongst the most detrimental pathogens of livestock globally. Anthelmintic resistance seriously hampers efforts to control fluke efficiently, and so there is an urgent need for widespre ...
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This session takes a deep dive into the evidence behind best-practice peripheral IV catheter placement and maintenance in canine and feline patients. From site selection and preparation to catheter ch ...
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AI scribes are often justified by time savings, but this only scratches the surface of their true value. This session explores the full return on investment of scribes through three lenses: financial ... -
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“Do well by doing good” is a phrase that resonates deeply in veterinary medicine. It reflects a profession built on care, compassion, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of animals. It suggests ...Speakers -
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The veterinary profession is changing. Again. Still. Constantly. For many practice leaders, the challenge is no longer recognising that things are shifting, but knowing where to focus first. Should yo ... -
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Key discussion points: Understanding of veterinary pricing structuresThe importance of transparencyHow to set and review pricing confidentHow to create consistency across your teamHow to communicate v ...Speakers
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Starting out as a vet is a big step, both professionally and financially. Alongside the opportunities, there is often student debt, new expenses and decisions that can be difficult to navigate early o ...
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This session will explore what portfolio careers look like in real life, using case studies to show how vets have successfully combined clinical work with complementary roles inside and outside practi ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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The session is a panel discussion about effective mentoring in the veterinary profession.
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As your career develops, your financial situation tends to become more complex. This session focuses on helping you make sense of that and feel more in control of it.We will look at how to step back a ...Chairperson
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This will be a discussion about career progression, including:How clinical work can open unexpected doorsBeing able to create and seize opportunitiesAdaptabilityBeing proactive about their own career ...ChairpersonSpeakers
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Hypotension Under General Anaesthesia is one of the most common peri-anaesthetic complications in small animals. This presentation examines which patients are most at risk, the physiological and clini ...
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Can you help me solve this case? This poor dog has been leaking urine all over the house and his owners are desperate for answers. They schedule an appointment with you. Are you ready to be their hero ...
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Can you help me solve this case? This very special cat is looking more and more like a unicorn every day and his owners want to know what’s going on. No rainbows yet, but who knows what the future hol ...
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Evaluating the liver patient for busy general practitioners, this session explores the critical bridge between clinical presentation, biochemistry, and pathology. We will examine how to extract maximu ...
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Dental procedures don't always go to plan. From fractured roots and difficult extractions to unexpected complications, every veterinary professional will encounter the occasional dental disaster. This ...
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This short session will take a practical look at the tricky corneal ulcers we encounter in everyday and out-of-hours practice. We’ll cover how to recognise them, what we can do to treat them, and how ...
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Registered Veterinary Nurses play an essential role in promoting and delivering high-quality dental care. This session explores the RVN's contribution from nurse-led dental health clinics and owner ed ... -
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Low flow anaesthesia is not a new concept but can be hugely beneficial to patients, the clinic's bottom line and also the planet. Come and learn, or refresh your knowledge, on how our anaesthetic prac ... -
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Advanced imaging has transformed veterinary diagnostics, but CT and MRI are not always the most appropriate next step, or not available or affordable. Equally, some cases may benefit from early cross- ... -
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There are a lot of instances when your patient is really ill but their owner has very limited funds. This lecture will, in the context of internal medicine, talk about how to navigate through this whi ...
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International ECC Stream hosted by VECCS & EVECCSRecognise and stabilise a BOAS crisis in the emergency setting.Select focused diagnostic investigations that support clinical decision-making while min ... -
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International ECC Stream hosted by VECCS & EVECCSBrachycephalic dogs are popular worldwide, but despite their popularity, many of them are affected by health issues that are linked to the shape of the ... -
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International ECC Stream hosted by VECCS & EVECCSIn this International ECC Stream session hosted by EVECCS and VECCS we will aim to cover: How to grade BOAS quickly and effectively Breed specific diff ... -
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International ECC Stream hosted by VECCS & EVECCSTo explore how owner-supported anaesthesia induction and recovery with positive nursing interactions can reduce stress, improve patient safety, and enh ... -
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This sssion will cover diagnosis and medical/surgical treatments of gut stasis in rabbits. Many of the traditional therapies are falling out of favour so will will look at the evidence (or lack thereo ... -
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Companion animal parasitology is evolving rapidly in response to changing environmental conditions, increased pet travel and movement, and emerging zoonotic risks. This session will discuss current an ...
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The canine gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as an important contributor to digestive, immune and wider health, but translating microbiome data into meaningful nutritional interventions remain ... -
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This session will explore the veterinary nurse’s role in supporting the diagnosis and management of otitis, from the initial consultation through to ongoing patient care. Delegates will gain a clear u ... -
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This session explores the often-overlooked hazards surrounding sharps in clinical practice. While a minor puncture may seem routine, needlesticks present significant veterinary occupational health thr ... -
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A calm patient can make a world of difference for both you and your client. Join us for a panel discussion designed to unpack three key clinical applications of Zenalpha. Grounded in real clincal expe ... -
This session is a panel discussion exploring the impact of environmental Toxocara contamination on both human and animal health. Dr Ian Wright, Head of ESCCAP, and Dr Niamh Lynch, a consultant paediat ...
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Discover the power of the SonoPath SDEP® (Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol): a streamlined, repeatable ultrasound technique designed to elevate your imaging skills, no matter your experience ... -
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Unlock the story behind elevated liver enzymes in this dynamic, case-based session designed for clinical sonographers and veterinary diagnosticians. Dive into liver anatomy and function while explorin ... -
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Enhance your confidence in adrenal imaging with this focused, clinically relevant session on sonographic adrenal pathology. Learn how to distinguish between normal, age-related changes and pathologic ... -
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Gastrointestinal disease and pancreatic pathology frequently present with nearly identical clinical signs, creating a diagnostic puzzle for the clinician and sonographer alike. This lecture examines h ...
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Build the team, structure, and decision-making you need to step back without losing control.Identify where you are currently the bottleneck, and which responsibilities should be developed within your ...
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Why should clients choose your practice—and why should they choose it now? The answer lies in positioning. Positioning is more than a logo, tagline, or marketing campaign; it is the clear and compelli ...
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A practical session exploring why improvement projects often falter in practice - and how to engage your team, make change stick, and deliver lasting improvements without adding unnecessary workload.I ...
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Focused on helping owners build sustainable, high-performing practices from day one.1.Learn how to structure your time and make the shift from clinician to business owner, ensuring strategic work gets ...
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Veterinary practices are busy. But being busy does not necessarily mean your business model is strong, sustainable or ready for what comes next. Client expectations and affordability are shifting. Pri ... -
A practical session on the leadership skills vets are rarely taught - giving feedback, handling difficult conversations, and holding teams accountable without micromanaging.•Give feedback that actuall ...
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Building on the success of the last two years’ sessions, this presentation is once again aimed at providing an approachable point of contact with the VMD and explaining more about what the organisatio ... -
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Thinking of starting a practice? Already running your own practice and wondering what's next? Join this candid panel discussion with independent practice owners for an honest conversation about what i ... -
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Outstanding veterinary care doesn't happen by accident. It happens when great people work in an environment where they feel trusted, supported and able to do their best work. In this session, Dr Jerem ... -
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Dermal and subcutaneous tumours account for nearly a third of canine cases seen in general practice, yet industry data shows that fewer than 40% of these masses are ever sampled, and only one in five ... -
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First-opinion teams are increasingly asked to manage complex cases while keeping care affordable, local and continuous. In this interactive case-based session, VIMOS and WeYouVets will guide delegates ...Speakers -
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This interactive session will allow the audience and the speakers to challenge their perception of the role played by local vet clinics in a public health landscape. By exploring the evolving burden o ... -
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Podoblock introduces a groundbreaking hands-free patient lifting and transport solution for veterinary clinics. Designed to safely lift large patients, including dogs up to 80 kg (176 lbs), from floor ...
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The session will explore the theories behind the development of separation-related problems in dogs, reviewing previous theories before focusing on current scientific evidence and conclusions that hel ... -
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Hello Vet has removed the concept of “out the back” from their clinics, doing as much as possible with owners present. Through the use of glass interfaces to the prep space, as well as involving owner ... -
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During this presentation, the management and treatment of separation-related problems will be discussed, including medication, environmental modifications and adequate tools for a behavioural or emoti ... -
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Raw feeding remains one of the most debated topics in companion animal nutrition, yet the number of owners choosing to feed raw diets continues to grow. This practical session is designed specifically ... -
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Every GP vet has those gastrointestinal cases that linger in the memory - the ones that challenged our assumptions, changed our clinical approach, or taught us something the hard way. In this honest, ... -
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Anorexia & hyporexia are common complications in hospitalised veterinary patients, yet nutritional intervention is often delayed, impacting patient outcomes, prolonging hospital stays, and increasing ...
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Is there really a "best" age to neuter a cat? This session takes a fresh look at some of the most common beliefs and misconceptions surrounding neutering timing in cats. Using current evidence and rea ...
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This session will present the findings of a large retrospective epidemiological study investigating rectal prolapse in dogs under UK primary veterinary care using the VetCompass™ database. The present ...
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Two years ago, I was considering leaving the profession; now I am more committed than ever and am finding the enthusiasm I had lost. I know I am not the only vet in this position (indeed I am quite bo ...
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This session explores how Safari Nurse Consults empowers veterinary nurses to work to the full extent of their skills while improving patient care and client experience. Attendees will learn how nurse ...
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In an era of rapid information flow and public interest in animal welfare, veterinary professionals have an unprecedented opportunity, and responsibility, to lead the conversation. But how do you tran ...
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Feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS) are rare but highly aggressive tumours that present a unique challenge by balancing the benefits of preventive healthcare with the small risk of adverse events. T ... -
Abstract presentation of a current research project investigating the use of serum TSH after radio-iodine treatment as a predictive marker for the development of azotaemia in hyperthyroid cats.Why is ... -
Beekeepers in UK and Europe have been battling a parasitic mite called Varroa for 30 years. Now a new threat from a different mite called Tropilaelaps is spreading across Europe from the Far East. Tro ...
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We will provide an overview of the Clinical Studies that the Petplan Charitable Trust has funded and highlight those that will have had a significant impact and outcomes relevant to practitioners* How ...
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Rapid detection of infectious diseases is critical for protecting animal health, food security, and One Health. While loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has become a valuable molecular diag ...
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Explore some practical breath work techniques you can incorporate into busy practice days without it being a chore. Time to pause & breathe!
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Struggle to sit down and meditate? Try some simple yoga poses that help get you out of your head & into your body, connecting with your breath along the way.
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Feeling a little compassion-fatigued for others or yourself? Gift yourself time to replenish your reserves with this soothing heart-focussed class.
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True rest can sometimes be in short supply, but Yoga Nidra - known as the yogic sleep - can help us restore deeply in brief time frames. Re-connect to your purpose & set your intention in this powerfu ...
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This cadaver practical will cover multiple skin closure techniques and help you to manage big wounds by having experienced and practiced different closure methods on cadavers. We will start by coverin ...
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This session focuses on the advanced supportive techniques used to manage ECC patients helping to optimise care throughout hospitalisation. Topics include the indications, placement, monitoring, and m ...
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This hands-on session aims to teach the learner to understand the mechanism of action of local anaesthetic agents, review and refresh theoretical knowledge of the innervation of the head, the equipmen ...
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What do you do when the emergency patient in front of you has a GDV, septic peritonitis, or bile peritonitis and referral isn't an option? This practical session will guide you through the recognition ...
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This hands-on wet lab focuses on the surgical management of urinary tract disease in rabbits and guinea pigs, with an emphasis on practical technique and clinical application. Using cadaver models, de ...Speakers
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An Introduction to Lung Ultrasound and Spotting CHF This introductory ECC session explores the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid thoracic assessment in veterinary patients. It covers b ...
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This practical small animal surgery session will explore surgical approaches to the ventral neck and upper airway. Participants will review relevant anatomy and gain an understanding of key procedures ...
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The Veterinary Evolution Council, brought together to promote the long-term sustainability of veterinary practice and the wellbeing of practice teams as the profession navigates regulatory, technologi ...
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Get ready for a a different kind of session, get ready for a debate. What happens when you take two relatively well known veterinary endocrinologists and have them manage the same case? What can we le ...
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Diagnostic tools such as clinical pathology and abdominal imaging used to assess the hepatobiliary system are commonly utilised by veterinarians to assess unwell patients presenting with a range of cl ...
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Chronic enteropathies in dogs and cats can be frustrating for veterinary teams, owners and patients, but diet remains one of the most effective tools for achieving remission and improving long-term qu ...
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Recurrence, flares and persistence of ear disease generates frustration for all parties, and – importantly – may cause irreversible changes of the aural structures and thus become self-perpetuating an ... -
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This lecture will examine the role of antimicrobial therapy in canine and feline gastrointestinal disease and challenge the longstanding assumption that antibiotics are routinely required. Drawing on ...
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In this session, delivered by a specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and a shelter medicine/primary care vet (Advanced practitioner in Dentistry), delegates will learn the ways that both of these spea ...
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Ultrasound is a brilliant tool for evaluating the gastrointestinal tract, but don't forget radiographs! Radiology remains an essential, often underused, first step in veterinary practice. In the acute ...
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This lecture will provide an up-to-date overview of mycobacterial infections in dogs and cats, with a focus on the diagnostic, therapeutic, and public health challenges these cases present. Attendees ...
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‘Fighting the itch by matching drugs, disease & dosh’ is a practical lecture focused on rational management of acute allergic reactions of the skin and flares of self-trauma or pruritus in dogs and ca ...
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This lecture will cover how communication both within the veterinary team and with clients can help to reduce clinical errors. Introducing systems to reduce cognitive load.- Understand different types ...
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Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) and urethral obstruction (UO) represent some of the most common and costly conditions in feline emergency medicine. With poorly understood pathophysiology and limited ... -
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Urinary tract infections are among the most commonly diagnosed conditions in small animal practice, yet their management remains an area of ongoing debate. This session will take a practical, case-bas ... -
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The aim of this session is to provide a wider understanding of spinal disease.Know which cases are likely to have spinal diseaseDifferentiate between different causes of acute spinal cord injury and t ... -
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Cannabidiol (CBD) and related cannabinoids have shown promise in reducing seizure frequency in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy (IE), but significant uncertainty remains around dosing, tolerability, and ...
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Identification and classification of abnormal red cells can provide diagnostically useful information in the pursuit of a diagnosis. Assessment of red cell morphology should be a consideration in both ...
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A continuation of the three tier structure approach for haematological assessment as outlined in the previous red cell focussed lecture. A review of white cell automated counts paying particular atten ...
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1.Recognize and triage emergency presentations of suspected or known cancer by identifying key clinical and laboratory abnormalities that signal instability, oncologic emergencies, or cancer‑related d ...
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This lecture will provide the veterinary team with practical knowledge to safely support chemotherapy patients in practice. We will cover common cytotoxic protocols and agents used, client communicati ...
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Tapeworms are common parasites of cats and dogs but aside from the human revulsion that they can generate, should we care? The potential for offal and meat condemnation from Taenia cysts as well as th ...
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Common mistakes in endocrine diagnostics in dogs and cats often arise from interpreting laboratory results without considering the patient’s clinical presentation, concurrent illnesses, or medication ...
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Veterinary nurses are uniquely positioned to improve outcomes in chronic disease because they provide the continuity, monitoring, coaching, and relationship-centred communication that long-term condit ...
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Chronic conditions in companion animals present unique challenges - not only for clinicians, but also for pet owners tasked with ongoing care. We will delve into the pivotal roles of treatment complia ...
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Since its UK launch in 2021, a growing body of real-world experience and published data has helped refine how we use Librela in day-to-day osteoarthritis case management. This session provides a pract ...
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Chronic pain is multifactorial, and not every patient responds the same way to familiar options. This session introduces Lenivia - a canine monoclonal antibody (mAb) that specifically targets and neut ...
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Managing chronic pain often means balancing efficacy, safety, and what owners can expect from OA and their cat. This session introduces Portela and discusses how it can be incorporated into everyday c ...
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Colitis is one of the most challenging and potentially life-threatening conditions encountered in equine practice, yet referral is not always an option. This session will provide a practical, evidence ...
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This talk will guide attendees through the recognition and interpretation of common cardiac murmurs and arrhythmias in horses. Using audio examples, participants will learn to distinguish abnormal hea ...
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There are no licenced veterinary drugs available for treating insulin dysregulation (ID) and preventing hyperinsulinaemia-associated laminitis in horses. Thus, the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter ...
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This session will explore the responsible use of antibiotics in equine general practice, covering appropriate antibiotic selection, debunking myths surrounding the use of antibiotics and discussing th ...
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This talk explores a common challenge in equine practice, the horse that "doesn't do box rest". Rather than accepting or dismissing owner concerns, this lecture will examine practical strategies for i ...
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Cervical radiculopathy is an increasingly recognised cause of neck pain, forelimb lameness and poor performance in horses, but diagnosis can be challenging. This session will review the clinical prese ...
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Injury development is multifactorial, arising from the interaction between training load, tissue capacity, horse-specific factors and management practices. This lecture will examine the evidence under ...
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Abnormal liver enzymes are a common finding in equine practice in the UK but deciding whether a liver biopsy is truly warranted can be challenging. This session will provide a practical, evidence-base ...
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This session will provide a practical, evidence-based overview of fluid therapy in the adult horse, refreshing the physiological principles underpinning fluid therapy and exploring the pathophysiologi ...
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Intrathecal tendon tears are an important cause of persistent lameness associated with the digital flexor tendon sheath and can be challenging to diagnose and manage. This session will review the clin ...
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This lecture will review the indications for muscle biopsy, discuss what information can realistically be gained from histological and immunohistochemical evaluation, and explore how biopsy findings s ...
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In this talk, we will describe how vets can problem solve cases in which pigs are ‘found dead’ to protect the rest of the herd. This will involve evaluating suspicion of notifiable disease, considerin ...
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As you develop your scanning skills, refreshing the physiology and mechanisms behind what you are seeing is essential to get good outcomes for you and the cow. This session hopes to build on your day- ...
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Common conditions of backyard/small scale chicken production systems, including a focus on management of laying flocks- Differential diagnoses in smallholder chicken settings, including husbandry chal ...
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Mobility is a key welfare and production trait in cattle, and an important part of a veterinary surgeon's visit to any livestock unit. However, engaging with this topic can be considered a challenge. ...
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The session will focus on the decision making around calvings - decision making, practical tips and tricks, how long to try, indications for a caesarean section etc. Other common bovine emergencies wi ...
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This session will review the challenging and often life threatening immune mediated haematological disorders seen in canine patients, specifically immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) and immune ...
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In this session we will explore how veterinary nurses can actively champion change and lead meaningful improvement projects within practice - no matter what stage of their careers. Conferences such as ...
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This session will evaluate the pivotal and diverse role that RVNs have in the management and treatment of canine pancreatitis, from recognition through to recovery. A review of the anatomy and physiol ...
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With rising construction costs and increasing financial pressures, many veterinary professionals are looking for ways to make their extensions, refurbishments, conversions and new-build projects more ...Speakers -
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You've heard of doom scrolling - something the current media climate leads us into doing far too much. Well the truth is, reading veterinary reviews (despite the news coverage you see) is often more l ...
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Join Steven Egan, Insurance Expert from Lloyd & Whyte, for this 40-minute session that explores what Practice Insurance does and doesn’t cover, and highlights how your protection needs to evolve as yo ...
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Fluorescence-guided surgery is rapidly moving from an emerging technology to a practical tool that can change intraoperative decision-making. Through a series of real clinical cases— feline thyroidec ...
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Urinalysis remains a powerful yet frequently underutilised tool in veterinary medicine. This lecture covers in-clinic urinalysis and laboratory testing to help clinicians get the most out of every dro ...
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In this short lecture we will discuss the importance of clear and concise communication in emergency medicine. There will be a particular focus on the discussion of informed consent, charging bundles ...
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Getting clients to say “yes” to dental care can be challenging. This session explores practical communication techniques to help veterinary teams improve client understanding, increase treatment uptak ...
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How we talk about animal behaviour matters. Language used in clinical records, team discussions, and client communication can shape how patients are perceived, influence clinical decision-making and h ...
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Veterinary professionals are a trusted source of information for cat owners and can have a significant influence on cat welfare. Using insights from the Cats and Their Stats Report, this lecture will ...
Gallery Suite 5
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This session will explore the latest insights into feline hypertension, its diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical management. Current approaches to blood pressure measurement will be reviewed, including ... -
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Are you confident you're catching feline hypertension before it causes irreversible damage? Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for vets and nurses who want to sharpen their skill ... -
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Are you confident you're catching feline hypertension before it causes irreversible damage? Join us for an interactive session designed specifically for vets and nurses who want to sharpen their skill ... -
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Ceva is proud to launch its latest innovation: a powerful new version of GRAM alongside Ask.GRAM, our new AI-powered assistant designed to transform how veterinarians access antimicrobial stewardship ...
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Reception teams are often the first, and most frequent, point of contact for clients. That puts them in a powerful position to build trust, shape experience, and support confident conversations about ... -
After two packed days at London Vet Show, join the Vet Dynamics team for some tongue-in-cheek, occasionally close-to-the-bone light relief, with a little learning smuggled in along the way. In Vetopol ...
Gallery Suite 11-12
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Dentistry can be one of the most rewarding areas of small animal practice, but it can also be a source of stress and uncertainty. From challenging extractions to unexpected complications, creating a c ...Sponsored By:
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Malocclusions are commonly encountered in small animal practice but are often under recognised or misinterpreted. This lecture provides a practical, case-based overview of malocclusions in dogs and ca ...Sponsored By:
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This lecture provides veterinary practitioners with a practical approach to the assessment and management of maxillofacial trauma in primary care settings. It covers the initial evaluation of facial i ...Sponsored By:
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This session will explain where we are at with understanding the dog's gastrointestinal microflora and provide a brief overview of the various gut bug functions. We will then explore what is known abo ... -
Chronic pain is common and challenging illness which requires a healthcare approach which considers physical, emotional and cognitive health domains. Pain is not only a physical health condition and t ... -
This session will include a brief understanding of the mechanisms of visceral pain, the clinical signs, some common causes and an overview of a workup in our small animal patients. How can we recognis ... -
Understand that chronic pain is a dynamic, multidimensional condition shaped by ongoing interactions between biological, psychological, and environmental factors, rather than a static disease state. A ...
Gallery Suite 13
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This session will consider the factors that may contribute to the development of stress-based behaviours in the veterinary setting. It will go on to offer suggestions relating to how we may recognise ... -
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A visit to the Veterinary Surgery can be a difficult experience for many pets and their carers. Simple changes to practice set up and management can make a real difference. In this session Emma will l ... -
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Do you have a feeling of dread when you see the recheck patient on the list that snapped last time you scoped his ears? Working with a stressed patient is stressful! This talk will cover practice appr ... -
Radiography is often the first step in investigating respiratory disease, but important pathology can be missed or incompletely characterised, especially in cases of upper respiratory tract and nasal ...Sponsored By:
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In this session we will explore how deterioration in medical inpatients often begins subtly and how registered veterinary nurses are best placed to notice something "is not quite right", ensuring rapi ... -
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Toxicosis is a commonly encountered emergency observed in small animal practice. Well known toxins include food products, plants and flowers, however there are a wide range of everyday household items ... -
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When managing multiple lines and tubes attached to a critical patient, it can seem overwhelming. This talk help breakdown and simplify the care of the patientUnderstanding the care of a critical patie ... -
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Beyond Cats & Dogs: Nursing Care of Exotic Patients explores the unique challenges and responsibilities involved in the veterinary nursing care of non-traditional companion animals. The lecture introd ...
Business Lab
Gallery Suite 17
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Drawing on their experience leading a successful five-site independent veterinary practice, Chris and Liz will share the six key performance indicators they use to monitor business health, clinical pe ...
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How one clinic moved from manually managing WhatsApp messages to introducing automation for bookings, registrations, and client conversations. Drawing on experience from over 20,000 messages, the sess ...
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A practical session for busy practice owners on reducing operational overload, improving team flow, and creating the space to lead rather than constantly firefight.•Identify where your time is being p ...
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Explore what keeps veterinary teams engaged for the long term, from everyday leadership behaviours to the small changes that improve trust, motivation and retention. Identify the main reasons team ...
Gallery Suite 22
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Expected, frequent, and occasionally missed: Pathology through the SDEP® diagnostic imaging protocolDelivered by:
Explore the most common and easily missed pathologies seen during abdominal ultrasound position by position through the lens of the SonoPath SDEP® (Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol). This fo ... -
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Simplify the shunt hunt by applying the structured SDEP® Abdominal Scanning Protocol, focusing on SDEP® Positions 9–14 to systematically evaluate hepatic vasculature. Lecture attendees will review nor ... -
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Ultrasound plays a pivotal role in the early recognition, mapping, and diagnostic sampling of neoplastic disease in veterinary patients. This lecture explores oncology through the lens of the clinical ... -
The blue eye can be a challenging presentation. This session will help you to work through the differential diagnoses with case examples build your confidence. We will discuss management of the differ ...Sponsored By:Sponsored by:
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Explore how early veterinary experiences shape lifelong feline health outcomes and engagement with veterinary care. Although kittens are seen frequently by the veterinary team during their first six m ...
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Exhibitor Showcase 1
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This session will explore the proactive and preventative use of 3D-printed veterinary orthotics to support rehabilitation and expand conservative treatment options for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions ... -
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Gastrointestinal presentations represent one of the most frequent yet challenging diagnostic puzzles in primary care veterinary practice. While traditional approaches often rely on temporary fixes or ... -
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This session explores how in-clinic qPCR can improve everyday decision-making in practice. Using real-world cases, it shows when rapid molecular testing can help confirm infectious disease, guide. Tre ...
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Fear Free is often framed primarily as a patient handling protocol — useful, but peripheral to practice management. This session makes the case that it is far more than that. At its core, Fear Free is ... -
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When a dog suddenly shakes, twitches, stiffens, collapses or starts moving strangely, is it a seizure, a movement disorder or something else entirely? Episodic neurological events are common, yet thei ... -
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Chronic gastrointestinal disease is one of the most common-and frustrating- presentations in small-animal practice. Guidelines and referral-level recommendations provide valuable frameworks, but real- ...Speakers -
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Reactive behaviour is rarely driven by a single factor. Physical comfort, emotional wellbeing, previous experiences and the environment all influence how a dog responds to the world around them. This ... -
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Insect protein is gaining increasing attention within companion animal nutrition, not only from a sustainability perspective but also for its potential functional and clinical benefits. This session w ... -
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Explore three common, real-world ophthalmology cases encountered in general practice, including: · The dog with a deep corneal ulcer: how to manage, and more importantly, how to avoid deep and melting ... -
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Skin and ear microbiomes are a new frontier in the evolution of healthcare. A frontier that is showing significant potential for alternative approaches across both human and veterinary medicine. The c ...
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The Studio
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Discover an emerging model of veterinary care that strengthens the connection between practices, clients and the wider community. This session explores how a pet-friendly hub combines education, holis ...
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Dermatology can be one of the most challenging areas of exotic companion mammal practice, with many conditions presenting with similar clinical signs but requiring very different management. This sess ...
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This session explores my personal journey from working in a traditional veterinary clinic to expanding my role into veterinary telemedicine and remote care while continuing to work as a Veterinary Sur ...
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The session will explore the roles of StreetVet volunteers and the work undertaken by the charity, how it relates to and differs from private practice, and how the skills volunteers develop and bring ... -
Acute spinal emergencies in dogs can be among the most challenging and time-critical cases encountered in general practice. This session will provide a practical approach to recognising, assessing and ...
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This session summarises the conclusions of a student research project investigating the perceptions of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in cat owners, shelter staff and veterinary personnel and com ... -
Contextualised Care is a new and growing area of interest in Veterinary Medicine. It is particularly important in teaching to ensure students are able to create contextualised care plans as a day one ...
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Our jobs (& lives) can be really serious - when was the last time you truly laughed? Laughter (whether true or a bit forced) has so many benefits - come and try Laughter Yoga for yourself!
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Learn some helpful yoga poses you can do at work anytime you need to stretch it out in-between consults, before an op, or whenever you need a break.
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In a world of go, go, go, resisting busy and taking time for stillness & rest is punk! Slow down, breathe, allowing the mind & body to clear tension & negative thought loops.
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Always one of our most popular classes, here to rescue aching feet after pounding those pink carpets! Enjoy some yoga & myofascial release techniques.
Wet Labs 1 - Platinum Suite
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In this session we will give you a brief overview of the most common and important surgical treatment options for entropion (for both upper and lower lid procedures), with some video footage of the mo ...
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This cadaver practical will cover multiple skin closure techniques and help you to manage big wounds by having experienced and practiced different closure methods on cadavers. We will start by coverin ...
Wet Labs 2 - Platinum Suite
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This hands-on session aims to teach the learner to understand the mechanism of action of local anaesthetic agents, review and refresh theoretical knowledge of the innervation of the head, the equipmen ...
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This practical small animal surgery session will focus on surgical management of the lower urinary tract, with emphasis on bladder and urethral procedures commonly encountered in clinical practice. Pa ...
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This ECC session focuses on the practical skills needed to localise and stabilise patients with different forms dyspnoea. There will be an emphasis on upper respiratory tract emergencies (e.g. BOAS) w ...
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This wet lab session provides practical training in rabbit dental extraction techniques using cadaver specimens. It covers indications for exodontia, anatomical considerations, and step-by-step approa ...Speakers
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In this session we will go through the most common orbital procedures in small animals, starting from simple abscess drainage procedures, enucleations, exenterations to more complex orbitotomies. You ...
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