Don't Miss These Must-Attend Sessions at BVA Live 2025

• Canine Liver Disease: The Latest Recommendations
  Professor Nick Bexfield, Clinical Director of Small Animal Services, The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital
  Learn about the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing canine liver disease, delivered by one of the leading voices in veterinary clinical care. Professor Bexfield will guide attendees through the newest recommendations for improving patient outcomes.

• Canine Neutering in Context: Who? When? Why?
  Rachel Dean, Director of Clinical Research and Excellence in Practice, VetPartners Ltd, Caroline Scobie, Clinical Director, Westway Vets, Kathryn Wareham, Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Manager, VetPartners
  This session will provide a comprehensive look at the complexities of neutering in dogs, focusing on when it’s appropriate, the long-term benefits, and potential risks. It’s a must-attend for those looking to deepen their understanding of this controversial yet crucial topic.

• Managing Diabetes in 2025! 104 Years After the First Diabetic Dog Received Insulin
  Grant Petrie, Independent Medical Practice Professional, Bayswater Referral Clinic & London Veterinary Clinic
  Reflecting on a century of progress, this session will dive into the latest strategies for managing diabetes in dogs, with an eye on innovative treatments and care protocols. Grant Petrie will share his extensive knowledge on this ever-evolving field.

• Stay or Go? Discharge Decisions for Emergency Cases
  Aoife Reid, Head of Edge Programmes and Clinical Career Progression, Vets Now Ltd
  One of the toughest decisions in emergency veterinary care is knowing when to discharge a patient. Aoife Reid will walk you through the factors to consider, helping you make more informed, confident decisions in your emergency practice.

• Take Your Own Pulse First: CPR and How to Survive Running a Crash
  Lindsay Kellett-Gregory, Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, DWR Veterinary Specialists
  Managing a critical care situation can be overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can stay calm under pressure. This hands-on session will teach you CPR techniques and strategies to manage high-stakes cases effectively, ensuring you’re prepared for any crisis.
   

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  Attendees can look forward to interactive, solutions-focused sessions covering:

  The Currency of Vet Care: It’s Time We Talked About Pricing

  📅 12 Jun 2025 | ⏰ 12:50 - 13:50 | 📍 Business, Careers and Debates Theatre

  Pricing – and the value of veterinary work – has come under scrutiny recently, especially amidst rising costs and a shortage of veterinary personnel. This session will explore how practices can ensure they are valuing themselves, their teams, and their services appropriately while navigating financial challenges in the profession.

  Release the Leaders Within

  📅 13 Jun 2025 | ⏰ 13:15 - 14:15 | 📍 Business, Careers and Debates Theatre

  If you hold a leadership role within your practice, you’ll relate to the challenge of wearing multiple hats—team management, HR, stock ordering, project oversight, and more. This session will help identify potential leaders within your team, outlining key strategies to inspire, encourage, and support them on their journey to leadership.

Limited Education Bursaries Still Available!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend these essential sessions—apply for one of the limited education bursaries available. These bursaries can help reduce the cost of attendance and make your professional development at BVA Live 2025 more accessible. Apply now to ensure you don’t miss this chance to level up your veterinary knowledge!