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  1. A case quiz with polling: A potpourri of enlightening cardiorespiratory cases
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Mike Martin
    Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .
  2. Aaachh-who? Respiratory viral infections in cats and dogs: What’s new and what matters
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Alan Radford
    Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
  3. AB(C)’s – stabilisation of emergency respiratory cases
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Anneka Phillips
    Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care
  4. An opioid masterclass
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Emily Foot
    Emily Foot, Diagnostics Nurse - Davies Veterinary Specialists
  5. Anaesthestic complications and troubleshooting the "3 H's"
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Liza Ebeck
    Liza Ebeck, Senior Cardiology Nurse - James Specialist Veterinary Cardiology
  6. Angular limb deformity: From diagnosis to correction
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Kevin Parsons
    Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
  7. Benefits and harms: Evidence-based thinking for canine osteoarthritis
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Marnie Brennan
    Marnie Brennan, Co-Founder and Director - The Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine and Assistant Professor in Epidemiology
  8. BVA President's Welcome
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Rob Williams
    Rob Williams, President - BVA
  9. Canine parvovirus: A veterinary nursing perspective on treatment and management
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Louise Hosford
    Louise Hosford, Veterinary Nurse - Vets Now
  10. Common sense around chemo: Reducing anxiety and doing a great job!
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Gerry Polton
    Gerry Polton, Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
  11. Compassionate communication
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Hamish Morrin
    Hamish Morrin, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire
  12. CPR for veterinary professionals
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Philippa Richmond
    Philippa Richmond, Lead Internal Medicine RVN - Oakwood Veterinary Referrals
  13. Creating a business case for a new veterinary nursing service
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Betsy Malamah-Thomas
    Betsy Malamah-Thomas, Clinical Support Manager - Royal Veterinary College
  14. Cut to the chase: Mastering small intestinal surgery in dogs and cats
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Dr Rob White
    Dr Rob White, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham
  15. Designer Pets, Destructive Traits: A Call for Ethical Breeding
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Lauren Bennett
    Lauren Bennett, Science and Policy Officer - RSPCA
  16. Do vets have a role in ethical decision making, or is it all just about animal welfare? (AiPS)
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Liz Mullineaux
    Liz Mullineaux, Senior Vice President - BVA
    Hamish Morrin
    Hamish Morrin, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire
    Rebecca Swan
    Rebecca Swan, Veterinary Surgeon - University of Brighton
    Sean Wensley
    Sean Wensley, Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement - PDSA
  17. Dodgy dogs and complex cats – anaesthesia in comorbid patients
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Fran Downing
    Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
  18. Don’t dread the blocked cat: Tips and tricks for a common cat conundrum
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Sam Taylor
    Sam Taylor, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
  19. Emergency fluid resuscitation – is more fluids always the answer?
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Anneka Phillips
    Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care
  20. Euthanasia in exotic species: A guide to a “good death” in small mammals, birds and reptiles
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Madonna Livingstone
    Madonna Livingstone, Head Exotics Vet, Exotics Lecturer and Clinical Skills Instructor - Ark Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Glasgow Vet School
  21. Eyelid Surgery in the dog
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Surgical correction of eyelid problems can be some of the most satisfying surgeries in general pract ...
    David Maggs
    David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
  22. Feline Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex – what we know (and don’t know)?
    Clinical Theatre 1
    There are few pathological processes affecting the oral cavity of cats that can be as devastating to ...
    Andrew Perry
    Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group
  23. FIP: I can treat it now, so what’s new?
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Sam Taylor
    Sam Taylor, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
  24. Fix, Replace, or Manage? Making the right call in hip dysplasia
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Kevin Parsons
    Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
  25. From Resistance to Results: Responsible Wound Infection Control
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Amelia Sherwood
    Amelia Sherwood, Director & CPD Provider - Tissue Viability Vet Nurse
  26. Gastrointestinal signs and more: A comprehensive approach to brachycephalic patient care
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Katherine Clarke
    Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
  27. Gut feelings: Exploring the gut-brain connection
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Katherine Clarke
    Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
    Sarah Heath
    Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
  28. HOT TOPIC: CMA remedies - what do they mean in practice?
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Rob Williams
    Rob Williams, President - BVA
    Susan Little
    Susan Little, Vice President - BSAVA
    Sarah Holliday
    Sarah Holliday, President - BVNA
    Kate Higgins
    Kate Higgins, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby
  29. HOT TOPIC: Is mixed practice dead? The risks of losing omnicompetence (conditional licensure in new VSA)
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Gwen Rees
    Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - BVA
    Hannah Hunt
    Hannah Hunt, Mixed veterinary surgeon - Ystwyth Veterinary Practice
    Kenny Lang
    Kenny Lang, Founding Partner - Ben Nevis Vets
    Dan Lidgbird
    Dan Lidgbird, Council Member - BVNA
  30. Is there anything new to know when using local anaesthetic agents in the oral cavity? Come and find out
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Spoiler alert! Yes there is. The benefits of using local anaesthetic agents to achieve a pain free s ...
    Andrew Perry
    Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group
  31. Leadership: Lessons every new leader needs to hear
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Lyndsay Hughes
    Lyndsay Hughes, Senior Vice President - BVNA
    Fiona Leathers
    Fiona Leathers, RVN and Clinic Manager - Westport Vets
    Francesca Verney
    Francesca Verney, Veterinary Director - Pet People
  32. Mental health awareness for ourselves and colleagues
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Laura Hughes
    Laura Hughes, Veterinary Nurse Development Manager - Purina Petcare
  33. Mimics and misses: Avoiding the spine trap
    Clinical Theatre 2
    “Spine on the line: When to act fast” focuses on the recognition and management of emergency spinal ...
    Mark Lowrie
    Mark Lowrie, Veterinary Neurologist - Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
  34. My approach to non-healing corneal ulcers
    Clinical Theatre 1
    When an ulcer hasn't healed at the first recheck, there is a tendency to throw up our arms and becom ...
    David Maggs
    David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
  35. Navigating acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome: Clinical approach and therapeutic strategies
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Katherine Clarke
    Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
  36. Nurse-led surgical procedures
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Joseph Bend
    Joseph Bend, Surgical Lead RVN - .
  37. Optimising hospital care for long-term patients
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Cats and dogs requiring long-term hospital care present a unique challenge. Animal health and welfar ...
    Tamsin Durston
    Tamsin Durston, Veterinary Engagement Manager - Dogs Trust
    Laura Watson
    Laura Watson, Cat Welfare Coordinator - International Cat Care
  38. Pearls of the ophthalmic exam
    Clinical Theatre 2
    It is undoubtedly important to know how to treat disease but without a diagnosis, treatment is often ...
    David Maggs
    David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
  39. Perioperative management of brachycephalic dogs – do we have a 'best practice' approach?
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Fran Downing
    Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
  40. Rabbit and guinea pig clinics
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Courtney is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, who studied at Nottingham Trent University and qualified ...
    Courtney Marshall
    Courtney Marshall, General Practice Nurse - ,
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    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
  57. Skin biopsy – how to get the most from your samples
    Clinical Theatre 3
    This session will deal with the role of biopsy in the effective management of skin disease, starting ...
    Victoria Robinson
    Victoria Robinson, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - University of Edinburgh
  58. Spine on the line: When to act fast
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Mimics and misses: Avoiding the spine trap explores the common and clinically important situations i ...
    Mark Lowrie
    Mark Lowrie, Veterinary Neurologist - Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
  59. Syncope in the dog: A day at the movies
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Mike Martin
    Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .
  60. The CMA and you – dealing with complaints
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Jennie Jones
    Jennie Jones, Head of VCMS - Veterinary Client Mediation Services
  61. The COVID legacy – how can we manage anxiety in the “pandemic puppy”
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Sarah Heath
    Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
  62. The highs and lows of monitoring anaesthetised patients – what to do and when!
    Clinical Theatre 2
    BP monitoring outside the operating theatre/ not just hypertrophic cats.
    Fran Downing
    Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
  63. The veterinary nurse's role in canine caesarean management
    BVNA Nursing Theatre
    Louise Hosford
    Louise Hosford, Veterinary Nurse - Vets Now
  64. TKIs in cancer: What are they and can I really use them on everything?
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Gerry Polton
    Gerry Polton, Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
  65. Uveitis – it’s just intraocular lymphadenopathy
    Clinical Theatre 2
    The uvea contains familiar tissues and cell types (lymphocytes, smooth muscle, and blood vessels, fo ...
    David Maggs
    David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
  66. V&D+++ When dog and cat guts go viral: An update
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Alan Radford
    Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
  67. What lies beneath: Mastering exploratory laparotomy and organ biopsy in general practice
    Clinical Theatre 3
    Dr Rob White
    Dr Rob White, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham
  68. What’s new in the ocular pharmacology?
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Should I apply one drop or two? Should I use an ointment or a drop? Do systemically administered dru ...
    David Maggs
    David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
  69. When cats worry: The hidden impact on health
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Sarah Heath
    Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
  70. Whose responsibility is it anyway - the reality/complexity of dog, cat and horse ownership
    Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
    Liz Mullineaux
    Liz Mullineaux, Senior Vice President - BVA
    Malcolm Morley
    Malcolm Morley, Director of UK - World Horse Welfare
    Claire Calder
    Claire Calder, Head of Public Affairs - Dogs Trust
    Susan Cunningham
    Susan Cunningham, SA Vet and Past President - BVA (NI)
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