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With two days of jam-packed content, presented by industry leaders and rising stars the 2024 BVA Live programme is filled with topics to look forward to.

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Clinical Theatre 1 (15) Clinical Theatre 2 (13) Equine and Farm Clinical Theatre (15) Business, Careers and Debates Theatre (12) BVNA Nursing Theatre (12) Exhibitor Showcase Theatre (9) Referrals & Diagnostics Theatre (11)

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Anaesthesia (2) Careers (4) Behaviour (3) Business (5) Cardiology (2) Debate (5) Dentistry (3) Dermatology (2) Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) (7) Endocrinology (3) Equine (8) Exotics (2) Farm Animal (7) Gastroenterology (3) Haematology (1) Imaging (1) Infectious Disease (4) Internal Medicine (5) Leadership (1) Nursing (9) Nutrition (1) Oncology (2) Ophthalmology (1) Orthopaedics (2) Parasitology (1) Reproduction (1) Respiratory (2) Surgery (3) Sustainability (1) Toxicology (1) Urology (1) Welfare (1) Wellbeing (2) Wildlife (1)

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06 Jun 2024

07 Jun 2024

Clinical Theatre 1

08:45 09:00
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BVA's President's Welcome

Speakers

Anna Judson, President - British Veterinary Association (BVA)

09:00 09:50
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Contextualised care in ECC: Playing the hand you are dealt

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Aoife Reid, Head of Edge Programmes and Clinical Career Progression - Vets Now Ltd

10:15 11:05
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Saving lives by reducing stress. A pragmatic approach to cardiac emergencies

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Sara Jackson, Area Clinical Manager - Vets Now Limited

11:45 12:35
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Friday night diabetic! Is it an emergency?

Chairperson

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

Speakers

Grant Petrie, Independent Medical Practice Professional - Bayswater Referral Clinic

13:00 13:50
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Senvelgo®- a new way to manage diabetes in cats

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Teen Presnail, Brand Technical Advisor - Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd

14:15 15:05
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Taking the fear out of abdominal emergencies - don't just peek and shriek

Chairperson

Hannah Leech, Veterinary Surgeon - PDSA

Speakers

Laura Frost, Veterinary Surgeon for RVC Shelter Medicine Programme - Woodgreen, The Animal Charity

15:35 16:25
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Eye eye Captain - an overview of ocular emergencies

Chairperson

Hannah Leech, Veterinary Surgeon - PDSA

Speakers

John Beel, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

16:50 17:40
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Identifying behavioural concerns in a veterinary consult – the key to earlier intervention and better outcomes

Chairperson

Hannah Leech, Veterinary Surgeon - PDSA

Speakers

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

Clinical Theatre 2

09:30 10:20
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Tame your fears: Practical tips on dealing with British wildlife

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Liz Mullineaux, Director, Capital Veterinary Services Ltd; - Scientific Advisor, Secret World Wildlife Rescue; JVP, BVA

10:35 11:25
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Just block it - A simple guide to useful local blocks in practice

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Daisy Norgate, Anaesthesia Specialist - Blaise Veterinary Referrals, Birmingham

11:40 12:30
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Ten things owners wish we knew - contextualising care through a deeper understanding of the owner experience

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Hannah Capon, Founder and Director - Canine Arthritis Management (CAM)

13:30 14:20
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Picture perfect radiography skills - simple tips to improve your diagnostic images

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Head of Talent - VetPartners

Speakers

Ali Limentani, Veterinary Radiographer at University of Cambridge - Queens veterinary school hospital

14:35 15:25
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Help, it’s a poisoning case! What do I do?

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Head of Talent - VetPartners

Speakers

Nicola Robinson, Head of Service - Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS)

15:40 16:30
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The unholy trinity - hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease and hypertension in cats: diagnosis and management

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Head of Talent - VetPartners

Speakers

Tim Williams, Associate Professor in Clinical Pathology - University of Cambridge

16:45 17:35
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Grading respiratory function in brachycephalics and laryngeal paralysis cases

In partnership with:

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Head of Talent - VetPartners

Speakers

Jane Ladlow, Director of Research - University of Cambridge

Equine and Farm Clinical Theatre

09:30 10:20
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An introduction to equine behavioural medicine - is it pain or behaviour?

Chairperson

Lesley Young, Specialist Consultant - Specialist Equine Cardiology Services

Speakers

Gemma Pearson, Director of Equine Behaviour - The Horse Trust

10:35 11:25
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Getting the most out of your stethoscope. Who needs the fancy stuff?

Chairperson

Gemma Pearson, Director of Equine Behaviour - The Horse Trust

Speakers

Lesley Young, Specialist Consultant - Specialist Equine Cardiology Services

11:40 12:30
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Laminitis and endocrinology

Chairperson

Philip Ivens, Managing director - Buckingham Equine Vets Limited

Speakers

Victoria South, RCVS and European recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - University of Cambridge Dept Veterinary Medicine

Harry Carslake, Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine - University of Liverpool

13:30 14:20
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Standing surgery on the yard

Speakers

Safia Barakzai, Consultant Surgeon - Equine Surgical Referrals Ltd

14:35 15:25
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Colic on the front line

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Harry Carslake, Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine - University of Liverpool

Philip Ivens, Managing director - Buckingham Equine Vets Limited

15:40 16:30
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Practical equine dermatology

Chairperson

Harry Carslake, Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine - University of Liverpool

Speakers

Victoria South, RCVS and European recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine - University of Cambridge Dept Veterinary Medicine

Philip Ivens, Managing director - Buckingham Equine Vets Limited

16:45 17:35
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Overgrowths and gaps - beyond the routine dental

Chairperson

Harry Carslake, Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine - University of Liverpool

Speakers

James Roxburgh, Director - Equine Veterinary Dentist Ltd

Business, Careers and Debates Theatre

09:15 10:15
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More than a pizza party – The truth about retention

Chairperson

Rob Williams, Head of Talent - VetPartners

Speakers

Debbie Robinson, Founder and Business Growth Coach - VetNetics

Holly Norman, Joint Venture Partner - Vets4Pets Peterborough and Peterborough Bretton

10:25 11:25
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Gut instinct: what’s the influence of the gut microbiome on animal behaviour and wellbeing?

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Anna Judson, President - British Veterinary Association (BVA)

Speakers

Fergus Allerton, Internal Medicine Specialist - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

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

Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer in Translational Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and iEd Hub - University College Cork - Investigator - APC Microbiome Ireland

11:40 12:40
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Hot Off the Press: Unveiling Insights from the 2024 State of the PMS Report

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Jack Peploe, Certified Ethical Hacker, Veterinary IT Expert & CEO - Veterinary IT Services

14:00 15:00
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From communication to compliance: using digital tools effectively

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Brian Faulkner, Veterinary Clinician & Consultant - Vetology

Speakers

Mark Johnston, CEO - Vetstream Ltd

Charlie Barton, Animal Heath Digital Consultant - Independent

Susie Samuel, CEO - Digital Practice

Philippe Moreau, CEO - VisioCare Services

15:15 16:15
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Would you euthanise a healthy XL Bully? And other challenging questions: ethical decision making and conflict resolution in practice

Chairperson

Liz Mullineaux, Director, Capital Veterinary Services Ltd; - Scientific Advisor, Secret World Wildlife Rescue; JVP, BVA

Speakers

Hamish Morrin, Consultant - Vet Values

Rosie Allister, Consulting Manager - Vetlife Helpline

16:30 17:30
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Feeling overwhelmed? How to help you and your team reduce cognitive overload on shift

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Sara Jackson, Area Clinical Manager - Vets Now Limited

Daniel Lewis, National Clinical Lead in Emergency & Critical Care - IVC Evidensia

BVNA Nursing Theatre

09:00 09:50
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Veterinary Human Support

Speakers

Hamish Morrin, Consultant - Vet Values

10:15 11:05
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"Anaesthesia 101: What do I do when..."

Speakers

Janette Bailey Woods, Lead Anaesthesia Nurse - Wear Referrals

11:55 12:45
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CPR - Basic Life Support saves lives, but what about adrenaline?

Speakers

Samantha Thompson, Educator and Trainer - VetMed CPR Coach

14:00 14:50
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Troubleshooting the Highs and Lows of Anaesthesia Monitoring

Speakers

Courtney Scales, Clinical Educator (Anaesthesia) - Veterinary Anursethesia

15:35 16:25
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Accepting we are human - using checklists and cognitive aids for patient safety

Speakers

Samantha Thompson, Educator and Trainer - VetMed CPR Coach

17:00 17:50
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Nursing management of the surgical orthopaedic patient

Speakers

Debbie Howe, Surgery Team Leader - Cave Veterinary Specialists

Exhibitor Showcase Theatre

11:00 11:50
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AI-Powered Practice: Levelling the Playing Field for Independent Vets

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Nicolo Frisiani, Co-Founder - Lupa Pets

12:00 12:30
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Veterinary Client Mediation Service – current insights….are all complaints about costs?

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Jennie Jones, Head of VCMS - Veterinary Client Mediation Service

13:00 13:50
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Unveiling the invisible: the power of diagnostic immunohistochemistry

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Annika Herrmann, Anatomic Pathologist - Veterinary Pathology Group

14:00 14:50
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The Power of Motivation in Practice

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Karen Froud-Murray, Director - Vital Spark Training Consultants LTD

16:00 16:50
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Stem Cell Therapy in dogs – Everything you need to know

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Stewart Halperin, Clinical Director - Stem Cell Vet

Referrals & Diagnostics Theatre

09:00 09:45
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Improving your Orthopaedic Examination: What it means and what you might be missing

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Kinley Smith, RCVS and ECVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

10:00 10:45
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Wound Reconstruction: Tips, Tricks and Lots of Cases

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Erika Villedieu, ECVS and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgeon and Internship Director - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

11:00 11:45
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Top Tips for your Neuro Exam in Practice

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Sebastien Behr, Head of Neurology - Neurosurgery - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

12:00 12:45
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Novel Techniques to Manage Gut Disease: Is FMT the Future?

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Fergus Allerton, Internal Medicine Specialist - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service

13:45 14:30
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You're only in it for the money: Client communication for contextualised care

Sponsored by:

14:45 15:30
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Blood Morphology Matters: common clinically significant findings you might miss if you don’t smear

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Chiara Piccinelli, Clinical Pathologist - IDEXX Laboratories Ltd

15:45 16:30
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Common faecal pathogens and their significance. Does every positive need to be treated?

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Stephanie Sorrell, Internal Medicine Specialist - Idexx, UK

16:45 17:30
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CKD vs AKI - So many markers, so little time, so much confusion!

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Aimi Kato, Professional Services Veterinarian North UK & Ireland - IDEXX

Clinical Theatre 1

09:00 09:50
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When the tooth fairy doesn’t pay - tips on how to best manage dental disease in practice in a cost of living crisis

Chairperson

John Beel, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

Speakers

Louise Allum, Head Vet of the Shelter Medicine Program - RVC

10:05 10:55
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Just a flesh wound - or is it?

Chairperson

John Beel, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

Speakers

Kathryn Pratschke, Senior Lecturer in Small Tissue Surgery - The University of Edinburgh

11:10 12:00
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Rabbit and rodent dentistry: the dos and don’ts!

In partnership with:

Chairperson

John Beel, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

Speakers

Sonya Miles, Exotic Species Veterinary Surgeon & Head Of Department - Highcroft Exotic Vets and Just Exotics

12:15 13:05
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So there is a lot of protein in the urine but the pet is well, what now?

In partnership with:

Chairperson

John Beel, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

Speakers

Emily Fulton, Clinician in Small Animal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care - Small Animal Hospital Glasgow

13:50 14:40
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Mast cell tumours and surgery. I’m confused - what are the rules now?

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Jonathan Bray, Director and Senior Surgeon - Aura Veterinary

14:55 15:45
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The ABCs of IMHA: How to raise the PCV ASAP

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Mayank Seth, Clinical Director - Stansted Veterinary Specialists

16:00 16:50
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Brucella canis: Tales from General Practice

Chairperson

Lara Wilson, Regional Clinical Lead - CVS group ltd

Speakers

Mark Moreton, Director of Learning and Development - CVS Group Plc

Elizabeth McLennan-Green, Small Animal Veterinary Director for the North of the UK - CVS Group Plc

Clinical Theatre 2

09:45 10:35
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Pet foods - is sustainability really possible?

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Mike Davies, Associate Professor at University of Nottingham - Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition (Small Animal)

10:50 11:40
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Taking the fear out of canine chronic diarrhoea

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Lucy McMahon, RCVS Recognised Specialist - Small Animal Internal Medicine

11:55 12:45
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Collaborative low cost care of the pruritic dog

Chairperson

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

Speakers

Susan Paterson, Veterinary Dermatologist - Director at Virtual Vet Derms Ltd

13:30 14:20
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Orthopaedics: Avoid making a lame first impression

Chairperson

Guy Killick, Director - Flexivet Ltd

Speakers

Rob Pettitt, Professor of Small Animal Orthopaedics - University of Liverpool

14:35 15:25
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Closing down fertility clinics - are UK vets stepping into the gap?

Chairperson

Guy Killick, Director - Flexivet Ltd

Speakers

Angelika von Heimendahl, Director - Veterinary Reproduction Service

15:40 16:30
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Stertor or Stridor? Does it even matter? A practical approach to your brachycephalic patient’s airways

Chairperson

Guy Killick, Director - Flexivet Ltd

Speakers

Chris Shales, Clinical Director, European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery - RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Equine and Farm Clinical Theatre

09:45 10:25
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Sustainable flock health planning

In partnership with:

Chairperson

Phillipa Page, Sheep Veterinary Consultant - Flock Health Ltd

Speakers

Joseph Henry, Advanced Practitioner in Sheep Health and Production, President - SVS

10:40 11:20
Your local time: )

Pet Sheep with Confidence

In partnership with:

Chairperson

Phillipa Page, Sheep Veterinary Consultant - Flock Health Ltd

Speakers

Heidi Svengaard, Committee Member - SVS

11:35 12:15
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Holistic approach to bovine TB control - there is more to bTB than just testing

In partnership with:

Speakers

Sarah Tomlinson, Board Member - BCVA

12:30 13:10
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Integrated Parasite Management - Harnessing the power of the Dung Beetle

In partnership with:

Chairperson

John Blackwell, Clinical Director - Brownlow Veterinary Group

Speakers

Robert Howe, Board Member - LLM Farm Vets, BCVA & COWS

13:25 14:10
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Taking a Pig Down the Garden AH&W Pathway

In partnership with:

Chairperson

Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health and Welfare - AHDB

Speakers

Peter Siviter, Farm Veterinary Surgeon - Synergy Farm Health

14:25 15:05
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My pig is coughing, what next?

In partnership with:

Chairperson

Mandy Nevel, Head of Animal Health and Welfare - AHDB

Speakers

Joseph Lunt, Veterinary Nutritionist - Zarkos-Smith Associates

15:20 16:00
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Chicken or Velociraptor? Giving you confidence seeing pet hens

In partnership with:

Speakers

Henrietta Kodilinye-Sims, Poultry veterinarian, Consultant and Lecturer - Surrey Poultry Vet

16:15 16:55
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Lessons to be learned from the world of the poultry vet

In partnership with:

Speakers

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

Business, Careers and Debates Theatre

09:30 10:30
Your local time: )

Difficult or in distress? Empowering neurodivergent colleagues in the workplace

In association with:

Chairperson

James Russell, President - BVA, BVA rep, TB Partnership

Speakers

Kirstie Pickles, Trustee - Vetlife

10:45 11:45
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How sustainable is modern pet ownership?

Chairperson

Anna Judson, President - British Veterinary Association (BVA)

Speakers

Justine Shotton, Head Vet for Wildlife and Exotics - RSPCA - Past President - BVA

Jen Gale, Founder - Sustainable(ish)

12:00 13:00
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Does running a successful practice jeopardise our commitment to animal welfare and contextualised care?

In association with:

Chairperson

Malcolm Morley, Senior Vice President - British Veterinary Association

Speakers

Vicky Ford-Fennah, Professional Development Manager - Linnaeus

Kate Higgins, Director - Village Vets Formby

Adam Tjolle, Professor and Chair of General Veterinary Practice - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

13:15 14:15
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Future-Proofing Veterinary Care: Embracing Operational Efficiency and Innovation

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Susie Samuel, CEO - Digital Practice

14:30 15:30
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CMA Live Discussion: thoughts from the profession

Chairperson

David Calpin, CEO - British Veterinary Association

Speakers

Malcolm Morley, Senior Vice President - British Veterinary Association

Lyndsay Hughes, President - BVNA

Kate Higgins, Director - Village Vets Formby

Susan Paterson, Veterinary Dermatologist - Director at Virtual Vet Derms Ltd

15:45 16:45
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From ME to WE - Tackling imposter moments as a collective

Speakers

Katie Ford, Founder & Coach - Vet Empowered

BVNA Nursing Theatre

09:00 09:50
Your local time: )

Boosting confidence in rabbit anaesthesia

Speakers

Tawny Kershaw, Registered Veterinary Nurse - The Veterinary Nerd

10:15 11:05
Your local time: )

Feline friendly handling and behaviour considerations

Speakers

Nikki McLeod, BSc(Hons) Registered Veterinary Nurse - Albavet Dunfermline, BVNA, ABTC

11:30 12:20
Your local time: )

Protect the Title

Speakers

Lyndsay Hughes, President - BVNA

13:00 13:50
Your local time: )

Neurodiversity in veterinary teams: Creating an inclusive culture

Speakers

Elle Payne, Registered Veterinary Nurse - Pennard Vets

14:20 15:10
Your local time: )

Compassionate leadership: Navigating conflict, incivility and difficult conversations

Speakers

Helen Silver-MacMahon, Co Founder & Director - Being-Human Consulting Ltd

15:50 16:40
Your local time: )

Nursing care for chemotherapy patients

Speakers

Sarah Holliday, Senior Medical Oncology Nurse - Aura Veterinary

Exhibitor Showcase Theatre

10:00 10:50
Your local time: )

Lymphoma – a review of diagnostics and classification

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Oliver Coldrick, Clinical Pathologist - Veterinary Pathology Group, Exeter

12:00 12:50
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Ready, Set, Launch: Launching Your First Veterinary Practice

Sponsored by:

Chairperson

Vicky Robinson, Director - Vet Dynamics

Speakers

Rachel Simmons

Michael Lazaris, Director at Vets on the Common - Vets on the Common

Suzanne Headington, Partner - Hazlewoods

13:00 13:50
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Veterinary Practice Design and Building Management – What you need to know

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Alex Darvill, Managing Director - ACD Projects

15:00 15:50
Your local time: )

Muzzles in the Veterinary Setting

Sponsored by:

Speakers

Clara Hewson, CEO - The Muzzle Movement

Referrals & Diagnostics Theatre

09:15 10:05
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10:20 11:10
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11:25 12:15
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