Conference Programme 2026

With two days of jam-packed content presented by industry leaders and rising stars, the BVA Live 2026 programme promises to be filled with engaging topics and memorable moments.

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2026 Conference Programme

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08:55 09:05
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BVA President's Welcome

Rob Williams, President - BVA
09:05 09:55
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My approach to non-healing corneal ulcers

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZVS, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
10:30 11:20
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Don’t dread the blocked cat: Tips and tricks for a common cat conundrum

Sam Taylor, BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA FRCVS, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
14:00 14:50
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Emergency fluid resuscitation – is more fluids always the answer?

Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care
15:30 16:20
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What’s new in the ocular pharmacology?

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZVS, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
16:45 17:35
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Feline Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex – what we know (and don’t know)?

Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group

09:30 10:20
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Optimising hospital care for long-term patients

Tamsin Durston, RVN, CAB, MSc Human Behaviour Change, MSc Human-Animal Interaction and Wellbeing, Veterinary Engagement Manager - Dogs Trust

Laura Watson, RVN, ISFM AdvCertFB, ISFM DipFN, Cat Welfare Coordinator - International Cat Care
10:45 11:35
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The highs and lows of monitoring anaesthetised patients – what to do and when!

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
12:15 13:05
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Is there anything new to know when using local anaesthetic agents in the oral cavity? Come and find out

Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group
13:45 14:35
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Pearls of the ophthalmic exam

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZVS, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
15:00 15:50
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Dodgy dogs and complex cats – anaesthesia in comorbid patients

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
16:25 17:15
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AB(C)’s – stabilisation of emergency respiratory cases

Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care

09:15 10:05
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TKIs in cancer: What are they and can I really use them on everything?

Gerry Polton, DipECVIM-CA (Oncology), Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
10:15 11:05
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Aaachh-who? Respiratory viral infections in cats and dogs: What’s new and what matters

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
11:45 12:35
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Common sense around chemo: Reducing anxiety and doing a great job!

Gerry Polton, DipECVIM-CA (Oncology), Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
14:15 15:05
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FIP: I can treat it now, so what’s new?

Sam Taylor, BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA FRCVS, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
15:35 16:25
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V&D+++ When dog and cat guts go viral: An update

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
16:50 17:40
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Euthanasia in exotic species: A guide to a “good death” in small mammals, birds and reptiles

Madonna Livingstone, BVMS MRCVS, Head Exotics Vet, Exotics Lecturer and Clinical Skills Instructor - Ark Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Glasgow Vet School

09:15 10:05
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Designer Pets, Destructive Traits: A Call for Responsible Breeding

Lauren Bennett, Science and Policy Officer - RSPCA
10:15 11:05
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Compassionate communication

Hamish Morrin, MSc CertVHS CHSE FHEA RVN, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire
11:55 12:45
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From Resistance to Results: Responsible Wound Infection Control

Amelia Sherwood, RVN NCert (Anaesth), Director & CPD Provider - Tissue Viability Vet Nurse
14:00 14:50
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Creating a business case for a new veterinary nursing service

Betsy Malamah-Thomas, MSc Bsc (Hons) NCert (Anaesth/ECC) RVN, Clinical Support Manager - Royal Veterinary College
15:35 16:25
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Rabbit and guinea pig clinics

Courtney Marshall, General Practice Nurse - ,
17:00 17:50
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Canine parvovirus: A veterinary nursing perspective on treatment and management

Louise Hosford, RVN GradDipVN CertFN CertVNECC Cert AVN, Veterinary Nurse - Vets Now

09:15 10:05
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10:25 11:15
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HOT TOPIC: Is mixed practice dead? The risks of losing omnicompetence (conditional licensure in new VSA)

Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - BVA

Kenny Lang, MRCVS, Founding Partner - Ben Nevis Vets

Dan Lidgbird, VN RVN, Council Member - BVNA

Hannah Hunt, BVetMed CertAVP DVM MRCVS, Mixed veterinary surgeon - Ystwyth Veterinary Practice
11:40 12:30
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The CMA and you – dealing with complaints

Jennie Jones, LLB Hons, Head of VCMS - Veterinary Client Mediation Services
15:15 16:05
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Whose responsibility is it anyway - the reality/complexity of dog, cat and horse ownership

Liz Mullineaux, BVM&S DVM&S CertSHP FRCVS, Senior Vice President - BVA

Malcolm Morley, BVSc FRCVS, Director of UK - World Horse Welfare

Claire Calder, BSc, MSc, Head of Public Affairs - Dogs Trust

Susan Cunningham, MBE MA VetMB MRCVS, SA Vet and Past President - BVA (NI)
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09:00 09:50
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Gut feelings: Exploring the gut-brain connection

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary

Sarah Heath, BVSc PgCertVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FHEA FRCVS, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
10:05 10:55
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Perioperative management of brachycephalic dogs – do we have a 'best practice' approach?

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
11:10 12:00
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Eyelid Surgery in the dog

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZVS, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
13:50 14:40
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Syncope in the dog: A day at the movies

Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .
14:55 15:45
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Navigating acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome: Clinical approach and therapeutic strategies

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
16:00 16:50
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Benefits and harms: Evidence-based thinking for canine osteoarthritis

Marnie Brennan, BSc(VB) BVMS PhD PGCHE DipECVPH(PM) MRCVS FHEA, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Epidemiology, Co-Founder and Director - The Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine and Assistant Professor in Epidemiology

09:30 10:20
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Uveitis – it’s just intraocular lymphadenopathy

David Maggs, BVSc (hons), DACVO, MANZVS, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
10:35 11:25
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When cats worry: The hidden impact on health

Sarah Heath, BVSc PgCertVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FHEA FRCVS, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
11:40 12:30
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Gastrointestinal signs and more: A comprehensive approach to brachycephalic patient care

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
13:30 14:20
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Mimics and misses: Avoiding the spine trap

Mark Lowrie, MA VetMB MVM DipECVN MRCVS, Veterinary Neurologist - Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
14:35 15:25
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The COVID legacy – how can we manage anxiety in the “pandemic puppy”

Sarah Heath, BVSc PgCertVE DipECAWBM(BM) CCAB FHEA FRCVS, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
15:40 16:30
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A case quiz with polling: A potpourri of enlightening cardiorespiratory cases

Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .

09:15 10:05
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Spine on the line: When to act fast

Mark Lowrie, MA VetMB MVM DipECVN MRCVS, Veterinary Neurologist - Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists
10:20 11:10
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Fix, Replace, or Manage? Making the right call in hip dysplasia

Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
11:25 12:15
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What lies beneath: Mastering exploratory laparotomy and organ biopsy in general practice

Dr Rob White, BSc (Hons) BVetMed DSc CertVA DSAS (Soft Tissue) DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham
13:40 14:30
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Skin biopsy – how to get the most from your samples

Victoria Robinson, BVM&S BSc CertAVP (VD) DipECVD MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - University of Edinburgh
14:45 15:35
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Angular limb deformity: From diagnosis to correction

Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
15:50 16:40
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Cut to the chase: Mastering small intestinal surgery in dogs and cats

Dr Rob White, BSc (Hons) BVetMed DSc CertVA DSAS (Soft Tissue) DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham

09:00 09:50
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Nurse-led surgical procedures

Joseph Bend, Surgical Lead RVN - .
10:15 11:05
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The veterinary nurse's role in canine caesarean management

Louise Hosford, RVN GradDipVN CertFN CertVNECC Cert AVN, Veterinary Nurse - Vets Now
11:30 12:20
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Mental health awareness for ourselves and colleagues

Laura Hughes, Veterinary Nurse Development Manager - Purina Petcare
13:00 13:50
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CP-R you prepared? Preparing the client, patient and practice

Philippa Richmond, RVN BSc (Hons) RVN CertVNECC RSQP VPAC, Lead Internal Medicine RVN - Oakwood Veterinary Referrals
14:20 15:10
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An opioid masterclass

Emily Foot, Diagnostics Nurse - Davies Veterinary Specialists
15:50 16:40
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Anaesthestic complications and troubleshooting the "3 H's"

Liza Ebeck, RVN NCert Anaesth. CVLM, Senior Cardiology Nurse - James Specialist Veterinary Cardiology

09:30 10:20
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Do vets have a role in ethical decision making, or is it all just about animal welfare? (AiPS)

Liz Mullineaux, BVM&S DVM&S CertSHP FRCVS, Senior Vice President - BVA

Hamish Morrin, MSc CertVHS CHSE FHEA RVN, Lecturer in Clinical Communication Skills - School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lancashire

Rebecca Swan, BVetMed PgC(FVS) MA MEL MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - University of Brighton

Sean Wensley, BVSc MSc FRCVS, Senior Veterinarian for Animal Welfare and Professional Engagement - PDSA
13:15 14:05
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14:30 15:20
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HOT TOPIC: CMA remedies - what do they mean in practice?

Rob Williams, President - BVA

Susan Little, DVM, DABVP, Vice President - BSAVA

Sarah Holliday, RVN VTS(Oncology) NCert(behaviour), President - BVNA

Kate Higgins, BVetMed MRCVS, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby
15:45 16:35
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Leadership: Lessons every new leader needs to hear

Rob Williams, President - BVA

Lyndsay Hughes, RVN, Senior Vice President - BVNA

Fiona Leathers, RVN and Clinic Manager - Westport Vets

Francesca Verney, MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Director - Pet People

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