BVA Interactive Zone

Come and have your say in the BVA Interactive Zone

BVA’s popular Interactive Zone returned this year with a fantastic line-up of informal sessions about some of the most topical issues in the veterinary profession.

2025 BVA Officers - President Anna Judson, Senior Vice President Malcolm Morley, and Junior Vice President Elizabeth Mullineaux - lead the debates, digging into ethical dilemmas and exploring contentious issues in the BVA Interactive Zone.

See below what was discussed in 2025.

2026 Programme to be announced

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2025's Sessions

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09:30 10:15

Euthanasia, better a day too early than a day too late?

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In association with:

Caroline Allen, Chief Veterinary Officer - RSPCA

Gwen Rees, Junior Vice President - Mentera / Aberystwyth University

11:30 12:15

What should reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act look like?

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Join a lively discussion on potential changes to regulation of the veterinary profession. This discussion promises to help you start considering what these changes might mean for you

Liz Mullineaux, Senior Vice President - BVA

Natasha Widdowson, Head of Veterinary Policy - Defra

14:00 14:45

The future is here, are you ready? AI in practice today

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AI is already being used in multiple ways in clinical & non-clinical settings. Join this discussion to understand what is happening today and how the future of practice might evolve in an AI world

In association with:

Nick Jackson, Vet Locum - NGJ Locum Ltd, BVA

Ben O'Halloran, Policy Officer - BVA

Nicolo Frisiani, Co-Founder & CEO - Lupa Pets

Suzanne Jarvis, Editor In Chief - BVA Journals

16:30 17:15

A great workplace MOT for a happier team

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This session aims to explore the key components of a positive veterinary workplace, share real-life success stories, and provide actionable takeaways to improve workplace culture. The session will be ...

Delivered by:

Rob Williams, President - BVA

Lyndsay Hughes, Senior Vice President - BVNA

Rita Dingwall, Great Workplaces Accreditor - BVA

Rob Williams, President - BVA

Lyndsay Hughes, Senior Vice President - BVNA

Rita Dingwall, Great Workplaces Accreditor - BVA

10:30 11:15

Responsible or Reckless? Parasiticide Prescribing in Vet Care

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This session will explore whether veterinary practices are responsibly prescribing small animal parasiticides. With a growing range of products, are vets balancing effective control with the risks of ...

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Alice Watson, Veterinary Surgeon - BVA MBEC

13:30 14:15

Myth Busting - What is in Your Contract?

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Some of the most frequently asked questions on veterinary social media groups relate to contracts and employment. Join what promises to be a lively discussion and have your employment related question ...

Rob Williams, President - BVA

Kay Hamblin, Director - Eight Legal Ltd

14:25 15:10

Breeding for better brachy health – Hope or Reality?

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Instead of throwing stones at breeders it’s time for the veterinary profession to take a more collaborative and proactive approach to improving brachycephalic breeds.

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Jane Ladlow, Veterinary Specialist - Granta Veterinary Specialists

Anna Judson, Senior Vice President - BVA

Jane Ladlow, Veterinary Specialist - Granta Veterinary Specialists

15:35 16:15

Can we make the CMA's potential remedies work in practice?

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Following some interim reporting by CMA we now have a much better understanding of what the final Market Investigation outcome might be. Join Liz Mullineaux and Rob Williams to discuss what the near f ...

Liz Mullineaux, Senior Vice President - BVA

Rob Williams, President - BVA

16:20 17:00

Veterinary Business Brainstorm: Your Questions, Our Insights – An interactive Q&A

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In this interactive session, share your challenges and ideas with fellow practice owners, managers, directors, and those just starting out. Focusing on our Thriving in Practice themes of Leadership, T ...

Kate Higgins, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formby

Ami Sawran, Clinical Director - Westpoint Farm Vets, Chelmsford

Vicki Farbon, Chair - Scott Veterinary Clinic Ltd, SPVS board member

Natalie Granger, Board Member - SPVS

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