Plan your time at Congress and view the Full Programme below! Using the handy filter and search tools, learn more about each module, find sessions that have an extra focus on nursing (Nurse+) or the veterinary surgeon (Vet+), or discover the free CPD content available in the exhibition theatre, wellbeing zone and practical village!
- Advances in Diabetes
- Dermatology
- Culture
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
- Cardiology
- Ophthalmology
- GI Disease
- Rabbits & Exotics
- EDI
- ECC
- Drug Stewardship
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
- Feline Orthopaedics
- Humeral Intracondylar Fissures
- Thoracic Imaging
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
- Leadership For All
- Primary Care Nursing
- Neurology
- Clinical Pathology
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
- Practical CPD
- Clinical Abstracts
- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
- Community and Belonging
- Publications: Lecture Series
- Lunchtime Quizzes
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- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallAn introduction to SGLT2 inhibitors and the USA experienceChairSpeakers -
- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallHow and when I use SGLT2 inhibitors | Velagliflozin: the European experienceChair -
- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallHow and when I use SGLT-2 inhibitorsChair -
- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallHaemoglobin A1c monitoring | Continuous glucose monitoringChair -
- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallAcromegaly | HyperadrenocorticismChair -
- Advances in Diabetes
Exchange HallCommunication, drug delivery, practice support and effective monitoringChair
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- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Itchy dog work-up | Collecting skin samplesChair -
- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Case-based approach to bacterial infections in dogs | Skin and ear cultureChair -
- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Adverse food reactions | Tips for a successful elimination diet trialChair -
- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Approach to environmental allergy testing | Immunotherapy optionsChair -
- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Flat faced breeds and skin and ear diseaseChairSpeakers -
- Dermatology
Exchange 8-10Case examples of AD dogsChair
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- Culture
Central 5-7The way things are done around here | Time for changeChair -
- Culture
Central 5-7The current culture of vet practice and existing challengesChair -
- Culture
Central 5-7Introduction to safety culture | Psychological safety as a pillar of cultureChair -
- Culture
Central 5-7Culture theory and culture in practiceChair -
- Culture
Central 5-7Creating a culture roadmap | Keeping the conversation goingChair -
- Culture
Central 5-7The future of veterinary practice cultureChair
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- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4Mining the research | Knowledge summariesChair -
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4Clinical quality improvement | Clinical researchChair -
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4What is agnotology?ChairSpeakers -
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4Good Science vs Bad ScienceChair -
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4Designing your study | Research from practice:Chair -
- PetSavers’ Progressive Care
Charter 4PetSavers researchers' viewpointsChair
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- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1The needs of dogs and cats from the practice environment -
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1Species-specific responses to stress | Approaches to handling -
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1Behavioural first aid and medication -
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1Rabbit friendly considerations | Exotics friendly practice tips -
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1Approach to challenging cats and dogs -
- Patient-Friendly Clinics
Charter 1Patient and practice benefits of a patient-friendly approach
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- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
Charter 2-3Honey, I shrunk my wounds! Cool wound management tips and tricksChair -
- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
Charter 2-3That is a stretch: local flaps for the rescueChair -
- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
Charter 2-3Big holes deserved big flaps: an axial pattern flap for the rescueChair -
- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
Charter 2-3Uh, oh the lesion is way bigger than when I started: what to do when everything fails and how to prevent itChair -
- STS: Skin Flaps & Reconstructive Surgery
Charter 2-3You bring the wound, we fix the problemChair
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- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumPrevention and treatment of arterial thromboembolism in cats | Diet-induced dilated cardiomyopathy -
- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumEchocardiography in myxomatous mitral valve disease | Atrial fibrillation in dogs -
- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumPoint-of-care ultrasound in emergency cases | Diuretic therapy in heart failure -
- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumRAAS inhibition | Advances in the treatment of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -
- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumDiagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs | Advanced cardiac imaging in cats and dogs -
- Cardiology
Exchange AuditoriumLooking into the future of cardiologyChair
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- Ophthalmology
Exhibition TheatreShould antibiotics be used in ophthalmology cases? What antibiotics should we use? Is there anything else? -
- Ophthalmology
Exhibition TheatrePressure-lowering treatments: what are they? What cases need pressure-lowering drops and how should I use them? -
- Ophthalmology
Exhibition TheatreWhat cases need topical steroids and/or non-steroidals? What topical steroids and non-steroidals are available and how should they be used? -
- Ophthalmology
Exhibition TheatreIs Optimmune always the treatment of choice? What are all those different lubricants?
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- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreWhat cases could benefit in practice and what to look for in an MCT productSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreThis session would benefit current and future EMS providers, veterinary students, vet school staff.Speakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreDental RadiologySpeakers
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Dentist
Get your hands on an iM3 dental set up and find out how to get the best images by ensuring your patient is in the best position for their dental x-ray.
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Cinema
Have a look into a stomach and oesophagus using our models
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Tailors
Come along and practice your suturing technique, try new materials and knots with our experts on hand to guide you through it.
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageA&E
Simulate a CPR to refresh your knowledge
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Opticians
View various ear and skin samples through the lens
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageBistro
Placement of feeding tubes and their aftercare
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageSupermarket
Go head to head with a friend or colleague to see who can get their prep room table ready the quickest
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Medical Centre
Find out the "what, why and when" of the basic ultrasound controls. Try out your abdominal or PoCUS techniques and ultrasound-guided techniques on dedicated phantoms
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations
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- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneA general introduction to the conceptsSpeakers -
- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneFind out more about the work of StreetVetSpeakers -
- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneHow can we work through bereavement and grief as individuals and with the public?
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- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneWho helps the helpers?Speakers -
- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneA panel discussion -
- MMI: Moral Stress, Injury and Psychological Safety
Wellbeing ZoneExploring the impact of medical error and how we can look after ourselves and each otherSpeakers
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- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandWith, Matt RendleSpeakers -
- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandWith, John Chitty
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- Lunchtime Quizzes
BSAVA Publications StandSpeakers
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Wellbeing ZoneJoin VSGD during lunch for this networking session
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Exchange 11Speakers
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- GI Disease
Exchange HallTreatment of chronic enteropathy | DietsChair -
- GI Disease
Exchange HallTop tips to make your diet trial successful in dogs and cats | What are raw diets?Chair -
- GI Disease
Exchange HallWhat are the risks, if any, of feeding raw diets? What is the place of antibiotics in the treatment of chronic enteropathy?Chair -
- GI Disease
Exchange HallThe use of probiotics and faecal microbiota transplant in chronic enteropathyChair -
- GI Disease
Exchange HallTop tips to make a faecal microbiota transplant in dogs and cats - Silke Salavati Compare the differ ...Chair -
- GI Disease
Exchange HallA panel discussionChair
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- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Dental imaging and intervention
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- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Ottis externa and Ottis mediaChair -
- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Welfare and ethicsChair -
- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Anaesthesia basics in birds and reptilesChair -
- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Analgesia in birds and reptilesChair -
- Rabbits & Exotics
Exchange 8-10Welfare issues, species preservation, quality of life and suitable environments for pets with complex requirementsChair
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- EDI
Central 5-7Welcome and IntroductionSpeakers -
- EDI
Central 5-7Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 101ChairSpeakers -
- EDI
Central 5-7Panel DiscussionChair -
- EDI
Central 5-7How to talk to your colleagues about mental healthChairSpeakers -
- EDI
Central 5-7Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 101ChairSpeakers -
- EDI
Central 5-7Panel discussionChair
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- ECC
Exchange AuditoriumDealing with traumatic wounds and fracturesChairSpeakers -
- ECC
Exchange AuditoriumJoin us for a live-drama case study! -
- ECC
Exchange AuditoriumCardiovascular stabilisation of the trauma patient | Analgesia for the trauma patient -
- ECC
Exchange AuditoriumDiagnostics and therapeutics in the respiratory trauma patient -
- ECC
Exchange AuditoriumWhat can I do? Join our panel of speakers as they discuss what to do when presented with a traumatic ...Chair
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- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4Background and current sales dataChair -
- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4How long does a bacterial infection need to be treated? When do abscesses need antibiotics?Chair -
- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4What is the effect of education on antibiotic use? | New guidelines for antibiotic useChair -
- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4What does the data show? | ProphylaxisChair -
- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4View from the clinic and from the laboratoryChair -
- Drug Stewardship
Charter 4What is the future?Chair
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- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1Common ear disease of the dog and the nurses role in diagnosis and managementChairSpeakers -
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1FIVE essential ultrasound controls you need to understand and why | Adding POCUS to the RVN's skill setChair -
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1Managing nutrition in the patient and supporting the clientChair -
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1Suturing techniques | The role of the surgical nurseChair -
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1Local anaesthesia | Dental nerve blocksChair -
- Advanced Nursing: What RVNs Can Do
Charter 1The nurses role in managing the multiple fracture cat/dog through surgeryChair
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- Feline Orthopaedics
Charter 2-3Patellar luxation in cats | Surgical options for patellar luxationChairSpeakers -
- Feline Orthopaedics
Charter 2-3Cruciate rupture in cats | Surgical options for cruciate rupture in catsChair -
- Feline Orthopaedics
Charter 2-3Is hip replacement justified in cats?
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- Feline Orthopaedics
Charter 2-3PADS | Further feline-specific orthopaedic conditionsChair
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- Humeral Intracondylar Fissures
Charter 2-3HIF pathogenesis | Diagnosis and significance of a partial fissure -
- Humeral Intracondylar Fissures
Charter 2-3How to place the perfect transcondylar screw | Other options for treating HIFs and what to do if there's a fracture
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- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreVet Specific | The basic abdominal scan and how to add in trickier bits as you grow in confidenceSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreLearn about the exciting new way to treat feline diabetes – without injecting insulin!Speakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Central 5-7SymposiumSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreVCMS insights on cost related complaint trends across the professionSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreThe essential components of your new patient advocacy toolkitSpeakers
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Tailors
Come along and practice your suturing technique, try new materials and knots with our experts on hand to guide you through it.
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Dentist
Get your hands on an iM3 dental set up and find out how to get the best images by ensuring your patient is in the best position for their dental x-ray.
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Cinema
Have a look into a stomach and oesophagus using our models
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Opticians
View various ear and skin samples through the lens
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageA&E
Simulate a CPR to refresh your knowledge
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageBistro
Placement of feeding tubes and their aftercare
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageSupermarket
Go head to head with a friend or colleague to see who can get their prep room table ready the quickest
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Medical Centre
Find out the "what, why and when" of the basic ultrasound controls. Try out your abdominal or PoCUS techniques and ultrasound-guided techniques on dedicated phantoms
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
Exchange 11Oral Abstract Presentations -
- Clinical Abstracts
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- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations
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- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZoneLectureSpeakers -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZonePractical workshopSpeakers -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZonePresenting a review of the impact of being outdoor on water (blue prescription) and in nature (gree ... -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZoneVets Stay Go Diversify is hosting a networking event during lunchtime. Join VSGD members old and new ... -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZoneStories from the community -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZoneHappiness is not a destination, it's a feeling that's built from many small, daily building blocks. ...Speakers -
- Empowering the Profession with a Prescription for Happiness
Wellbeing ZoneEvery day, many of us carry around an extra 'passenger' - an inner voice that makes our lives harder ...Speakers
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- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandWith, Nicola Lakeman -
- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandWith, Matt RendleSpeakers -
- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandSpeakers
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- Lunchtime Quizzes
BSAVA Publications StandSpeakers
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- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallSystematic thoracic radiograph interpretation | Extrathoracic structures and pleural space -
- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallRadiographic evaluation of the pulmonary parenchyma | Pulmonary pathology -
- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallCardiovascular radiographic interpretation | Cardiovascular Diseases -
- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallRadiographic interpretation of the mediastinum | Mediastinal pathology -
- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallCats are not small dogs | Feline thorax -
- Thoracic Imaging
Exchange HallHow to approach the coughing dogChair
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- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10What is unacceptable elimination? | Diagnosing feline interstitial cystitis -
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10Environmental, medical and nutritional management of FIC -
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10The obstructed male cat -
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10Managing chronic or recurrent obstructive and non-obstructive feline interstitial cystitisChair -
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10Lower urinary tract infections -
- Urogenital Medicine & Surgery
Exchange 8-10Complex urinary tract infectionsChair
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- Leadership For All
Central 5-7Leadership: it starts with you | Top tips for successful leadership -
- Leadership For All
Central 5-7How to successfully overcome challengesChair -
- Leadership For All
Central 5-7Understanding our minds | EI (Goleman model) -
- Leadership For All
Central 5-7The power of connection | Joy in work -
- Leadership For All
Central 5-7Embracing a growth mindset | Priority management -
- Leadership For All
Central 5-7Leading with integrity: tips for successChair
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- Primary Care Nursing
Exchange AuditoriumThe past, present and future of RVN’s Join our panel of speakers as they discuss: What is schedule 3 ...Chair -
- Primary Care Nursing
Exchange AuditoriumJoin us for a live-drama case study!
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- Primary Care Nursing
Charter 1Cat behaviour and dog behaviour first aidChair -
- Primary Care Nursing
Charter 1Puppy and kitten consultsChair -
- Primary Care Nursing
Charter 1Nutrition, weigh management, parasite tx, vaccines and ageingChair
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- Neurology
Charter 1Top Tips for the neurological examination | Clinical reasoning in neurolog -
- Neurology
Charter 1How to manage in practice and when better to refer -
- Neurology
Charter 1Easy peasy lemon squeezy approach in practice -
- Neurology
Charter 1Bourgelat LectureChairSpeakers -
- Neurology
Exchange AuditoriumHow to manage in practice -
- Neurology
Exchange AuditoriumSeizure or vestibular disorder? Seizure or movement disorder? -
- Neurology
Exchange AuditoriumHow to keep your nerves when presented with a neurological emergency. What to do when and how
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- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4Minimising preanalytical errors | Age sex and breed matter!Speakers -
- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4If a blood smear could talk.. | When is it worth asking an expert -
- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4In-house urinalysis | Urinary sediment cytology -
- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4Point-of-Care - the need for speedSpeakers -
- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4Cytology in general practice | What clinical pathologists want from you -
- Clinical Pathology
Charter 4In or out? What do you feel comfortable testing in-house? Join our panel of speakers for a clinical ...
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- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3Multimodal management is progressive OA management | How do rehab techniques enhance Multimodal management of OAChair -
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3How and why to launch an OA Clinic | The RVN role in multimodal management of OAChair -
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3The art and science of managing chronic pain | Bodyweight, obesity and OAChair -
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3Gain insight into current research assessing the role of fibroblasts in synovial jointsChairSpeakers -
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3Arthrocentesis and IA injections | Stem cells and other IA therapeutic optionsChair -
- Osteoarthritis: Multimodal Approach & Latest Advances
Charter 2-3What should we do better?Chair
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- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Charter 2-3SymposiumSpeakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreHow stakeholders can get involved in this exciting RCVS development project
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- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreObesity is a highly prevalent disease in the UK which significantly reduces the quality of life of those pets with this disease.Speakers -
- Exhibitor-Led CPD
Exhibition TheatreThe quality, cost and convenience paradigmSpeakers
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Tailors
Come along and practice your suturing technique, try new materials and knots with our experts on hand to guide you through it.
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Dentist
Get your hands on an iM3 dental set up and find out how to get the best images by ensuring your patient is in the best position for their dental x-ray.
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Cinema
Have a look into a stomach and oesophagus using our models
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Opticians
View various ear and skin samples through the lens
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageA&E
Simulate a CPR to refresh your knowledge
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageBistro
Placement of feeding tubes and their aftercare
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- Practical CPD
Practical VillageSupermarket
Go head to head with a friend or colleague to see who can get their prep room table ready the quickest
-
- Practical CPD
Practical VillageThe Medical Centre
Find out the "what, why and when" of the basic ultrasound controls. Try out your abdominal or PoCUS techniques and ultrasound-guided techniques on dedicated phantoms
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- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations -
- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentation -
- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations -
- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations -
- Clinical Abstracts
Abstract TheatreOral Abstract Presentations
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- Community and Belonging
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- Community and Belonging
Wellbeing ZoneJoin our affinity groups as they tell their story and put it into wider context: Why community is im ... -
- Community and Belonging
Wellbeing ZoneNavigating difficult conversations for happier workplacesSpeakers -
- Community and Belonging
Wellbeing Zone10 minute talks of terminology with affinity groups -
- Community and Belonging
Wellbeing ZoneUnravelling misconceptions, what not to say, and other common mistakes
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- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandSpeakers -
- Publications: Lecture Series
BSAVA Publications StandWhat’s new and where can I reduce my antibiotic use?Speakers
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- Lunchtime Quizzes
BSAVA Publications StandSpeakers