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Two days of top-class cpd at two venues, two months apart! Experienced speakers will provide a balanced review of recent clinical advances and new medications.

Aimed at small animal practitioners and veterinary nurses, this interactive lecture series will be presented by specialists in the ﬁelds of internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, clinical pathology, anaesthesia, cardiology and ophthalmology. They will provide practical, relevant advice enabling you to offer the most current treatment recommendations to your clients. Multiple interactive sessions using audience polling will take the stress out of examining blood smears and effusion samples and help you to get the most from thoracic and abdominal radiographs. Join us in the historic Bath Assembly Rooms on the 21st and 22nd September 2017.

12/11/2025

🎓 Highlights and upcoming dates for the veterinary community
Some of the highlights from September’s VETcpd Congress 2025 in Exeter, plus a diary of events in 2026:

📍 Congress recap

Practice managers heard from Peter Orpin (via Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons) about the forthcoming Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) final report on the veterinary sector, covering transparency, pricing, medicine supply and clinical performance audits.

Rising overheads were explored: staff shortages, part-time patterns, and higher cost of advanced treatments all factored into inflation in veterinary practices.

For rabbit care, John Chitty shared practical tips on reducing stress in clinic visits, emphasising waiting room setup, handling and familiar companions.

On the nutrition front, Nicola Lakeman reminded delegates on the nursing stream to challenge grain-free diet myths and educate owners on grains, fibre and balanced nutrition.

The exhibition zone was the largest yet, with our sponsor Elanco, Boehringer Ingelheim, Medifinance and others participating.

📅 Events into 2026

Here are key dates to pencil in:

- SPVS Congress 2026: 26-27 Feb, Birmingham Hilton Metropole

- World Veterinary Association Congress 2026: 21-24 Apr, Tokyo International Forum

- VMG Congress 2026: 22-24 Apr, Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon

- European Veterinary Dental Forum 2026: 7-9 May, Porto, Portugal

- VOACON 2026 (Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance): 20-21 May, Holywell Park, Loughborough

- 23rd EVECC Congress: 4-6 Jun, Edinburgh

- BVA LIVE 2026: 11-12 Jun, NEC Birmingham

- 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress: 16-19 Jun, HCMC, Vietnam

- 33rd World Buiatrics Congress: 6-10 Sep, Istanbul, Turkey

- BEVA Congress 2026: 9-12 Sep, ICC Birmingham

- VetEdge Congress 2026 (formerly VETcpd Congress): 29-30 Sep, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

👉 🗞 Read the full round-up in the November issue of The Veterinary Edge:

🔗 https://www.theveterinaryedge.com/

10/11/2025

🌱 The veterinary profession joins forces for a greener future

A new era of collaboration is taking shape in the UK, as leading organisations unite to put sustainability at the heart of veterinary practice. Convened by Vet Sustain, the Veterinary Sustainability Roundtable (VSR) brings together businesses, charities, regulators, and universities in a groundbreaking partnership to drive meaningful environmental action across the sector.

🤝 A collective mission to regenerate the health of animals, people, and the planet

🌍 Three workstreams targeting Vet Sustain’s “six Ws” - welfare, wildlife, well-being, warming, waste, and water

🏢 Founding members include BVA, IVC Evidensia, CVS, VetPartners, Mars Veterinary Health, Dechra, and more

“This is an exciting journey for the veterinary sector,” says founding director David Black. “It’s about finding common ground and driving lasting change.”

Meanwhile, tech firm VET.CT has become one of only a handful of veterinary companies worldwide to have validated science-based net-zero targets. Its goals include cutting emissions by more than 50% within 10 years and reaching net-zero by 2050.

📣 “Climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a health issue,” says CEO Victoria Johnson.

“We aim to do all we can to protect the future health of the planet and the patients we serve.”

🗞 Read the full story in the November issue of The Veterinary Edge:

🔗 https://www.theveterinaryedge.com/

07/11/2025

🏥 When medical innovation meets architectural empathy

In Mumbai, India, a new kind of veterinary clinic is redefining what specialist care can look like. The Skin Vet, founded by Dr Diu Somani, is the country’s first clinic dedicated exclusively to dermatology for pets. Designed by Gautam Shewa Architects, it blends advanced medical functionality with a calm, pet-friendly atmosphere.

🐾 Seamless epoxy floors resistant to scratches and spills

🌿 Natural light and warm wooden finishes for a stress-free environment

💡 A layout that prioritises efficiency, hygiene and comfort

Every design choice, from the ripple ceiling that softens sound to the intuitive flow between consultation and treatment, was made with both pets and people in mind. The result is a space that feels as caring as the medicine it delivers.

📣 “The Skin Vet sets a new standard for niche veterinary care by uniting medical innovation with architectural empathy.”

🗞 Read the full feature in the November issue of The Veterinary Edge:

🔗 https://www.theveterinaryedge.com/

05/11/2025

The November issue of The Veterinary Edge is out now! 🍁 Packed with fresh thinking, clinical insight, and honest debate from across the profession.
Inside this issue:

🏥 Practice Profile - Inside India’s first exclusively dermatology clinic, where medical innovation meets architectural empathy

🌍 Going Green - Vet Sustain convenes the Veterinary Sustainability Roundtable, a groundbreaking new partnership driving sustainability in the sector

📅 Events - Highlights from September’s VETcpd Congress, plus your 2026 events diary

🤖 Tech Talk - The Nerdy Vet, Dr Chris Shivelton Queen, explores the growing role of augmented reality in veterinary medicine

🐇 Osteoarthritis - Molly Varga reviews evidence-based joint care in small pets, from supplements to emerging therapies

💊 Medicines - Lucy Williams on using faecal calprotectin testing to guide NSAID use and spot early gastrointestinal side effects

🧠 Well-being - Monika Woolley on managing ADHD in practice, and Marloes Baltus, the NeuroSpicy RVN, on creating a culture of support

🗣 Last Words - Reactions to the CMA’s provisional “remedies” for the veterinary sector - not everyone’s impressed!

➕ Plus: Ray Cox on practice finance, Nicky Varney on laundry costs, endocrine research updates, a vet’s mission to Africa with OHANA, new products, and smarter cancer diagnostics.
We send free copies to vet practices across the UK, or explore the digital edition, packed with clickable content!

👉 Read it now: https://www.theveterinaryedge.com/

19/10/2025

Is your pet’s diet hurting the planet?

A new study from the University of Nottingham reveals that plant-based dog foods have a far lower environmental impact than red meat-based options, with up to 57 football fields of land saved over a dog’s lifetime.

📖 Read the full article in the October issue of The Veterinary Edge 👉 www.theveterinaryedge.com

17/10/2025

🧩 Puzzle time! Solve the Nonogram and Acrostic in our October issue for a chance to win one of three £50 Love2Shop vouchers!

📸 Send a photo or scan of your completed puzzle page to:

chris@teamworkprofessionals.co.uk

🗓️ Deadline: 10 November

Include your name, practice, and job role.

👉 Play now in the October issue: www.theveterinaryedge.com

15/10/2025

In her article "The Courage to Lead", Lindi Nikisi offers a thoughtful and moving reflection on leadership in the veterinary profession. Drawing on Stoic philosophy and personal experience, she explores what it really means to lead with wisdom, compassion and integrity.

This article is for anyone in practice who finds themselves navigating difficult decisions, ethical grey zones, or simply trying to show up as their best self every day.

Read the full article in the October issue of The Veterinary Edge:

👉 www.theveterinaryedge.com

14/10/2025

Did You Know?

The Veterinary Edge is FREE for UK veterinary practices! We post hard copies directly to clinics across the country, so your team always has something inspiring, practical, and thought-provoking to read.

Prefer digital? You can access every issue online as well.

Whether you’re a practice owner, nurse, student or specialist, this magazine is for you.

👉 Get started now: www.theveterinaryedge.com

13/10/2025

Did you know the first ever veterinary case notes date back over 4,000 years?

In this month’s European Eye, Alexia Yiannouli takes us deep into the history of veterinary medicine, right back to ancient Egypt.

🗺 While exploring the Library of Alexandria, she uncovers stories of the Kahun Papyrus (1825 BC), the earliest known documentation of veterinary care. From linen eye bandages for dogs to ancient surgical tools, the roots of modern practice run deeper than you might think.

🌍 This thought-provoking piece also reflects on Egypt’s current One Health strategy, linking past and present in a story that reminds us how interconnected animal, human, and environmental health truly is.

Read the full feature in the October issue of The Veterinary Edge:

👉 www.theveterinaryedge.com

12/10/2025

🐾 October is Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month!

This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role muscular health plays in our dogs’ wellbeing.

Join workshops, masterclasses and expert talks at caninemuscularhealth.org and discover how small changes can make a big difference.

Let’s keep our canine companions strong, mobile, and happy. 💪🐶

🔍 Learn more and access resources: check out our October issue: www.theveterinaryedge.com

11/10/2025

A former Methodist chapel in Brighouse is now home to Yorkshire Independent Referrals, a revitalised, multi-disciplinary clinic led by Martin Paterson.

What’s inside?

🔹 Orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology & imaging

🔹 Fully refurbished ground floor with CT, theatres, and separate dog & cat wards

🔹 Expansion plans already underway

💬 “We’ve come a long way in the last 12 months but there’s still a long way to go.”

Read the full profile in our October issue: https://www.theveterinaryedge.com

10/10/2025

The October issue of The Veterinary Edge is here!

Bold stories, clinical innovation, and global perspectives from across the profession.
Inside this edition:

🏥 Practice Profile – A former chapel in Brighouse is now a thriving, multi-disciplinary referral clinic

🌱 Going Green – Cultural shifts and shared sustainability responsibilities with insight from Krka's Will Ridgway

🌍 Dubai Diary – Dr Chris Shivelton Queen on OOH work and downtime in the city that never sleeps

🧪 Clinical – Dr Akhter Rasool on infrared thermography for small animal diagnostics

💻 Tech Talk – New tools for 4D canine heart imaging and sustainable, risk-based parasite control

🔬 In the Lab – Preventive healthcare and wellness screening with Sandra Wells (NationWide Laboratories)

🧴 Products – Oral gel for hazardous substances, new otitis flowchart, horse barrier gel & multipurpose clipper

🧠 Well-being – ADHD in practice + resilience in the next generation of vets

📈 Management Matters – Lindi Nikisi on Stoicism, courage, and ethics in veterinary leadership

➕ Puzzles, oncology research, One Health history from Alexandria, and Canine Muscular Health Awareness Month

Free copies are sent to UK vet practices or explore the digital edition:

👉 Read the October issue now: https://www.theveterinaryedge.com

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About VetCPD Congress

VetCPD Congress is an educational meeting, exhibition and Vet CPD lecture series, held in the prestigious World Heritage City of Bath, UK. Aimed at small animal Vets and Vet Nurses, held in the historic Bath Assembly Rooms - and it returns this year on 19-20th September 2019.

This interactive lecture series is presented by specialists in the ﬁelds of internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, clinical pathology, anaesthesia, cardiology and ophthalmology. Experienced speakers will provide a balanced review of recent clinical advances and new medications. They will provide practical, relevant advice enabling you to offer the most current treatment recommendations to your clients.

The 2018 event was a resounding success with over 26 exhibitors and over 360 delegates welcomed. The Vet and Vet Nurse lecture series were well attended and feedback was very positive from delegates who attended the lectures. They praised the speakers’ expertise in their subject areas and interactive presentations, which enabled delegates to take useful and practical CPD knowledge away with them, as well as helpful advice for them to put into practice in their daily working lives.