In addition to lectures we have a number of practical workshops, small group discussions, and drop-in sessions delivered within the Large and Small Animal Streams. These are included with your event ticket at no extra cost, but may need pre-booking to secure your place! See below for more information on each session:
Large Animal
Friday 3 July, 9:00-11:00AM | Vet Education Centre
Practical hoof trimming and treatment
This will be a highly practical session aiming to help attendees build confidence and skills in tackling the lame cow. An evidence-based approach to trimming and treatment will be discussed along with tips and hints for success, including the treatment of necrotic lesions and amputations.
Limited to 12 spaces! RSVP when booking your event pass to secure your spot. Already bought your ticket? Email events@bsava.com to check availability and to be added.
Small Animal Nursing
Friday 3 July, 09:00-09:50AM | Vet Education Centre, Clinical Skills Room
Nurse led wound clinics
This interactive session will include discussion, polling, and will encourage audience participation through discussion and polling. With wound assessment charts available to complete.
Limited spaces! Pre-booking is essential to not miss out on a spot in this practical workshop. RSVP when booking your ticket online. Already bought your ticket? Email events@bsava.com to check availability and to be added.
Small Animal Nursing
Friday 3 July, 10:00-10:50AM | Vet Education Centre, Clinical Skills Room
Developing suturing confidence in Registered Veterinary Nurses: Skills, scope, and inclusive learning
This practical-focused session explores the importance of suturing as a core Schedule 3 skill for Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and Student Veterinary nurses (SVN) and highlights how expanding nurse-led surgical procedures can benefit patient care, team efficiency, and job satisfaction. The presentation addresses common barriers to performing suturing in practice, such as confidence, opportunity, and fear of asking, while offering practical solutions including CPD, low-cost practice methods, and repetition. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive teaching and learning, recognising the increasing number of neurodivergent veterinary professionals and the need to adapt training approaches accordingly. Reasonable adjustments, varied teaching formats, and psychological safety are discussed as essential components of effective clinical education. The session concludes with a guided practical, providing hands-on experience with suturing equipment and techniques, supported by written SOPs, visual aids, video resources, and one-to-one guidance—mirroring best practice for both student support and lifelong professional development.
Limited spaces! Pre-booking is essential to not miss out on a spot in this practical workshop. RSVP when booking your ticket online. Already bought your ticket? Email events@bsava.com to check availability and to be added.
Large Animal
Friday 3 July, 11:40-12:30 & 13:40-14:30 | Penbryn Medrus 2
AHIC Drop-In Sessions
These informal drop-in sessions are designed for vets in practice struggling with difficult cases as part of the Animal Health Improvement Cycle to come and speak to some of our highly experienced team for one-to-one confidential support. Please bring along any difficult case studies and Kate and Keith will be on hand to provide guidance and advice.
No pre-booking required, included with your event ticket. Open to all