2020 CPD calendar in progress below!
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We work hard to ensure prices are kept as low as possible and believe our cost of high quality and relevant CPD represents very good value. In order to help keep the costs down we ask that you book and pay well in advance.
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Prices shown are for advance card payment. Booking and payment in the last seven days before the event incurs an additional £5 administration surcharge. Payment by cash or cheque on or after the event will be at the higher price (+£5).
We work hard to ensure prices are kept as low as possible and believe our cost of high quality and relevant CPD represents very good value. In order to help keep the costs down we ask that you book and pay well in advance.
When you book on-line you will automatically receive an invoice to your email address.
Click HERE to join in the WCVA.
Small Animal Tumours - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 22nd January 2020
Talk by Sam Beck Senior Pathologist and Laboratory Director of VPG Histology (formerly Bridge). A discussion of common small animal tumours, their grading and prognostic markers for the practitioner.
As pathologists, we see large numbers of mammary tumours, lymphomas, mast cell tumours and soft tissue sarcomas every day. These tumours are common, with grading schemes and reported prognostic relevance but what does this mean and are all grading schemes made equal? In this talk I aim to provide an overview of common tumours, their grading schemes and the current described prognostic relevance, with a light dusting of personal opinion. I’m hoping to shed some light on your pathology reports and some well known prognostic tests (eg Ki67). Interaction is encouraged!
Sam enjoyed six years in practice before undertaking a residency/research fellowship in anatomic pathology, split between the RVC and APHA. During this busy period Sam gained his FRCPath in small animal pathology, ACVP boards and under took some exciting research projects involving canine Rabies diagnosis, prion diseases, avian influenza and mycobacterial diseases. Following this training, Sam started at Bridge Pathology, part of the Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) before becoming director of VPG Histology in 2019, where he maintains an active interest in oncopathology.
Held at Fingle Glen Golf Hotel.
Kindly sponsored by Veterinary Pathology Group.
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Small Animal Tumours - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 22nd January 2020
Talk by Sam Beck Senior Pathologist and Laboratory Director of VPG Histology (formerly Bridge). A discussion of common small animal tumours, their grading and prognostic markers for the practitioner.
As pathologists, we see large numbers of mammary tumours, lymphomas, mast cell tumours and soft tissue sarcomas every day. These tumours are common, with grading schemes and reported prognostic relevance but what does this mean and are all grading schemes made equal? In this talk I aim to provide an overview of common tumours, their grading schemes and the current described prognostic relevance, with a light dusting of personal opinion. I’m hoping to shed some light on your pathology reports and some well known prognostic tests (eg Ki67). Interaction is encouraged!
Sam enjoyed six years in practice before undertaking a residency/research fellowship in anatomic pathology, split between the RVC and APHA. During this busy period Sam gained his FRCPath in small animal pathology, ACVP boards and under took some exciting research projects involving canine Rabies diagnosis, prion diseases, avian influenza and mycobacterial diseases. Following this training, Sam started at Bridge Pathology, part of the Veterinary Pathology Group (VPG) before becoming director of VPG Histology in 2019, where he maintains an active interest in oncopathology.
Held at Fingle Glen Golf Hotel.
Kindly sponsored by Veterinary Pathology Group.
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
One Veterinary Community: an introduction to One Health and an update on BVA activities
Date: 12th February 2020
Talk by Simon Doherty BVA Senior Vice President. Simon is a veterinary surgeon with a keen interest in global livestock health, welfare and preventative medicine; in particular, the design of new and improved vaccines - for farm animals and aquaculture. He is interested in sustainable agricultural production and food security - within the British Isles and abroad - and is a Certified Cow Signals Advisor. He is a Trustee and Ambassador for the livestock development charity, Send a Cow, and provides strategic technical & veterinary support to a number of their initiatives.
Simon graduated from the University of Glasgow veterinary school and has represented the profession at a variety of levels - but with a particular focus on issues relating to veterinary education, transition from undergraduate training into professional life, support for veterinary surgeons, and the approaches of the devolved UK administrations to matters of animal health & welfare.
This is a joint talk with the Cornwall Veterinary Association.
Held at The Arundell Arms Hotel, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AA
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Bovine Caesarians - an Interactive Discussion - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 26th February 2020
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you..." An evening of interactive discussion around bovine caesarians.
A completely interactive discussion evening based around the practicalities of large animal caesarians. Audience members are expected to come prepared to contribute as this will be a clinical club type meeting rather than a scientific lecture delivered at you from the stage. This evening works best when a mixture of battle hardened experienced senior vets share their experience with fresh younger vets, and everyone is guaranteed to take a few useful tips to take home. The evening's format is to simply work our way through the different steps we take during the op, and share the knowledge.
Led by Roger Cunningham CertBSP and Elske Put of North Park Veterinary Group
Roger joined North Park Vets in 2004 and is now the Managing Director of North Park. He works mainly with the farm animal part of the practice. He has worked hard and found time to further study his cattle medicine to attain the qualification of CertBCP.
Roger has committed a lot of time and effort to the British Cattle Veterinary Association in particular TB control and he is also involved with BVD Free England.
Elske joined North Park Vets to do mixed practice but now focuses on the farm animal side of the practice. She graduated in 2014 from Ghent University in Belgium. Elske is originally from the Netherlands where she worked as a farm vet before deciding to move to the UK.
Held at Padbrook Park Hotel.
Kindly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd.
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Bovine Caesarians - an Interactive Discussion - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 26th February 2020
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you..." An evening of interactive discussion around bovine caesarians.
A completely interactive discussion evening based around the practicalities of large animal caesarians. Audience members are expected to come prepared to contribute as this will be a clinical club type meeting rather than a scientific lecture delivered at you from the stage. This evening works best when a mixture of battle hardened experienced senior vets share their experience with fresh younger vets, and everyone is guaranteed to take a few useful tips to take home. The evening's format is to simply work our way through the different steps we take during the op, and share the knowledge.
Led by Roger Cunningham CertBSP and Elske Put of North Park Veterinary Group
Roger joined North Park Vets in 2004 and is now the Managing Director of North Park. He works mainly with the farm animal part of the practice. He has worked hard and found time to further study his cattle medicine to attain the qualification of CertBCP.
Roger has committed a lot of time and effort to the British Cattle Veterinary Association in particular TB control and he is also involved with BVD Free England.
Elske joined North Park Vets to do mixed practice but now focuses on the farm animal side of the practice. She graduated in 2014 from Ghent University in Belgium. Elske is originally from the Netherlands where she worked as a farm vet before deciding to move to the UK.
Held at Padbrook Park Hotel
Kindly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd.
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
AGM
Date: 18th March 2020
7.00pm - Hot meal served
7.30pm - AGM - all welcome to attend
8pm CPD
9.30pm Finish
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at Cullompton RFC
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Feline Fractures - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 22nd April 2020
Talk by Phil Witte BSc BVSc CertAVP(GSAS) DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
Phil qualified from Bristol University Veterinary School in 2005 and worked in mixed practice in Herefordshire for two years, followed by a year in South Africa working with buffalo. On his return to the UK, he took a position as Orthopaedic Intern at SCVS followed by a three-year orthopaedic residency. He completed an RCVS certificate in advanced veterinary practice in September 2013 and passed his RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Orthopaedics in 2018.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Feline Fractures - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 22nd April 2020
Talk by Phil Witte BSc BVSc CertAVP(GSAS) DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
Phil qualified from Bristol University Veterinary School in 2005 and worked in mixed practice in Herefordshire for two years, followed by a year in South Africa working with buffalo. On his return to the UK, he took a position as Orthopaedic Intern at SCVS followed by a three-year orthopaedic residency. He completed an RCVS certificate in advanced veterinary practice in September 2013 and passed his RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Orthopaedics in 2018.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Handling Exotics - for vets < 8 years qualified & nurses
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOWDate: 6th May 2020
CPD session by Ian Sayers BVSc CertZooMed MRCVS RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine. Open to both vets and nurses.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at Bicton College
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Handling Exotics - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 6th May 2020
CPD session by Ian Sayers BVSc CertZooMed MRCVS RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine. Open to both vets and nurses.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at Bicton College
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to......Cows - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
DATE: 13th May 2020
Run by Jon Reader BVSc DCHP MRCVS. Jon qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1997 from the University of Bristol and has been a farm animal vet in Somerset ever since. In 2001 he gained the Certificate in Cattle Health and Production and then in 2010 the Diploma in Cattle Health and Production. He is an RCVS recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and Production and in 2013 was runner up as Farmers Weekly Farm Advisor of the Year. He holds the NPTC Level 3 foot trimming qualification and has also attended a five day Dairyland foot trimming course in the USA. Jon is a LANTRA approved trainer and is also a member of the Nottingham Dairy Herd Health Group (NDHHG) as well as being a member of the UK Dairy Cattle Mobility Steering Group. Jon is a Healthy Feet Programme mobility mentor but is also a trainer for other mentors. He jointly runs the BCVA advanced practitioner lameness course.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at TBC
Kindly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd.
Spaces are limited for this session and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to....Cows - for vets 8 years qualified & over
DATE: 13th May 2020
Run by Jon Reader BVSc DCHP MRCVS. Jon qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1997 from the University of Bristol and has been a farm animal vet in Somerset ever since. In 2001 he gained the Certificate in Cattle Health and Production and then in 2010 the Diploma in Cattle Health and Production. He is an RCVS recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and Production and in 2013 was runner up as Farmers Weekly Farm Advisor of the Year. He holds the NPTC Level 3 foot trimming qualification and has also attended a five day Dairyland foot trimming course in the USA. Jon is a LANTRA approved trainer and is also a member of the Nottingham Dairy Herd Health Group (NDHHG) as well as being a member of the UK Dairy Cattle Mobility Steering Group. Jon is a Healthy Feet Programme mobility mentor but is also a trainer for other mentors. He jointly runs the BCVA advanced practitioner lameness course.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at TBC
Kindly sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Ltd.
Spaces are limited for this session and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
An Evening at The Donkey Sanctuary - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 8th June 2020
Held at The Donkey Sanctuary, Brookfield Farm, Farway Common Road, Honiton, EX14 9SU.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
An Evening at The Donkey Sanctuary - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 8th June 2020
Held at The Donkey Sanctuary, Brookfield Farm, Farway Common Road, Honiton, EX14 9SU
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**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Dental Radiography Afternoon - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOWDate: 9th July 2020
CPD Session by Dr Alix Freeman BVSc MRCVS & Tom Wlliams BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery) MRCVS. Alix graduated from Bristol Vet school in 2008 and worked in first opinion practice in the South West and Warwickshire before joining the Eastcott Referral team. Tom took a chance trip to Agra, India where he worked in a team of veterinary and human dentists performing root canal treatments on rescued ex-dancing bears. It was an inspirational trip and once home, Tom decided to work towards further qualifications in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. In 2018 Tom passed the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons’ membership exam that recognised him as a vet that works to a high level of competence in dentistry and oral surgery. He is also the Education Officer for the British Veterinary Dental Association.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Dental Radiography Afternoon - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 9th July 2020
CPD Session by Dr Alix Freeman BVSc MRCVS & Tom Wlliams BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery) MRCVS. Alix graduated from Bristol Vet school in 2008 and worked in first opinion practice in the South West and Warwickshire before joining the Eastcott Referral team. Tom took a chance trip to Agra, India where he worked in a team of veterinary and human dentists performing root canal treatments on rescued ex-dancing bears. It was an inspirational trip and once home, Tom decided to work towards further qualifications in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. In 2018 Tom passed the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Surgeons’ membership exam that recognised him as a vet that works to a high level of competence in dentistry and oral surgery. He is also the Education Officer for the British Veterinary Dental Association.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How To Avoid Being Sued! - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 23rd September 2020
Talk by Nick Perkins BVSc CertCHP MRCVS. Nick qualified in 1989, spent five years in mixed practice in Devon before moving to concentrate on dairy cattle work in Somerset. From early in his career, Nick developed a keen interest in goats and worked with several large dairy goat herds as well as the usual client mix of pet and small pedigree goat keepers. Nick joined the Goat Veterinary Society as a member early in his practising life, later joining the committee where he is currently President. After 24 years in practice, Nick joined the Veterinary Defence Society as a Farm Animal Claims Consultant.
Held at
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How To Avoid Being Sued! - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 23rd September 2020
Talk by Nick Perkins BVSc CertCHP MRCVS.Nick qualified in 1989, spent five years in mixed practice in Devon before moving to concentrate on dairy cattle work in Somerset. From early in his career, Nick developed a keen interest in goats and worked with several large dairy goat herds as well as the usual client mix of pet and small pedigree goat keepers. Nick joined the Goat Veterinary Society as a member early in his practising life, later joining the committee where he is currently President. After 24 years in practice, Nick joined the Veterinary Defence Society as a Farm Animal Claims Consultant.
Held at
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Emergency Cardiology - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 5th October 2020
Talk by Jo Harris BVSc DVC MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. Jo joined HeartVets in 2009 and is based in Exeter, where she offers regular clinics, as well as a number of visiting referral clinics throughout the south west. Jo has been working in purely cardiology referral practice for several years and is regularly involved in CPD provision to vets and and cardiologists at both local and national level. Jo has a particular interest in arrhythmias and her research includes novel uses of Holter monitoring in canine preclinical dilated cardiomyopathy.
Held at TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Emergency Cardiology - for vets 8 years qualified & over
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 5th October 2020
Talk by Jo Harris BVSc DVC MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. Jo joined HeartVets in 2009 and is based in Exeter, where she offers regular clinics, as well as a number of visiting referral clinics throughout the south west. Jo has been working in purely cardiology referral practice for several years and is regularly involved in CPD provision to vets and and cardiologists at both local and national level. Jo has a particular interest in arrhythmias and her research includes novel uses of Holter monitoring in canine preclinical dilated cardiomyopathy.
Held at TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to Chickens - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOWDate: 14th October 2020
Practical CPD session by Stuart Young BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS. Stuart has a long history within the poultry and gamebird sector including lecturing at the Royal Vet College and the various Duchy colleges in Devon & Cornwall. For this he was awarded the prestigious National knowledge transfer award in the game and poultry industry in 2014. He is a founding member and Chairman of the West Country Layers Association (WCLA) and also sits on the South West chicken association (SWCA) committee.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at Colliton Barton Training Centre.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
How to Chickens - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 14th October 2020
Practical CPD session by Stuart Young BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS. Stuart has a long history within the poultry and gamebird sector including lecturing at the Royal Vet College and the various Duchy colleges in Devon & Cornwall. For this he was awarded the prestigious National knowledge transfer award in the game and poultry industry in 2014. He is a founding member and Chairman of the West Country Layers Association (WCLA) and also sits on the South West chicken association (SWCA) committee.
FULL DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Held at Colliton Barton Training Centre.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Ear Cytology - for vets < 8 years qualified
IF YOU ARE 8 YEARS QUALIFIED OR OVER PLEASE USE THE BOOKING OPTION BELOW
Date: 18th November 2020
Talk by Sophie Tyler BVetMed MANZCVS MRCVS. Sophie graduated from the RVC in 2007 and worked in small animal general practice for seven years before embarking on a rotating internship then dermatology residency at the University of Bristol which she competed in March 2019.She is currently working towards the European College of Veterinary Dermatology examination.
Held at TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
Ear Cytology - for vets 8 years qualified & over
Date: 18th November 2020
Talk by Sophie Tyler BVetMed MANZCVS MRCVS. Sophie graduated from the RVC in 2007 and worked in small animal general practice for seven years before embarking on a rotating internship then dermatology residency at the University of Bristol which she competed in March 2019.She is currently working towards the European College of Veterinary Dermatology examination.
Held at TBC
A hot meal will be served prior to the start of the talk at 7.15pm prompt with the talk commencing at 7.45pm.
**Please enter delegate name(s) and any dietary requirements in the note to seller box when booking, we will be unable to cater for dietary requirements unless we know in advance**
