Louise Chappell PGCert BSc Hons DipAVN VN ECC C-SQP FHEA RVN

Laura Jones BSc(Hons) DipAVN(Small Animal) ISFMDipFN VTS(IM-SA) RVN

Emily Meats BSc(Hons) CertVNECC VTS(Neurology) RVN

Jack Pye RVN Cert VNECC

Courtney Scales DipVN NCert(Anaesth) PgCertVAA RVN

Jo Megarity RVN

ECC Congress

The College of Animal Welfare

ECC Congress is a virtual event, which explores Emergency and Critical Care nursing in veterinary practice.

Do you work for a College of Animal Welfare Training Practice / support one of our students? If so, don't forget, you can still book at the Early Bird discount (£125 plus VAT). Contact admin@caw.ac.uk for the discount code. <h3>ECC Congress</h3>Due to a successful launch in 2025, this event will be back in 2026!It will cover the nursing approach to many critical illnesses and emergencies, and how to improve the outcome of these patients. This congress offers 7 hours of evidenced CPD and we are welcoming a range of expert industry speakers to deliver lectures. <h2> Who should attend?</h2>Veterinary nurses looking to develop their knowledge of emergency and critical care nursing. This congress will be particularly useful if you're:<ul><li>Interested in learning more about emergency and critical care nursing of cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries</li><li>Aiming to specialise in ECC nursing</li><li>Aiming to progress within your role</li><li>Interested in keeping up-to-date with everything happening in the industry</li></ul> <h2>Why attend?</h2><ul><li>Listen to lectures from a range of speakers who will be sharing their experiences and knowledge</li><li>Q&A sessions mean your questions will be answered by the speakers themselves</li><li>Gain practical takeaways that you can implement in your practice</li><li>Gain information, product knowledge and offers from our virtual exhibitors</li><li>Earn 7 hours of evidenced CPD</li><li>Gain online access to recordings of all the lectures and lectures from previous congresses up until the next event</li></ul>

Exhibitors for the ECC Congress include:<ul><li><a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk" title="https://www.caw.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The College of Animal Welfare</a></li><li><a href="https://business.caw.ac.uk" title="https://business.caw.ac.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CAW Business School</a></li><li><a href="https://millpledge.com" title="https://millpledge.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Millpledge</a></li><li><a href="https://petremedy.co.uk" title="https://petremedy.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pet Remedy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sarahbrowncards.com" title="https://www.sarahbrowncards.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Brown Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vets4pets.com/" title="https://www.vets4pets.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vets for Pets</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vetlife.org.uk/" title="https://www.vetlife.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Vetlife</a></li></ul>

Agenda

Online Registration

Welcome from the Chair

Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV) cases are some of the toughest emergencies to manage – they arrive severely unwell, and stabilising and treating them promptly is critical to maximise their chance of survival.
But with a solid understanding of how GDV impacts our patient (and the most important considerations when stabilising, treating and managing them) we can go from feeling chaotic to confident when caring for them as veterinary nurses.
In this session, we’ll discuss the pathophysiology of GDV, the impact it has on our patient, and why time really is of the essence when caring for them. We’ll look at the common triage findings and the stabilisation steps these patients need, and our role as veterinary nurses – before, during and after surgery. You’ll leave the session feeling more confident about nursing these patients, aware of the common complications, and with the practical skills to give them even better care.

Twist and Shout! How to manage a GDV without freaking out.

Seizures are a common neurological emergency that can really get the adrenaline going, and knowing how to stabilise and nurse these patients is a vital ECC skill. In this session we’ll start with the initial stabilisation of the emergency seizuring patient, with a particular focus on how the RVN can play an important role in the triage and care of these patients. Status epilepticus – when a seizure won’t stop – is an emergency that treads the line between neurological and medical, and we’ll explore why the brain shouldn’t be your only concern in these patients. By the end of this session you should feel confident in triaging and caring for the seizuring patient, including an awareness of some of the nursing considerations for the more critical cases.

Emergency Management of the Seizuring Patient

Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

Live Q&A

Morning break - Exhibitor promos

Discover how point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can transform your role in emergency and critical care. 
This session will introduce the core applications most relevant to veterinary nurses, from rapid patient assessment to next steps. 
Learn how to integrate POCUS into your ECC workflow, improve decision-making, and enhance patient outcomes.

POCUS Power: Elevating Emergency Nursing with Ultrasound at the Bedside

Lunch break - Exhibitor promos and exhibitor booths

Rabbits have a bad reputation for being difficult anaesthetic patients but there are things we can do to reduce the risk. The first part of this lecture will cover the key preparation needs for both elective and emergency surgeries including ASA grading, theatre set up, supportive treatment and more. 
The second part of the lecture will discuss what to do when things go wrong - including crash boxes, protocols and CPR - along with the importance of communication (both within the team and to the owner).
By the end of this session, you should be more aware of the species-specific considerations that are needed when operating on rabbits and have a better understanding of what to do when things go wrong.

Anaesthetic Emergencies in Rabbits

Every anaesthesia is different for each patient undergoing a specific procedure. When every second counts, we must ensure that we are doing everything possible for our patients. This talk will prepare you to consider actions for a patient who has experienced profound bradycardia, is severely bleeding during the procedure, or has a difficult airway either before or after their procedure.
We will discuss procedures that may cause these things to happen, as well as patients who may be more susceptible to them.
● Understand the pathophysiology of profound bradycardia during anaesthesia and how to manage it.
● Feel confident in managing a patient who has hemorrhaged under anesthesia and consider treatment options.
● Provide you with an understanding of how to manage a patient with a difficult airway.

Oh no, what should I do next? Emergent scenarios under anaesthesia

Closing words from the Chair

Event Close

Exhibitors

The College of Animal Welfare is one of the largest providers of veterinary nurse training with centres across the UK, as well as providing online training.
We strongly believe that education and training is the key to raising standards of animal welfare. To this end, we strive to create new and accessible opportunities for learning and encourage employers and those working with animals to undertake appropriate levels of training and continue with lifelong learning and education.

CAW Business School was set up in 2012 to offer business related qualifications. CAW Business School offers a number of highly recognised qualifications including the opportunity to study AAT Accounting, Business Administration, Customer Service, TAQA and ILM leadership and management, and coaching and mentoring courses.

CAW Business School

Millpledge has been a manufacturer and supplier of products designed specifically for the veterinary profession for over 45 years, serving over 60,000 veterinary practices worldwide, including consumables, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. 
The company’s purpose was then, as it is to this day, to create useful and affordable products for use in veterinary practices daily. We also host educational sessions and CPD to veterinary professionals, including Bandaging Techniques, Fluid Therapy, and training in the use of v-gel® advanced species-specific supraglottic airway devices.
Popular brands include, Rapz Eazy Tear®, Eaze Off®, and the Aniset Anti-Kink®, OculezeTM Eye Drops and MalazincTM Ear Wipes.

Millpledge

Pet Remedy is a unique and patented, plant-based calming solution that supports emotional resilience and wellbeing in all companion animals – mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Pet Remedy, now with a lighter and soothing smell, works instantly to help pets cope better with stress and become less reactive, whatever the situation.
Did you know we now have 12 published studies for cats, dogs, rabbits, pigs, horses, birds, and reptiles.
Trusted by vets, rescues, groomers, and pet professionals across the UK and exported to over 30 countries worldwide, Pet Remedy is now the go to calming solution for thousands of pet owners all over the world. Developed and made in the UK too!

Pet Remedy

Combining my veterinary background knowledge and my love for watercolour painting, I have produced a range of quality cards that can be customised for your individual practice needs and offer exceptional value for money. NEW DESIGNS, Pet Casket Bags, Memory Bags, Seeded Cards & Inserts, Remembrance Seeds and Memory Bottles now available!  

Sarah Brown Cards

At Vets for Pets, we ensure Nurses are empowered to provide the care they've dedicated their careers training for and build on that to explore new skills and opportunities through our new Vet Nurse Utilisation Skills programme. 
Our Programme opens-up a world of possibilities. Here, you’ll do more than learn new and advanced skills. You’ll put them to practical use, too. And you can do it all in a strong team culture of belonging, empowerment and genuine care for your wellbeing. You’ll aways feel supported to do a job you love.
Unlock your potential: https://www.vets4petscareers.com/vet-nurse-vacancies/

Vets for Pets

Vetlife is a charity dedicated to supporting the veterinary community, offering free, confidential support through its Helpline. Open to all in the veterinary profession, including nurses, students, and non-clinical staff, the Helpline can be reached by phone or anonymous email. Volunteers may refer individuals to Vetlife Health Support for mental health services, while Vetlife Financial Support assists eligible UK-based veterinary surgeons, nurses, and their dependants. Demand for these services has grown significantly in recent years, and the charity relies on donations and fundraisers to continue providing this vital support.

Vetlife Helpline is available 24/7/365 on: 0303 040 2551 and https://helpline.vetlife.org.uk/


Vetlife

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