VCA Congress

VCA Congress

Exploring all aspects of the Veterinary and Patient Care roles.

By The College of Animal Welfare

Date and time

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 20 days before event.

Agenda

Agenda
Speakers
Exhibitors

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Online Registration

9:30 AM - 9:35 AM

Chair's Welcome

Kirsty Jones

9:35 AM - 10:15 AM

Assisting with the Critical Patients

Chloe Fay


Assisting with the Critical Patients: This presentation will explore the vital contributions of Veterinary Care Assistants (and similar roles) in the management of critical care patients. Attendees w...

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Improving our Feline Patients Hospital Journey

Emily Saunders


Improving our Feline Patients Hospital Journey: This presentation will firstly explore feline anatomy, behaviours and communications. It explores the different kinds of conditions we may see in pract...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Live Q&A

Chloe Fay

Emily Saunders


Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning Break & Exhibitor Promos

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

‘I Need Help but I Don’t Know What!’ Neurodiversity and Reasonable Adjustments

Dr Kirstie Pickles


‘I Need Help but I Don’t Know What!’ Neurodiversity and Reasonable Adjustments: This presentation will be looking at neurodiversity; supporting colleagues and guidance on requesting support too. Kirs...

12:45 PM - 1:05 PM

Live Q&A

Dr Kirstie Pickles


Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

Lunch Break, Exhibitor Promos & Expo Booths

2:05 PM - 2:50 PM

The VCAs Role within Rabbit Care

Claire Speight


The VCAs Role within Rabbit Care: As the UK’s third most popular pet, rabbits are frequent patients within a veterinary practice, and have species-specific needs. Whether you are involved with caring...

2:50 PM - 3:35 PM

Creating Career Opportunities

Tawny Kershaw


Creating Career Opportunities: Wanting to work within the field of conservation? Fancy pursuing a career in veterinary nursing? Unsure how to get there, or what to do first? This presentation is des...

3:35 PM - 4:00 PM

Live Q&A

Claire Speight

Tawny Kershaw


Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM

Chair's Close

Kirsty Jones

4:10 PM - 4:30 PM

Event Close

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours

What is VCA Congress?


VCA Congress is a one day virtual event focused solely on roles within the varied veterinary care field - exploring all aspects of the roles; from the many different responsibilities, to the challenges that are faced on a daily basis.

You’ll get the chance to listen to a variety of relevant lectures from expert industry speakers and gain valuable CPD on a variety of topics.


Who should attend?

This congress is suitable for those studying for a Veterinary Care Support or Veterinary Care Assistant qualification, as well as for those already working within these roles and similar roles, within veterinary practices and animal care environments. The congress will be particularly useful if you are:

  • New to your role and looking for some guidance
  • Interested in learning more about veterinary care
  • Aiming to progress within your role
  • Interested in progressing onto veterinary nurse training in the future
  • Interested in keeping up-to-date with everything happening in the industry


Why attend?

  • Listen to lectures from a range of speakers who will be sharing their experiences and knowledge
  • Q&A sessions mean your questions will be answered by the speakers themselves
  • Gain practical takeaways on a variety of topics that you can implement in your practice
  • Gain online access to recordings of all the lectures and lectures from previous congresses up until the next event


This Congress is Exclusively Sponsored by VetSkill.


Exhibitors for the VCA Congress include:


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Early bird discount
£150 – £210
Nov 12 · 1:30 AM PST