2021 Virtual Conference
With the unique circumstances we find ourselves in, we have decided to hold our annual conference virtually.
Registration is free - and will count towards your clinical EMS.
If that's not enough to make you join... we are offering free food vouchers to attendees who attend 4 live webinars.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Sign up using the link below.
Virtual Webinar Series
March 1st - 20th 2021
This conference is dedicated to Emily Fyfe, who was an important committee member of our society
Monday March 1st, 7:00pm
On The Front Lines: The Veterinarian’s Role in Recognising and Reporting Animal Cruelty
Thursday March 4th, 7:00pm
Humane Slaughter – a concept and its history
Charlie Mason, director of the HSA (Humane Slaughter Association) will be discussing the history of humane slaughter, reviewing various slaughter methods and recent research developments.
Sunday March 7th, 7:00pm
Pain Management in Companion Animal Practice
Dr. Erin Troy, the director of Muller Veterinary Hospital, is a practicing rehabilitation veterinarian. Certified by the IVAPM, Dr. Troy is experienced in helping owners manage various presentations of pain. We are pleased to have Dr. Erin Troy join us to discuss chronic pain management in small animal practice, tips for effective client communication, and treatment modalities.
Wednesday March 10th, 6:30pm
Is farm animal welfare being overlooked in favour of production?
We are delighted to have Dr. Matthew Dobbs from the Animal Welfare Foundation discuss the topics: Has the drive for agricultural productivity caused welfare of farm animals to suffer, what is the role of vets in livestock farming in the 21st Century, and how can we help farms achieve sustainability without compromising welfare?
Wednesday March 17th, 6:00pm
Thriving- Self care in Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Carolyne Crowe will be discussing the importance of self-care and looking after your mental and physical health. Her talk will encompass the concept of being "responsibly selfish", so we have the resilience to look after the animals under our care even in the face of uncertainty, moral/ethical dilemmas, and non-ideal clinical outcomes. She will also be touching on compassion fatigue and the impact of client complaints.
Thursday March 18th, 7:00pm
Challenging Subjects: Sentience and the Legal Status of Research Animals in the UK
Carley Lightfoot, currently studying for her PhD in law at the University of Leicester, will be discussing her research on the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in regards to vivisection and xenotransplantation, focusing on animal law, but also the overlap with medical and public law.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors for making the conference possible.
A special thanks to the Jimmy Speed trust, available to RDSVS student societies for supporting us with the food vouchers!
