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Unique VET Festival will return for a second year
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Presentations are held in outdoor marquees rather than lecture theatres to create a fun, relaxed environment.

Noel Fitzpatrick offers a new approach to veterinary conferences
 
The one-of-a-kind VET Festival is set to return to Surrey for the second year in 2016. Created by the renowned neuro-orthopaedic veterinary surgeon, Noel Fitzpatrick, the event offers a unique approach to learning and networking.

At The VET Festival, which stands for Veterinary Education for Tomorrow, lectures are held outdoors in marquees, creating a relaxed 'festival' environment that is a far cry from traditional lecture theatres.

A festival party is also held to give delegates the chance to socialise and network in the evening. At the inaugural conference in September this year, the One Live music event was headlined by Mike and the Mechanics.

For the 2016 conference, organisers promise an all-new venue and an 'unrivalled' line-up of world class speakers, who will share practice advice that isn't available online or in textbooks, offering information that delegates in small animal practice can apply immediately in their working lives.

Professor Fitzpatrick said: "The VET Festival is an entirely revolutionary platform for veterinary education. It's fun, exciting, dynamic and will be an invaluable learning and global networking event.

"The VET Festival is a place where all those working in the veterinary industry can come together to share their passion, knowledge and experience and everything we signed up to when we entered the profession - for the greater good of the animals, medicine, society and the planet."

Presentations will be focused on five key themes: 'orthopaedics', 'neurology', 'soft tissue and oncology', 'veterinary nursing, nutrition and rehabilitation' and a new addition, 'veterinary business and team dynamics'.

The conference welcomes veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and practice support staff from the UK, Europe and further afield.

It will be held on 3-4 June, 2016 against the picturesque backdrop of Loseley Park Estate in Surrey. Before 31 December, delegate passes can be purchased for £116, a discount of 25 per cent. A package is also available that allows a group to attend with their practice manager.

 

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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