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Last chance to get best rates for SPVS Congress 2012!
May event drawing closer

The Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) Olympic Congress is drawing closer, and the window of opportunity to take advantage of the best rates is almost closed. Anyone hoping to take advantage of these rates has until Friday 17th February 2012 to book. The Congress itself will be held at the Hilton in London Docklands Riverside from Thursday May 17th to Sunday May 20th 2012, and promises a broad array of features to suit all delegates, including:
  • High profile speakers.
  • New stream for future practice owners (start-up / purchase / partnership / JVP).
  • New stream for delegates' support-staff and VNs.
  • Special day-time programme includes River-Roamer tickets, guided walks of Greenwich and "Manhattan on Thames", Gordon Ramsey lunch or visit the central attractions - optional London Eye / RIB tickets etc.
  • Help with child-care arrangements.
  • Superb London location.
  • Networking opportunities with vets / managers like you and some of the leading veterinary support companies.
  • Bateaux London Dinner Cruise, Gala Dinner-Dance, play golf, see the Olympic Park. Social programme subsidised by our generous sponsors.
  • Low registration fee: Full Registration only £299 + VAT (£299 including VAT for future owners stream).
  • Exceptionally good value accommodation at the Hilton from £119 + VAT (only £10 extra for partners, sharing).
  • Budget accommodation available nearby (e.g. YHA Thameside)
  • Or you can come just for the CPD as a day delegate.

More information is available at the SPVS website.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

News Story 1
 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com