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VPMA Congress Open for Bookings
Registration is now open for the 2011 Veterinary Practice Management Association Congress.

The congress will take place in Kenilworth in Warwickshire on 27th- 29th January 2011 at Chesford Grange Hotel, a four star manor house hotel with 17 acres of grounds.

The VPMA promise an exciting line up of events. Following an AGM and pre-congress dinner on Thursday 27th, the congress opens with three streams, which take place on Friday and Saturday. Stream 1 is for new starters who are thinking about going into partnership or opening a practice for the first time; Stream 2 is for experienced practice managers and principals who need to look ahead to marketplace trends and to stimulate new thinking; Stream 3 combines personal development on Friday and team development on Saturday delivered by a business and life coach. Delegates can move between streams at their leisure or follow the stream that best meets their needs. The speakers include leading consultants, industry experts and vets who have built up their own practices from scratch. 

As well as a commercial exhibition offering access to key providers of services and products, there will be a Friday night social programme to look forward to with a sparkling reception, banquet dinner with entertainment and dancing and a structured networking session.

Rebekka Fiorani, VPMA President commented, “I think we all have unfulfilled aspirations – whether we are at the start of our career, about to take the momentous leap towards practice ownership or casting around looking for a much better way of doing things. If that strikes a cord, then this is the congress for you! Come along and network with practice managers and colleagues who offer a wealth of experience. We want delegates to leave congress with concrete action plans, full of energy and enthusiasm to tackle whatever challenge they come across in their professional life. I am positive our great line up of speakers and a vibrant congress atmosphere will make that possible.”

Delegates can register or request further information about the congress by calling 01727 859259 or by sending an email to events@mojoconsultancy.com. Non-members are welcome.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.