Are you keen to learn from some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine?

Established vets, vet nurses and students will be flocking to Cork’s luxury Fota Island Resort in April for VetCon 2022, the largest industry event in Ireland.

The two-day programme combines a host of incredible learning opportunities with focus sessions, tutorials, fun-filled networking events and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the five-star resort.

Broadcaster, entrepreneur and politician Ivan Yates will chair the VetCon Debate on Thursday morning, with panellists including the Dean of UCD School of Veterinary Medicine Professor Michael Doherty, President of the Veterinary Council of Ireland Vivienne Duggan and President of Veterinary Ireland Joe Collins in the hot seat.

Caring for animals is taxing work and Ireland’s most recognised personal trainer Karl Henry will be on hand to advise delegates on how to care for their own health and wellbeing too.

 

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Karl will deliver useful, practical and engaging lectures to all delegates on both days of the conference. You can also meet him at the indoor cycling challenge to help raise funds for the Irish Veterinary Benevolent Fund.

For golf enthusiasts, Fota Island Resort is a player’s paradise and there’s a wonderful opportunity to network at the VetCon 2022 Golf Tournament. Prizes for the winning teams include tickets to the sold-out JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare Manor and all players will enjoy a barbecue with refreshments and live music at a party in the Clubhouse afterwards.

 

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VetCon 2022 will finish with a casual party for all attendees, with live music by Cork band King K and an opportunity to let loose on the dance floor.

Here’s a brief look at what’s happening at VetCon 2022:

THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH

• Nursing (both days): Thursday’s nursing stream includes farm lecture content, while Friday’s nursing stream includes equine nursing content.
• Small Animal Medicine vet stream on Thursday
• Farm stream on Thursday only

FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH

• Advanced Nursing & Anaesthesia: This content is aimed at experienced nurses, nurses in referral practice, and vets wanting to learn more about anaesthesia.
• Small Animal Surgery vet stream
• Equine Stream

SPEAKERS

Leading the speakers at this year’s event is Pádraig Egan, RCVS & European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and Clinical Director, East Neuk Veterinary Clinic.

During his surgical training, Pádraig published widely on the management of osteochondral defects in the canine. His lectures will focus on how to improve the surgical success of open fractures in pets and on intra-articular therapy for degenerative joint disease.

Other speakers will include Carl Bradbrook who will discuss anaesthesia and pain management, Megan Brashear, who will present on emergency and critical care medicine and Bryan O’Meara, who will speak about equine surgical techniques.

View the full list of speakers for this year’s event here.

Visit the VetCon Tipi

Whether you’re outside the conference area or at home, VetCon is making sure you don’t miss a thing; an outdoor live streaming zone will be set up in the VetCon Tipi, where you can also check out a unique learning environment and visit the Adare Farm Ice Cream cart for a sweet pick-me-up between talks.

With a Virtual Delegate ticket, you can watch lecture streams on the day from home.

This year, all delegates will receive bespoke gift bags featuring unique artwork by West Cork artist Kathryn Kneefel.

How do I buy a ticket?

To buy a ticket for VetCon 2022 and register for events, visit vetcon.ie. Follow VetCon Ireland on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates.