Virtual Congress
2021
Anthony Chadwick - The Webinar Vet CEO
Keynote speakers Clinical speakers Nurse speakers Wellbeing speakers Links Group speakers Student stream speakers
Monday 22nd February Tuesday 23rd February Wednesday 24th February Thursday 25th February Friday 26th February - Associations Day Saturday 27th February - Main stream - Links Group, Nurse, Ethics & Welfare stream - The WikiVet Student stream Sunday 28th February
Foreword from The Webinar Vet Founder and CEO
Anthony Chadwick BVSc Cert VD MRCVS
Welcome to the 9th annual Webinar Vet virtual Congress! My team and I have been holding this event long before anyone thought virtual congresses were a thing that one should do. We've been preparing for the pandemic for the last 11 years... we just didn't realise and we've been honoured to serve you in the last trying 12 months. However, I know that bettering ourselves through training is a positive stressor for the majority of vets who are curious, avid lifelong learners and I'm delighted to present to you the finest, oldest, virtual veterinary congress in the world. The standard of presentations are excellent this year and I'm sure you will enjoy the congress which will be available live and on demand for the whole of 2021! In line with our mission to make veterinary education accessible and affordable to vet professionals around the world, we have made several hours free to members of associations listed in the programme. Please do take advantage of this. I am personally, a committed environmentalist and The Webinar Vet was set up to help to lighten the load on the planet also by reducing travel miles. We've saved many million miles over the last 11 years and have also committed to reducing paper use by sending communications digitally rather than in paper form, but we want to do more and help to lead the way in a post-pandemic world which is different from the old one and helps us to reset into a community that cares more for the planet and each other. I see this as a time of reckoning. We are all being tested like a kiln tests the potter's handiwork. In a time of crisis, we have to try to get through it and then if we do, see if we come through it better or worse. If we can think in a positive fashion, then we know that difficulty or crisis are a real opportunity to grow. I hope that in 5 years, we will be able to see that in this time of crisis and sacrifice so much good came out of it- a greater appreciation of the environment, of friends and family and service. I do hope you can find time to re-charge your batteries by enjoying the learnings at the congress. It will not be wasted time!
Enjoy!
Anthony Chadwick
Our expert speakers
Keynote speakers
Clinical speakers
Dr Carlos Hernandez Carols Hernandez is a veterinary doctor and specialist in Small Animal Clinic and Surgery. He has a Master in Animal Sciences, emphasis on Small Animal Internal Medicine and a Master in Administration. Carlos has experience in clinical practice in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy in small animals. He is the former President and Founder of the Latin American Society of Veterinary Endoscopy SLEV and honorary President of the Colombian Association of Minimally Invasive Veterinary Surgery ACCVMI. Carloes is an international instructor in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery and is a lecturer in Surgery within the faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics at CES University. Medellin, Colombia.
Dr Katherine Quesenberry Dr. Katherine Quesenberry is the Chief Medical Officer and the Service Head of the Avian and Exotic Pet Service at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Quesenberry graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, in 1981, and completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the AMC, a residency in Wildlife and Zoological Medicine at the University of Florida, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health at the Yale School of Public Health. Dr. Quesenberry established the Avian and Exotic Pet Service at the Animal Medical Center in 1984 and has headed the service for more than 30 years. She has trained more than 15 residents and 7 specialty interns in avian and exotic pet medicine. Dr. Quesenberry was the Scientific Editor of the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery for the Association of Avian Veterinarians for 24 years until 2019. She is the co-editor of Avian Medicine and Surgery and Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, which is now in its 4th edition. Dr. Quesenberry is also on the Editorial Board of the Merck Veterinary Manual.
Dr Virginia Reef Dr. Virginia Reef, a 1979 graduate of The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, completed a rotating internship in large animal medicine and surgery, and a residency in large animal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Reef subsequently became the Director of the Large Animal Cardiology and Ultrasound Service. Shortly thereafter she was instrumental in establishing the Section of Sports Medicine and Imaging at New Bolton Center and was the Chief of that Section for over 20 years. Dr. Reef has worked on the faculty at Penn for the past 30 years, advancing through the ranks of assistant, associate, and full professor. She has trained the majority of academics focusing on equine cardiology and ultrasonography in the United States, as well as many individuals in private practice and overseas. She was granted a prestigious endowed chair at Penn and currently serves as the Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professor of Medicine. She is one of the charter diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and is a large animal associate member of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. She is an honorary diplomate of the ACVIM College of Cardiology (2019). In addition to numerous original publications, she is the author and editor of a standard textbook on equine diagnostic imaging, “Equine Diagnostic Ultrasound” and was the chair of the ACVIM/ECEIM Consensus statement “Recommendations for Management of Equine Athletes with Cardiovascular Abnormalities”. Dr. Reef received the 2013 ACVIM Robert W. Kirk award, the 2015 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) distinguished educator award (Academic division), a doctor “honaris causa” from Ghent University in 2016 and the AAEP Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art lecturer in 2018.
Nurse speakers Sophie McMurrough Sophie qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2011. After passing her AIMVT examinations in Washington DC, Sophie became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine. She is one of 3 Head Nurse's at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Frodsham, England. Sophie’s areas of interest are endocrinology and emergency medicine.
Georgia Woods Georgia Woods first trained as a Veterinary Nurse in a mixed practice in Shropshire. After gaining a broad introduction to Veterinary Nursing, she moved to a busy small animal hospital and referral centre in Northwich. After qualification in 2004, she moved to a large 24 hour emergency service in Cheshire as a dedicated emergency and critical care nurse. In 2010 Georgia then took the position of Head Nurse and Clinical Coach. In June 2015 Georgia took the position of ROYAL CANIN® Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with obese pets. Georgia achieved her certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017 and has completed her Veterinary Technician Specialist (Nutrition) qualification.
Nicola Read Nicola is the Head Oncology Nurse at the Clinical Science and Services Department at the Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals. She is responsible for supporting the Oncology Service's team of nurses, clinicians, residents and students, as well as a team of Patient Care Assistants who collaboratively assist with the care delivery in the medicine, cat ward and emergency departments. Nicola’s interest in oncology nursing resulted in her pursuing this unique specialised subject, studying for a PgC in Veterinary Oncology Nursing and then more recently gaining an MSc in Veterinary Nursing; her research project on subjective and objective methods of nausea gain her an overall merit for her masters degree. Today Nicola works closely with the Oncology Team to deliver individualised medical treatment to patients diagnosed with oncology disease and support families through their treatment journey. She has a keen interest in improving access to patients with cancer through education and research.
Katie Gray Katie is currently appointed as Senior Emergency and Critical Care Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College where she has been since late 2012. Katie’s favourite cases are those who are critically unwell in ICU, especially septic patients and those on mechanical ventilation. Katie spent three years on the BSAVA Metropolitan Committee, has written several articles for veterinary publications and regularly speaks to vets and nurses on ECC topics. She achieved her PG Cert in Veterinary Education at the RVC in 2020 and is studying towards a Diploma in Therapeutic Integrative Counselling. In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with her two spaniels, Flo and Martha, her cat Hendricks and gardening with her ducks.
Sonya Miles Sonya Miles BVSc CertAVP (ZooMed) MRCVS, qualified from Bristol University in 2013. In early 2015 she started work as an exotic species veterinary surgeon at Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, completing her zoological medicine certificate in early 2018. She has a special interest in reptile medicine and surgery, but enjoys all aspects of being an exotic species veterinary surgeon.
Elle Haskey I graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with an honours degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Administration. I worked in a mixed practice in the midlands for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse for 4 years. I gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 I moved to join the Royal Veterinary College ECC team where I am now Head ECC nurse. Topics I enjoy include trauma, ventilator cases and haematological disorders.
Lisa Angell Lisa is the Head Anaesthesia Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Lisa qualified and registered as a veterinary nurse in 2007 and from then developed a keen interest in anaesthesia and analgesia. Lisa worked in private practice before joining the QMHA and became board certified as a veterinary technician specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia in 2012.
Natasha Summerfield Natasha has been working in a variety of practices since qualifying in 2011, including working abroad with charities handling exotics and wildlife as well as helping in neutering and outreach programmes. She found her passion for Emergency and Intensive Medicine while working at the Royal Veterinary College ECC unit in the UK. In 2014, Natasha moved to Zürich, Switzerland where she helped develop the University of Zürich Intensive Care Unit. She is currently Head Nurse of the university's new Emergency Unit, where she plays an integral part in the setup and day to day running of the department. In 2018, Natasha successfully sat her Veterinary Technician Specialiality exam in Emergency Critical Care, becoming the first VTS-ECC in Switzerland.
Wellbeing speakers
Links Group speakers Wendy Sneddon Wendy is a registered veterinary nurse, with extensive business, management and Human Resources experience. Wendy heads up her own HR Consultancy as well as acting as Trustee for a number of charities.
Dave Martin An experienced Veterinary Surgeon from a mixed general practice background dealing extensively with all the common species on a daily basis with a heavy expert witness caseload with great practical experience in providing written and oral evidence for use in court in relation to all manner of legal matters involving animals, working in combination with both prosecution and defence teams. He sits on the Animal Welfare Group providing advice on matters involving animal welfare and non-accidental injury to IVC Evidensia and in his spare time is the Veterinary Consultant to a large Forensic Science company.
Paula Boyden Paula Boyden graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1992. She spent 11 years in general practice before moving into a technical role in industry in 2003.Paula joined Dogs Trust in 2010, where she is now Veterinary Director. In addition to veterinary matters, her responsibilities include Dogs Trust’s outreach work, campaigns and public affairs. Paula has a particular interest in the link between violence to animals and violence to people; she is current Chair of the Links Group and is regularly involved in undergraduate training on Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) within the UK veterinary schools. Paula is a founder member and past treasurer of the Association of Charity Vets and board member of the Blue Dog Trust. She chairs the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), is vice chair of the Canine and Feline Sector group, sits on the RSPCA’s Prosecutions Oversight Panel and is a member of the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group and the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission. In 2017 she received BSAVA’s J A Wight Memorial Award for her contribution to the welfare of companion animals.
Mary Wakeham Mary has worked in the field on domestic violence and abuse supporting children and adults for eleven years. In 2017 Mary founded the charity Refuge4Pets driven by her desire to enable freedom from domestic violence and abuse for people and animals. The charity provide a pet fostering service to victims-survivors of domestic violence and abuse so that they can escape to safety. Mary is also a PhD researcher at the University of Bristol in the Centre for Gender and Violence Research. Mary’s research interest is examining the link between domestic violence and abuse and animal abuse. Her current research explores animal abuse as a strategy of coercive control.
Links Group speakers Shirley Westerway Shirley has been an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) in North Cornwall for 14 years and has worked with high-risk survivors, in their crisis period. Shirley has helped them leave, stay safely, with court, solicitors, housing, social care etc. It has always been Shirley’s passion to help survivors to find their voice again and the help empower them to make safe and successful decisions in future. She has also provided much training around abuse and its effects, including to magistrates, counsellors and other professionals. Shirley leaves the IDVA role shortly to begin similar work with Refuge4Pets and is very excited at the opportunity to support, promote the service and also to help train others regarding the links between domestic abuse and pet abuse.
Emma Rawlings Emma was appointed CEO of Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Services in September 2019, she brings a wealth of Charity Leadership experience to Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Services. She was the Director of a Spiritual Retreat outside of Bath where she turned around a struggling charity to become very successful and financially viable. Emma was also HR & Training Manager for the National Osteoporosis Society. She was also Assistant Principal and Senior Manager in the Further Education Sector, heading up the Student Services Faculty of a large College in Somerset where she helped gain ‘Outstanding’ accreditation from Ofsted and Matrix Quality Kitemark for Information, Advice & Guidance for the Admissions process. She also has extensive experience in the Leadership of the Food Retail Sector, with new store openings across the South West. She was educated at Exeter University.
Caroline Allen Caroline is the Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA. Previously she spend 3 years as RSPCA London Veterinary Director and prior to that worked in private practice for 18 years. Caroline is on RCVS Council and is a Committee member of the Association of Charity Vets.
Mike Flynn Mike started with the Scottish SPCA in May 1987: Initiated and started the Scottish SPCA undercover unit, as a single unit, working on organised dog fighting, badger baiting, puppy farms etc. He wrote the first inspectors instruction manual that was approved by Crown Office. Currently responsible for; all uniformed staff within the Society, all Parliamentary issues relating to animal welfare regarding both devolved and reserved issues, dealing with all animals welfare related Government consultations, including oral evidence to both Scottish and Westminster Committees. Mike is the main contact for Scottish Government officials. First point of contact for any MSP’s, MP’s and Euro MP’s concerns. He prepares and signs all MOU’s between Police Scotland, APHA and local authorities to avoid duplication of work. He is a founder member of the original Links Group (exploring the link between animal and human abuse) and current member of the Science and Ethics Committee of Edinburgh Zoo. He is an independent external animal welfare advisor on the welfare and ethics committee of Scotland's largest scientific animal research company. He has assisted in implementing legislation in Jersey, North and Southern Ireland, Canada and Catalonia. Mike was awarded an MBE in the Queens 80th birthday honours list.
Student stream speakers
The Webinar Schedule
Monday 22nd February 2021
Tuesday 23rd February 2021
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Thursday 25th February 2021
Friday 26th February 2021
Associations Day
Saturday 27th February 2021
Main Stream
Saturday 27th February 2021
The Links Group, Nurse, Ethics and Welfare Stream
Saturday 27th February 2021
The WikiVet Student Stream
Sunday 28th February 2021
Event sponsors