The Conference
Recognising the need for veterinary students to actively engage with ethical issues that will equip them for their careers, the annual veterinary ethics conference was first held in 2017.
The conference has been a great success with 150 delegates attending each year. It is a 2-day event with lectures, workshops, and debates covering a range of species and topics.
2021 Virtual Conference
With Covid-19, we were unable to hold an in-person conference in 2020. Instead, we have decided to host a virtual conference in April 2021. We believe this will be the ideal opportunity to have international speakers join us online, and engage more students across vet schools.
Watch this space for information about potential topics!
2019 Conference (Sep 28/29)
Treating British Wildlife Casualties
Laying Hen Welfare
Pet Obesity in First Opinion Practice
Unnecessary Suffering
Ethical Dilemmas in Farm Animal Production
Communicating with Clients about Chronic Pain
Surgical Interventions in Companion Animals
Ethics and Welfare of Sports Horses
Life in a Corporate Practice
Fostering Compassion
2018 Conference (Sep 29/30)
Brachycephaly Crisis
Welfare Considerations in Zoo Medicine
Dog Welfare and Behaviour
Tough Topics with Clients
Social Media in the Vet Profession
Puppy Farming and the SSPCA
Equine Welfare Considerations
Pain Assessment in Farm Animals
Feline Welfare and Behaviour
Ethical Considerations in ECC