Wildlife and Exotics Congress

Wildlife and Exotics Congress

Wildlife and Exotics Congress is a one day virtual event that explores the care of wildlife and exotic species in veterinary practice.

By The College of Animal Welfare

Date and time

Wednesday, October 8 · 1:30 - 8am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 20 days before event

Agenda

Stream One - Exotics
Stream Two - Wildlife
Speakers - Exotics
Speakers - Wildlife
Exhibitors

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Online Registration

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Chair's Welcome

Jessica Parkes

9:45 AM - 10:40 AM

How to Kill your Patient, with Kindness: Exotics

Adina Valentine

How to Kill your Patient, with Kindness: Exotics - Humane Euthanasia is a last kindness we can give to our patients. Many of us are well versed in the support of companion pets such as cats and dogs...

10:45 AM - 11:40 AM

Lessons from human care

Matthew Shackleton

Lessons from human care; their application in the management and treatment of MSK disease in exotic species. Physiotherapy is a well-researched & intrinsic method of treatment in human patients; wit...

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Live Q&A

Matthew Shackleton

Adina Valentine

Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch Break, Exhibitor Promos & Expo Booths

1:15 PM - 2:10 PM

From Eland to Hippos: Large Animal Anesthesia in Zoological Medicine

Lynnette Meechan

From Eland to Hippos: Large Animal Anesthesia in Zoological Medicine: This presentaion will cover anaesthesia considerations for large animals and mega vertebrates in zoological medicine. We look at ...

2:15 PM - 3:10 PM

Understanding Exotic Blood parameters and problems

Mary Pinborough

Understanding Exotic Blood parameters and problems: This presentation will cover key learning points to help you to understand exotic blood cell structures, common sampling problems and factors which...

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Live Q&A

Mary Pinborough

Lynnette Meechan

Present questions (anonymously if desired) to the speakers.

3:45 PM - 3:55 PM

Chair's Close

Jessica Parkes

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Event Close

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes


What is Wildlife and Exotics Congress?


Wildlife and Exotics Congress is a one day virtual event that explores the care of wildlife and exotic species in veterinary practice.

New for 2025, this event will now be broken into two streams - 'Exotics' and 'British Wildlife'. Delegates can switch between streams throughout the day if they wish to and will gain access to ALL presentation recordings post-event - giving you access to a total of 8 presentations!

This congress offers 6 hours of evidenced CPD and will welcome a range of expert industry speakers to deliver lectures on a variety of topics.


Who should attend?


Veterinary nurses looking to develop their knowledge of wildlife and exotics nursing. This congress will be particularly useful if you're:

  • Interested in learning more about caring for wildlife or exotic species
  • Aiming to specialise in the nursing of wildlife or exotic species
  • Aiming to progress within your role
  • Interested in keeping up-to-date with everything happening in the industry


Why attend?


  • Listen to lectures from a range of speakers who will be sharing their experiences and knowledge
  • Q&A sessions mean your questions will be answered by the speakers themselves
  • Gain practical takeaways that you can implement in your practice
  • Gain information, product knowledge and offers from our virtual exhibitors
  • Earn 7 hours of evidenced CPD
  • Gain online access to recordings of all the lectures and lectures from previous congresses up until the next event

Exhibitors for the Wildlife and Exotics Congress include:


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Organized by

The College of Animal Welfare
Early bird discount
£150 – £210