Published on 5 March 2026

5 March 2026 10:00 - 17:00

Proudly sponsored by Companion Animal Health, VetFusion 2026 brings together leading voices in veterinary care to explore cutting-edge therapeutic innovations.

Date: Thursday 5th March 2026
Location: The Veterinary Studies Centre, Plumpton College, BN7 3AE

Why Attend?

  • Learn from leading experts in physiotherapy, anaesthesia, pain management, and rehabilitation.
  • Explore emerging innovations in animal recovery, AI-assisted rehab, and interdisciplinary care.
  • Gain insights into clinical communication, team dynamics, and leadership strategies.
  • Network with vets, nurses, and rehab professionals shaping the next era of animal care.

Agenda 

TIME SPEAKER TOPIC & SYNOPSIS
09:00 - 10:00 REGISTRATION  
10:00 - 11:00 Dr Hannah Capon | Director and Founder of Arthritis Management

Beyond One Discipline: Team Approaches to Osteoarthritis

This talk examines canine osteoarthritis as a complex whole‑dog disease and presents a collaborative, holistic care model that unites veterinary teams, canine professionals, and caregivers to improve long‑term outcomes, welfare, and quality of life.

11:00 - 12:00 Hannah Olliff-lee | @thephysiotherapyvetnurse

The Rehab Patient, who does what?

This lecture explores how clearly defined professional roles and structured communication between veterinary teams and physiotherapists enhance coordinated care, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce clinical risk.

12:00 - 13:00 LUNCH  
13:00 - 14:00 Lauren Davis | MRCVS and Director and founder of Vet Relieve

The Power of Sleep: An Overlooked Tool in Recovery

We all know that sleep is a fundamental part of how we feel – physically and mentally. But what is sleep? And why does it have such a fundamental impact on wellbeing? We’ll be looking at the role of sleep in our patients, learning what’s happening when they aren’t getting enough, and discussing what we, as healthcare providers, can do to help.

1400 - 15:00 Emily Ashdown | @thelasertrainer and International Training and Educational Manager -Companion Animal Health

Optimizing Recovery: Post-Operative Physiotherapy and Non-Pharmacological Care

15:00 - 15:30  BREAK  
15:30 - 16:30

Jessica Woolrich | representing VetLed

 

One Team, Many Roles: Teaming in Veterinary Practice

Within our teams we often come across different roles and responsibilities, and rarely do we have a static group of people that do not change. Within this talk we will discuss the concept of teaming, where we collaborate and coordinate to get important things done, with a shared goal of patient safety.

16:30 - 17:00 INDUSTRY LAUNCH PRACTICE NETWORKING RECEPTION - Free event to officially open the new Veterinary Studies Centre A free networking event and launch of the building - wine and cheese reception

 

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Category: Veterinary Studies