🐾 Step Inside the Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre – What to Expect

The stage lights are up, the seats are ready, and the countdown is officially on. This November, the Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre returns to London Vet Show – a space where the veterinary community comes together to learn, connect, and be inspired.

If you’ve joined us before, you’ll already know that the Theatre is where the real conversations happen. It’s where ideas become action, and where the latest thinking in veterinary care is shared by the people driving change in our industry. But this year, we’re taking things even further.

🐾 This Year’s Theme: The Future of Veterinary

The world of veterinary medicine is evolving faster than ever – but the future isn’t just about new technologies, AI tools, or digital transformation. It’s about people. It’s about how we collaborate across practices, specialisms, and generations. It’s about creating a stronger, more connected community that can face challenges together and shape the next chapter of our profession.

That’s the spirit behind this year’s theme: The Future of Veterinary – a celebration of innovation, yes, but also of community, collaboration, and connection. Every session, speaker, and conversation inside the Theatre has been designed to reflect that vision.

Join us for Day 1 to explore where the profession stands today, and return on Day 2 as we look ahead to the future of veterinary practice.

🐾 A Fresh New Layout

We’ve redesigned the Theatre to create a more open, engaging experience for everyone who joins us. Expect a new layout that improves visibility from every seat, upgraded lighting for a more immersive feel, and clear walkways that make it easy to flow between sessions.

We’ve also built in more space for networking – because sometimes the best insights come from the chats you have with peers after a great talk.

This year’s layout isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about accessibility, comfort, and making sure you can get the most from every minute you spend in the Theatre.

🐾 Two Days, Endless Inspiration

Across both days, you’ll find a line-up designed to inform and energise every member of the veterinary team. From clinical innovation and digital transformation to leadership, wellbeing, and the future of practice – the Theatre is where it all comes together.

We’ve worked hard to curate sessions that balance practical advice with forward-looking insight. You’ll hear from speakers who are not only experts in their field but passionate advocates for progress. Expect honest discussions, hands-on learning, and the kind of takeaways you’ll be talking about long after the event closes.

🐾 What’s New for 2025

Every year we take on board feedback from our visitors and partners, and this year is no different. For 2025, you can look forward to:

• Improved acoustics and sightlines to make every session feel personal, even from the back of the room.
• Dedicated time between sessions for questions, networking, and exploring.
• A refreshed stage design that brings energy and focus to every talk.

We’ve created a space that’s not just functional – it’s an environment designed to spark creativity and connection.

💡 Top 3 Things to Look Forward To

Day 1 – Podcast Takeover 12:35PM – 13:05PM. Join Ben Sweeney and Jack Peploe, and join the discussion of “what about the people?”

Day 1 – Lightening Talk 14:15PM-15:55PM. Join us for 90 minutes of fast-paced, thought-provoking sessions as four incredible speakers take the stage for 18 minutes each. Expect insight, inspiration, and ideas that will leave you thinking long after the session ends.

The Power Within: Cultivating Courage and Connection in Veterinary Practice

Featuring: Alyssa Mages, Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, Katie Ford, and Alice Hendy.

Day 2 – Lightening Talk 12:00PM-13:30PM. In a similar format to Day 1, join us for another fast-paced 90-minute session exploring The Future of Veterinary. Expect concise, impactful talks packed with insight, innovation, and forward-thinking ideas that look ahead to what’s next for the profession.

Four Minds, One Future: Inside the Veterinary Profession of 2035

Featuring: Liz Barton, Wendy Furness, Ben Sweeney, and Jack Peploe

🐾 Meet Our Sponsors

None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors. Each one plays an active role in shaping the event and championing the growth of the veterinary profession.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing each of them – sharing what they do, what they believe in, and how they’re helping us bring the MVP Theatre to life. These are organisations who care deeply about the same things you do: better practice, better technology, and better outcomes for teams, clients, and patients alike.

🐾 Beyond the Stage

Of course, the Theatre is just one part of the wider London Vet Show experience. Between sessions, you’ll find opportunities to network, visit exhibitor stands, and enjoy the buzz of being surrounded by people who share your passion for the profession.

There’s a unique energy at this event – a sense of community that’s hard to replicate anywhere else. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’ve been with us from the beginning, you’ll leave the Theatre feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to take new ideas back to your team.

✨ Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

The Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre isn’t just a schedule of sessions – it’s a hub of energy, curiosity, and collaboration. It’s where the conversations shaping our future begin.

This year, as we look ahead to The Future of Veterinary, we’re reminded that progress doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when we come together – to learn, to share, and to connect.

So, if you’ve been waiting for a reason to attend, consider this your invitation. Step inside, take a seat, and be part of something special.

See you there,
Jack