The future of veterinary care isn’t a distant idea – it’s being shaped right now, in every consult, every client interaction, and every team conversation.
That’s the inspiration behind this year’s Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre theme: “Future of Veterinary: The Now and The Tomorrow.”
Day One focuses on The Now – the realities, challenges, and breakthroughs happening in practice today. From communication and culture to leadership, technology, and teamwork, these sessions explore what it really means to run a modern veterinary business in 2025.
Here’s what’s coming up on Thursday 20th November 👇
🐾09:00 – 09:40
A Problem-Solving Adventure: You Decide Where We Go
Becki Maher – InsideMinds Consulting | Sponsored by Veterinary IT Services
Start the day with something different. Becki Maher invites you to bring your biggest team or business challenges – from building trust in consults to fee conversations – and together explore how behavioural science can help solve them.
🐾10:00 – 10:30
Pottering with Purpose: The Quiet Power of Workplace Culture
Kate Higgins – Village Vets | Sponsored by Veterinary IT Services
A reflective and practical look at how small, intentional actions can shape workplace culture, improve wellbeing, and create a stronger sense of purpose in your team.
🐾10:50 – 11:20
The New Client Expectation: Meeting the Demands of the Digital Pet Parent
Charlotte Jennings & Katherine Whitton– MediVet | Sponsored by Covetrus Ascend
Explore what today’s tech-savvy clients really want – and how practices can use digital tools to meet their expectations without losing the personal touch.
🐾11:40 – 12:10
Future Fit Foundations: Shaping Today to Drive Tomorrow
Tracey Morley Jewkes – Vetpreneur| Sponsored by Provet
Discover how future-ready practices are built on strong foundations – and how leadership, strategy, and adaptability come together to shape tomorrow’s success.
🐾12:35 – 13:05
But What About the People? Ben Sweeney’s Live Podcast Takeover
Ben Sweeney & Jack Peploe – VidiVet | Sponsored by Digital Practice
Join Ben and Jack for a live podcast exploring the people side of practice life – the stories, struggles, and strategies that drive culture and change in the profession.
🐾13:25 – 13:55
Built for What’s Next: Reimagining Veterinary Software for the Next Decade
James Stanier – Nordhealth | Sponsored by Provet
A forward look at how software innovation is shaping the next generation of veterinary care – and what it means for practice efficiency and experience.
🐾14:15 – 14:55
The Power Within: Cultivating Courage and Connection in Veterinary Practice
Alyssa Mages, Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, Katie Ford & Alice Hendy | Sponsored by Covetrus Ascend
An inspiring session on resilience, empathy, and authentic leadership – exploring how courage and connection can transform veterinary workplaces from within.
🐾15:15 – 15:45
The Digitised Vet Nurse: Evolving Roles or Adding Pressure?
Clare Renwick (with insights from the Medivet Vet Nurse Community) | Sponsored by Veterinary IT Services
A thought-provoking discussion on how technology is changing the nursing role – and how practices can ensure digital tools support, rather than strain, their teams.
Day One sets the stage for reflection, collaboration, and honest conversation about The Now – the realities of working in today’s modern veterinary practice.
Day Two turns attention to The Tomorrow – exploring what lies ahead for innovation, leadership, and the future of care. Stayed tuned next week for the deep dive into Day 2!
Access the full program, and see what else LVS25 has to offer here: Conference Programme 2025
The Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre is proudly supported by our theatre partners Covetrus Ascend, Digital Practice, Provet and MWI Animal Health whose commitment to innovation and collaboration continues to drive progress across the veterinary profession.
See you there!
