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Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

Leaving P<0.05 Behind – Towards More Thoughtful Interpretation of Results from Controlled Trials and Observational Studies

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$325 Members
$375 Non-Members
$250 Students

Maximum attendance: 27 pax

Overview:
This course will provide advanced manual technique training suitable for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and physiotherapists who have completed training in canine rehabilitation. This full-day workshop explores moving beyond the traditional reliance on the p < 0.05 threshold in veterinary research. It focuses on more nuanced and robust approaches to interpreting results from controlled trials and observational studies, reflecting the evolving demands of modern veterinary science.

Why Attend:
Move beyond binary “significant vs not significant” thinking
Improve interpretation of p-values and confidence intervals
Understand how prior evidence influences conclusions
Learn how to assess bias in studies
Strengthen the quality and defensibility of research outputs

Program Highlights:
Introduction and workshop context
How chance affects results
Interpreting p-values and confidence intervals
Prior probability and evidence strength
Frameworks for assessing bias
Practical application of concepts

Yes, I am a Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

325.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Non-Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

375.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Student and would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

250.00

TOTAL

Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

Changing Paradigms in Small Animal Medicine and Oncology

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing:
$495 ANZCVS Members
$545 Non-Members
$280 Residents

Overview:
This pre-conference workshop highlights emerging diagnostics and treatments that are redefining small animal oncology. Designed for advanced general practitioners, residents and specialists, the program focuses on practical, practice-changing insights from leading experts.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced general practitioners
Residents
Specialists in Veterinary Oncology, Small Animal & Feline Medicine, and Pathology

Program Focus:
Emerging diagnostics in veterinary oncology
Genomics and mutation-based diagnostics
Immunotherapy advancements
Radiation therapy developments
Advanced diagnostic techniques

Yes, I am an ANZCVS Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

495.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Non-Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

545.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Resident and would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

280.00

TOTAL

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

Manual Therapy Techniques for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Tallebudgera Community Centre

Pricing:
$750 Members
$850 Non-Members

Participant requirement: This workshop is only open to delegates that are veterinarians, physiotherapists who have training in canine rehabilitation and veterinary nurses who have training in canine rehabilitation who are working with a trained vet or physiotherapists.

Overview:
This practical, hands-on workshop focuses on advanced manual therapy techniques for canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Designed for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and physiotherapists with prior training in canine rehabilitation, the course emphasises both theory and application, with live demonstration dogs on site.

What’s Included:
Transport to and from the venue
All food and beverages
Access to demonstration dogs

Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians
Veterinary nurses
Physiotherapists with training in canine rehabilitation

Program Focus:
Advanced joint mobilisation techniques
Spinal and extremity assessment and treatment
Biomechanics and joint kinematics
Indications and contraindications for treatment
Special tests and advanced assessment techniques
Hands-on practical application

Yes, I am an Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

750.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Non-Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

850.00

TOTAL

Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing: $750.00

Overview:
This full-day pre-conference workshop, led by internationally renowned surgeon Dr Bryden Stanley, delivers a candid, experience-driven exploration of small animal soft tissue surgery. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, this session focuses on real-world challenges, surgical complications, and the lessons that only come with time in the field. Blending technical depth with practical insights and engaging storytelling, this workshop is designed to elevate clinical decision-making, improve surgical outcomes, and strengthen confidence when things don’t go to plan.

Speaker:
Dr Bryden J. Stanley
BVMS MVetSc MANZCVS DACVS

Why Attend:
This workshop is specifically designed for specialists, surgical residents, and advanced practitioners looking to refine their expertise in small animal soft tissue surgery.

Attend to gain practical, experience-based insights that go beyond textbooks—learning not just how to perform procedures, but how to navigate complications, improve outcomes, and make better decisions under pressure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Enhance understanding of upper airway anatomy and complex airway conditions
Learn advanced and salvage surgical techniques for challenging cases
Improve management of complex wounds and surgical complications
Develop stronger decision-making frameworks for reconstruction and closure
Gain practical strategies to minimise complications and optimise outcomes
Build confidence in handling surgical mistakes and learning from them
Understand the role of surgical safety systems and checklists in practice

Yes, I would like to attend the Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’

AMOUNT

750.00

TOTAL

Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

Contemporary Endodontics: Evidence, Technique & Materials

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$650 Members
$700 Non-Members

Overview:
This full-day masterclass bridges human and veterinary endodontic evidence to deliver practical, clinically grounded learning across every stage of root canal therapy. Participants will explore contemporary access cavity design, canal preparation philosophy, NiTi instrumentation, advanced obturation materials including BC Sealer and MTA, and approaches to assessing long-term treatment success and retreatment decisions. The workshop focuses on current evidence, instrumentation advances, and challenging clinical scenarios including large open apices and complex anatomy. This workshop is suitable for all members in veterinary dentistry and does not permit student attendance.

Speaker:
Dr William Ha BDSc GCRC PhD DClinDent(Endo) FPFA MRACDS(Endo)

Why Attend:
Learn how human and veterinary evidence can inform endodontic practice
Refine access cavity design techniques for different clinical situations
Understand contemporary canal preparation and irrigation strategies
Compare modern NiTi instrumentation systems and preparation philosophies
Gain confidence using BC Sealer and MTA in complex cases
Improve decision-making around treatment success, retreatment and failure assessment

Key Learning Outcomes:
Applying evidence from both human and veterinary endodontics
Optimising canal preparation and instrumentation approaches
Selecting appropriate obturation materials and techniques
Managing complex anatomy and open apex cases
Evaluating treatment outcomes and periapical healing
Assessing retreatment options and treatment failures

Program Highlights:
Introduction and the human–veterinary evidence interface
Access cavity design approaches
Ideal canal preparation size, taper and irrigation strategies
NiTi file systems and instrumentation advances
BC Sealer and MTA: properties, techniques and evidence
Defining success in endodontics
Assessment of retreatment and failure case

Yes, I am a Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

650.00

TOTAL

Yes, I am a Non-Member and would like to attend the Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

AMOUNT

700.00

TOTAL

Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

Leaving P<0.05 Behind – Towards More Thoughtful Interpretation of Results from Controlled Trials and Observational Studies

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$325 Members
$375 Non-Members
$250 Students

Maximum attendance: 27 pax

Overview:
This course will provide advanced manual technique training suitable for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and physiotherapists who have completed training in canine rehabilitation. This full-day workshop explores moving beyond the traditional reliance on the p < 0.05 threshold in veterinary research. It focuses on more nuanced and robust approaches to interpreting results from controlled trials and observational studies, reflecting the evolving demands of modern veterinary science.

Why Attend:
Move beyond binary “significant vs not significant” thinking
Improve interpretation of p-values and confidence intervals
Understand how prior evidence influences conclusions
Learn how to assess bias in studies
Strengthen the quality and defensibility of research outputs

Program Highlights:
Introduction and workshop context
How chance affects results
Interpreting p-values and confidence intervals
Prior probability and evidence strength
Frameworks for assessing bias
Practical application of concepts

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Speaker

Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

Changing Paradigms in Small Animal Medicine and Oncology

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing:
$495 ANZCVS Members
$545 Non-Members
$280 Residents

Overview:
This pre-conference workshop highlights emerging diagnostics and treatments that are redefining small animal oncology. Designed for advanced general practitioners, residents and specialists, the program focuses on practical, practice-changing insights from leading experts.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced general practitioners
Residents
Specialists in Veterinary Oncology, Small Animal & Feline Medicine, and Pathology

Program Focus:
Emerging diagnostics in veterinary oncology
Genomics and mutation-based diagnostics
Immunotherapy advancements
Radiation therapy developments
Advanced diagnostic techniques

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshopand would like to register for this as a Complimentary Speaker

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

Manual Therapy Techniques for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Tallebudgera Community Centre

Pricing:
$750 Members
$850 Non-Members

Participant requirement: This workshop is only open to delegates that are veterinarians, physiotherapists who have training in canine rehabilitation and veterinary nurses who have training in canine rehabilitation who are working with a trained vet or physiotherapists.

Overview:
This practical, hands-on workshop focuses on advanced manual therapy techniques for canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Designed for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and physiotherapists with prior training in canine rehabilitation, the course emphasises both theory and application, with live demonstration dogs on site.

What’s Included:
Transport to and from the venue
All food and beverages
Access to demonstration dogs

Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians
Veterinary nurses
Physiotherapists with training in canine rehabilitation

Program Focus:
Advanced joint mobilisation techniques
Spinal and extremity assessment and treatment
Biomechanics and joint kinematics
Indications and contraindications for treatment
Special tests and advanced assessment techniques
Hands-on practical application

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshopand would like to register for this as a Complimentary Speaker

Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing: $750.00

Overview:
This full-day pre-conference workshop, led by internationally renowned surgeon Dr Bryden Stanley, delivers a candid, experience-driven exploration of small animal soft tissue surgery. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, this session focuses on real-world challenges, surgical complications, and the lessons that only come with time in the field. Blending technical depth with practical insights and engaging storytelling, this workshop is designed to elevate clinical decision-making, improve surgical outcomes, and strengthen confidence when things don’t go to plan.

Speaker:
Dr Bryden J. Stanley
BVMS MVetSc MANZCVS DACVS

Why Attend:
This workshop is specifically designed for specialists, surgical residents, and advanced practitioners looking to refine their expertise in small animal soft tissue surgery.

Attend to gain practical, experience-based insights that go beyond textbooks—learning not just how to perform procedures, but how to navigate complications, improve outcomes, and make better decisions under pressure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Enhance understanding of upper airway anatomy and complex airway conditions
Learn advanced and salvage surgical techniques for challenging cases
Improve management of complex wounds and surgical complications
Develop stronger decision-making frameworks for reconstruction and closure
Gain practical strategies to minimise complications and optimise outcomes
Build confidence in handling surgical mistakes and learning from them
Understand the role of surgical safety systems and checklists in practice

Yes, I would like to attend the Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Speaker

Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

Contemporary Endodontics: Evidence, Technique & Materials

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$650 Members
$700 Non-Members

Overview:
This full-day masterclass bridges human and veterinary endodontic evidence to deliver practical, clinically grounded learning across every stage of root canal therapy. Participants will explore contemporary access cavity design, canal preparation philosophy, NiTi instrumentation, advanced obturation materials including BC Sealer and MTA, and approaches to assessing long-term treatment success and retreatment decisions. The workshop focuses on current evidence, instrumentation advances, and challenging clinical scenarios including large open apices and complex anatomy. This workshop is suitable for all members in veterinary dentistry and does not permit student attendance.

Speaker:
Dr William Ha BDSc GCRC PhD DClinDent(Endo) FPFA MRACDS(Endo)

Why Attend:
Learn how human and veterinary evidence can inform endodontic practice
Refine access cavity design techniques for different clinical situations
Understand contemporary canal preparation and irrigation strategies
Compare modern NiTi instrumentation systems and preparation philosophies
Gain confidence using BC Sealer and MTA in complex cases
Improve decision-making around treatment success, retreatment and failure assessment

Key Learning Outcomes:
Applying evidence from both human and veterinary endodontics
Optimising canal preparation and instrumentation approaches
Selecting appropriate obturation materials and techniques
Managing complex anatomy and open apex cases
Evaluating treatment outcomes and periapical healing
Assessing retreatment options and treatment failures

Program Highlights:
Introduction and the human–veterinary evidence interface
Access cavity design approaches
Ideal canal preparation size, taper and irrigation strategies
NiTi file systems and instrumentation advances
BC Sealer and MTA: properties, techniques and evidence
Defining success in endodontics
Assessment of retreatment and failure case

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Speaker

Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

Leaving P<0.05 Behind – Towards More Thoughtful Interpretation of Results from Controlled Trials and Observational Studies

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$325 Members
$375 Non-Members
$250 Students

Maximum attendance: 27 pax

Overview:
This course will provide advanced manual technique training suitable for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and physiotherapists who have completed training in canine rehabilitation. This full-day workshop explores moving beyond the traditional reliance on the p < 0.05 threshold in veterinary research. It focuses on more nuanced and robust approaches to interpreting results from controlled trials and observational studies, reflecting the evolving demands of modern veterinary science.

Why Attend:
Move beyond binary “significant vs not significant” thinking
Improve interpretation of p-values and confidence intervals
Understand how prior evidence influences conclusions
Learn how to assess bias in studies
Strengthen the quality and defensibility of research outputs

Program Highlights:
Introduction and workshop context
How chance affects results
Interpreting p-values and confidence intervals
Prior probability and evidence strength
Frameworks for assessing bias
Practical application of concepts

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Attendee

Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

Changing Paradigms in Small Animal Medicine and Oncology

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing:
$495 ANZCVS Members
$545 Non-Members
$280 Residents

Overview:
This pre-conference workshop highlights emerging diagnostics and treatments that are redefining small animal oncology. Designed for advanced general practitioners, residents and specialists, the program focuses on practical, practice-changing insights from leading experts.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced general practitioners
Residents
Specialists in Veterinary Oncology, Small Animal & Feline Medicine, and Pathology

Program Focus:
Emerging diagnostics in veterinary oncology
Genomics and mutation-based diagnostics
Immunotherapy advancements
Radiation therapy developments
Advanced diagnostic techniques

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Attendee

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

Manual Therapy Techniques for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Tallebudgera Community Centre

Pricing:
$750 Members
$850 Non-Members

Participant requirement: This workshop is only open to delegates that are veterinarians, physiotherapists who have training in canine rehabilitation and veterinary nurses who have training in canine rehabilitation who are working with a trained vet or physiotherapists.

Overview:
This practical, hands-on workshop focuses on advanced manual therapy techniques for canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Designed for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and physiotherapists with prior training in canine rehabilitation, the course emphasises both theory and application, with live demonstration dogs on site.

What’s Included:
Transport to and from the venue
All food and beverages
Access to demonstration dogs

Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians
Veterinary nurses
Physiotherapists with training in canine rehabilitation

Program Focus:
Advanced joint mobilisation techniques
Spinal and extremity assessment and treatment
Biomechanics and joint kinematics
Indications and contraindications for treatment
Special tests and advanced assessment techniques
Hands-on practical application

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Attendee

Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing: $750.00

Overview:
This full-day pre-conference workshop, led by internationally renowned surgeon Dr Bryden Stanley, delivers a candid, experience-driven exploration of small animal soft tissue surgery. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, this session focuses on real-world challenges, surgical complications, and the lessons that only come with time in the field. Blending technical depth with practical insights and engaging storytelling, this workshop is designed to elevate clinical decision-making, improve surgical outcomes, and strengthen confidence when things don’t go to plan.

Speaker:
Dr Bryden J. Stanley
BVMS MVetSc MANZCVS DACVS

Why Attend:
This workshop is specifically designed for specialists, surgical residents, and advanced practitioners looking to refine their expertise in small animal soft tissue surgery.

Attend to gain practical, experience-based insights that go beyond textbooks—learning not just how to perform procedures, but how to navigate complications, improve outcomes, and make better decisions under pressure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Enhance understanding of upper airway anatomy and complex airway conditions
Learn advanced and salvage surgical techniques for challenging cases
Improve management of complex wounds and surgical complications
Develop stronger decision-making frameworks for reconstruction and closure
Gain practical strategies to minimise complications and optimise outcomes
Build confidence in handling surgical mistakes and learning from them
Understand the role of surgical safety systems and checklists in practice

Yes, I would like to attend the Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’ and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Attendee

Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

Contemporary Endodontics: Evidence, Technique & Materials

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$650 Members
$700 Non-Members

Overview:
This full-day masterclass bridges human and veterinary endodontic evidence to deliver practical, clinically grounded learning across every stage of root canal therapy. Participants will explore contemporary access cavity design, canal preparation philosophy, NiTi instrumentation, advanced obturation materials including BC Sealer and MTA, and approaches to assessing long-term treatment success and retreatment decisions. The workshop focuses on current evidence, instrumentation advances, and challenging clinical scenarios including large open apices and complex anatomy. This workshop is suitable for all members in veterinary dentistry and does not permit student attendance.

Speaker:
Dr William Ha BDSc GCRC PhD DClinDent(Endo) FPFA MRACDS(Endo)

Why Attend:
Learn how human and veterinary evidence can inform endodontic practice
Refine access cavity design techniques for different clinical situations
Understand contemporary canal preparation and irrigation strategies
Compare modern NiTi instrumentation systems and preparation philosophies
Gain confidence using BC Sealer and MTA in complex cases
Improve decision-making around treatment success, retreatment and failure assessment

Key Learning Outcomes:
Applying evidence from both human and veterinary endodontics
Optimising canal preparation and instrumentation approaches
Selecting appropriate obturation materials and techniques
Managing complex anatomy and open apex cases
Evaluating treatment outcomes and periapical healing
Assessing retreatment options and treatment failures

Program Highlights:
Introduction and the human–veterinary evidence interface
Access cavity design approaches
Ideal canal preparation size, taper and irrigation strategies
NiTi file systems and instrumentation advances
BC Sealer and MTA: properties, techniques and evidence
Defining success in endodontics
Assessment of retreatment and failure case

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Attendee

Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop

Leaving P<0.05 Behind – Towards More Thoughtful Interpretation of Results from Controlled Trials and Observational Studies

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$325 Members
$375 Non-Members
$250 Students

Maximum attendance: 27 pax

Overview:
This course will provide advanced manual technique training suitable for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, and physiotherapists who have completed training in canine rehabilitation. This full-day workshop explores moving beyond the traditional reliance on the p < 0.05 threshold in veterinary research. It focuses on more nuanced and robust approaches to interpreting results from controlled trials and observational studies, reflecting the evolving demands of modern veterinary science.

Why Attend:
Move beyond binary “significant vs not significant” thinking
Improve interpretation of p-values and confidence intervals
Understand how prior evidence influences conclusions
Learn how to assess bias in studies
Strengthen the quality and defensibility of research outputs

Program Highlights:
Introduction and workshop context
How chance affects results
Interpreting p-values and confidence intervals
Prior probability and evidence strength
Frameworks for assessing bias
Practical application of concepts

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Pre Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Sponsor

Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop

Changing Paradigms in Small Animal Medicine and Oncology

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing:
$495 ANZCVS Members
$545 Non-Members
$280 Residents

Overview:
This pre-conference workshop highlights emerging diagnostics and treatments that are redefining small animal oncology. Designed for advanced general practitioners, residents and specialists, the program focuses on practical, practice-changing insights from leading experts.

Who Should Attend:
Advanced general practitioners
Residents
Specialists in Veterinary Oncology, Small Animal & Feline Medicine, and Pathology

Program Focus:
Emerging diagnostics in veterinary oncology
Genomics and mutation-based diagnostics
Immunotherapy advancements
Radiation therapy developments
Advanced diagnostic techniques

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Oncology Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Sponsor

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop

Manual Therapy Techniques for Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Tallebudgera Community Centre

Pricing:
$750 Members
$850 Non-Members

Participant requirement: This workshop is only open to delegates that are veterinarians, physiotherapists who have training in canine rehabilitation and veterinary nurses who have training in canine rehabilitation who are working with a trained vet or physiotherapists.

Overview:
This practical, hands-on workshop focuses on advanced manual therapy techniques for canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. Designed for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and physiotherapists with prior training in canine rehabilitation, the course emphasises both theory and application, with live demonstration dogs on site.

What’s Included:
Transport to and from the venue
All food and beverages
Access to demonstration dogs

Who Should Attend:
Veterinarians
Veterinary nurses
Physiotherapists with training in canine rehabilitation

Program Focus:
Advanced joint mobilisation techniques
Spinal and extremity assessment and treatment
Biomechanics and joint kinematics
Indications and contraindications for treatment
Special tests and advanced assessment techniques
Hands-on practical application

Yes, I would like to attend the Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Pre-Conference Workshop and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Sponsor

Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Pricing: $750.00

Overview:
This full-day pre-conference workshop, led by internationally renowned surgeon Dr Bryden Stanley, delivers a candid, experience-driven exploration of small animal soft tissue surgery. Drawing on decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, this session focuses on real-world challenges, surgical complications, and the lessons that only come with time in the field. Blending technical depth with practical insights and engaging storytelling, this workshop is designed to elevate clinical decision-making, improve surgical outcomes, and strengthen confidence when things don’t go to plan.

Speaker:
Dr Bryden J. Stanley
BVMS MVetSc MANZCVS DACVS

Why Attend:
This workshop is specifically designed for specialists, surgical residents, and advanced practitioners looking to refine their expertise in small animal soft tissue surgery.

Attend to gain practical, experience-based insights that go beyond textbooks—learning not just how to perform procedures, but how to navigate complications, improve outcomes, and make better decisions under pressure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Enhance understanding of upper airway anatomy and complex airway conditions
Learn advanced and salvage surgical techniques for challenging cases
Improve management of complex wounds and surgical complications
Develop stronger decision-making frameworks for reconstruction and closure
Gain practical strategies to minimise complications and optimise outcomes
Build confidence in handling surgical mistakes and learning from them
Understand the role of surgical safety systems and checklists in practice

Yes, I would like to attend the Small Animal Surgery Pre Conference Workshop ‘What could go wrong? Quite a lot—and that’s exactly the point’ and would like to register for this as a Complimentary Sponsor

Veterinary Dentistry Pre-Conference Workshop

Contemporary Endodontics: Evidence, Technique & Materials

Date: Thursday 23 July 2026
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Location: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Pricing:
$650 Members
$700 Non-Members

Overview:
This full-day masterclass bridges human and veterinary endodontic evidence to deliver practical, clinically grounded learning across every stage of root canal therapy. Participants will explore contemporary access cavity design, canal preparation philosophy, NiTi instrumentation, advanced obturation materials including BC Sealer and MTA, and approaches to assessing long-term treatment success and retreatment decisions. The workshop focuses on current evidence, instrumentation advances, and challenging clinical scenarios including large open apices and complex anatomy. This workshop is suitable for all members in veterinary dentistry and does not permit student attendance.

Speaker:
Dr William Ha BDSc GCRC PhD DClinDent(Endo) FPFA MRACDS(Endo)

Why Attend:
Learn how human and veterinary evidence can inform endodontic practice
Refine access cavity design techniques for different clinical situations
Understand contemporary canal preparation and irrigation strategies
Compare modern NiTi instrumentation systems and preparation philosophies
Gain confidence using BC Sealer and MTA in complex cases
Improve decision-making around treatment success, retreatment and failure assessment

Key Learning Outcomes:
Applying evidence from both human and veterinary endodontics
Optimising canal preparation and instrumentation approaches
Selecting appropriate obturation materials and techniques
Managing complex anatomy and open apex cases
Evaluating treatment outcomes and periapical healing
Assessing retreatment options and treatment failures

Program Highlights:
Introduction and the human–veterinary evidence interface
Access cavity design approaches
Ideal canal preparation size, taper and irrigation strategies
NiTi file systems and instrumentation advances
BC Sealer and MTA: properties, techniques and evidence
Defining success in endodontics
Assessment of retreatment and failure case

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28th Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Vet Science Week 2026 Managed by Arinex Pty Ltd
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