plenary sessions

This years' plenary sessions focus on the 100th anniversary of the NZVA, reflecting on the past, discussing the present and looking forward to the future.  There will be various speakers giving short presentations with plenty of time for questions and answers.

A snapshot of the profession - reflections on their lives as veterinarians | 9am, Wed 28 June

Speakers: Ella Poole-Crowe, Rachael Fouhy, Joe Mayhew, Kate Hill (Chair) 

Veterinarians at different points in their careers share their stories in this panel discussion.

Current issues exercising the profession | 8am, Thu 29 June

Speakers: Jackie Benschop, Mark Bryan, Matt Stone, John Hellstrom, Mary van Andel (Chair)

This session explores four big issues affecting the profession today: One Health, anti-microbial resistance, animal welfare and influencing policy making in New Zealand.

The changing landscape of veterinary education in New Zealand | 8am, Fri 30 June

Speakers: Jon Huxley, Grant Guilford, Mike Davidson, Lindsay Burton, Chris Kelly (Chair)

Educators and regulators look at veterinary education from what it was, to where it is going.