Education Hub
EXCEL LONDON | 20-21 NOVEMBER 2025
Visit us at stand R23
Pre-register to reserve your space – Walk in spots are available on stand on a first come first serve basis for each session. Please arrive at stand R23 ten minutes before you registered sessions commence.
| Thursday 20th Nov Theory | ||
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Thurs 08:15 – 08:45 Jenny Walton – How to simplify dog and cat whole blood donation and transfusions in practice  Jenny Walton Jenny Qualified in 1998, and since then has worked in mixed practice, ECC, blood banking. research and now has returned to GP alongside running a small business (passion project) utilising apheresis. Community based GP is where she feels most at home. Bringing blood banking to life within practice is what she really enjoys, providing practical insight and solutions from 25 years of hands on experience.
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Thurs 09:00 – 09:45 Anaesthesia Q&A with Lou the Vet Nurse and Dr Freddie Corletto  Lou Northway Lou qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2009 and has since gained experience in a range of first opinion practices as well as a referral hospital. She holds certificates in anaesthesia and emergency and critical care (ECC) nursing & is a recipient of the 2019 RCVS Inspiration Award. Currently she is the Clinical Nurse Lead at a busy primary care practice in Buckinghamshire. In addition to her practice role, she works for RCVS Knowledge as QI Lead RVN educating veterinary professionals about QI & how they can use it to improve the care they deliver to their patients, together.
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Thurs 10:00 – 10:30 Gina Parkes – A whistle stop tour of feeding tubes  Gina Parkes DipAVN (S.A.), PgDip(Vet Ed), FHEA, RVN Gina qualified as a veterinary nurse in Northern Ireland in 2008 and then gained her Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in small animals, before joining the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in 2011 as the Senior Medicine Nurse. Gina won the BSAVA nurse abstract award in 2015 for complications associated with intravenous catheter placement, before becoming the Head Medicine Nurse at the hospital in 2016. In 2019 Gina gained a PgCert in Veterinary Education and in July completed her post graduate diploma. She joined the RVC VN school as a educator in medical nursing and currently teaches the CertAVN in Medical nursing as a teaching fellow. Gina currently leads a team of 24 medicine nurses and has a special interest in endocrine nursing and infectious disease cases.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 10:45 – 11:30 Anaesthesia Q&A with Lou the Vet Nurse and Dr Freddie Corletto Lou Northway Lou qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2009 and has since gained experience in a range of first opinion practices as well as a referral hospital. She holds certificates in anaesthesia and emergency and critical care (ECC) nursing & is a recipient of the 2019 RCVS Inspiration Award. Currently she is the Clinical Nurse Lead at a busy primary care practice in Buckinghamshire. In addition to her practice role, she works for RCVS Knowledge as QI Lead RVN educating veterinary professionals about QI & how they can use it to improve the care they deliver to their patients, together.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 11:45 – 12:15 Elle Haskey – Tracheostomy tubes made simple  Elle Haskey BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1 Elle graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with a BSc honours degree as a RVN. She moved to the Midlands where and worked in a mixed practice for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse. She spent 3.5 years back at Bristol and gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 she moved to London and joined the Royal Veterinary College Emergency and Critical Care team and worked as both Senior and Head ECC Nurse. In 2019 she completed a PGCert in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. In 2020 she stepped down as head nurse and back into the team to regain a focus on clinical work and mentoring the students on clinical rotations. In 2023 she joined the anaesthesia team to develop a new knowledge and skill set. She has lectured internationally, written numerous articles and also contributed to book chapters. She is on the editorial committee for The Veterinary Nurse in addition to volunteering for EVECCS.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 12:30 – 13:00 Rob White – Driving innovation: The benefits of using surgical energy in everyday general practice  Dr Rob White BSc BVetMed DSc CertVA DSAS (Soft Tissue) DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS Rob is Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham. Rob has spent his career practicing and teaching in the field of small animal soft tissue surgery, having worked in academia, private practice and industry. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and holds the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue). Rob is passionate about teaching the art and science of core surgical skills to the veterinary general practitioner.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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| Thursday 20th Nov Workshops | ||
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Thurs 13:00 – 13:30 Gina Parkes – No tube like an N.O tube: placement and securing Gina Parkes DipAVN (S.A.), PgDip(Vet Ed), FHEA, RVN Gina qualified as a veterinary nurse in Northern Ireland in 2008 and then gained her Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in small animals, before joining the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in 2011 as the Senior Medicine Nurse. Gina won the BSAVA nurse abstract award in 2015 for complications associated with intravenous catheter placement, before becoming the Head Medicine Nurse at the hospital in 2016. In 2019 Gina gained a PgCert in Veterinary Education and in July completed her post graduate diploma. She joined the RVC VN school as a educator in medical nursing and currently teaches the CertAVN in Medical nursing as a teaching fellow. Gina currently leads a team of 24 medicine nurses and has a special interest in endocrine nursing and infectious disease cases.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 14:30 – 15:15 Colin Driver – Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery with ELAN 4 & ENNOVATE  Colin Driver Colin is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, London. He has accepted referrals in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery for the last 16 years. He is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology and a fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by meritorious contribution to clinical practice. He is based at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Alton, Hampshire, and is a visiting senior lecturer at the University of Surrey, Guildford. His main clinical interests are the management of back pain in dogs, minimally invasive surgery for IVDD, management of wobbler and lumbosacral syndromes, and the management of spinal malformations.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 15:30 – 16:15 Lisa Angell – let’s place that line – Central lines and Long stay catheter’s  Lisa Angell VTS(Anaesthesia/Analgesia) PgCert(VetEd) FHEA RVN Lisa joined the Royal Veterinary College's, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals as a dedicated anaesthesia nurse in February 2010. Previous to this, Lisa spent 7 years in a busy primary care practice. In 2013, Lisa was promoted to Head Anaesthesia Nurse and now leads a team of anaesthesia nurses and patient care assistants. In 2012 Lisa became board certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and in 2020 Lisa studied for, and graduated with a Post Graduate certificate in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. Lisa has lectured on many anaesthesia topics both nationally and internationally, as well as authoring articles and has recently contributed two chapters in an anaesthesia nursing text book. Lisa has a keen interest in pain management and is passionate about promoting and inspiring nurses to learn new skills and start performing local anaesthetic techniques.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 16:30 – 17:15 Nicola Read – Safer handling of hazardous drugs using CSTD’s  Nicola Read MSc VN, PgCert VN Onc., PgCert Vet Ed., Dip AVN, RVN Nicola Read is a dedicated Oncology Veterinary Nurse with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Nicola’s career has been driven by a deep commitment to supporting patients and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives and so her work encompasses not only clinical practice, but also research and education. Nicola specialises in chemotherapy administration, occupational safety, patient symptom management, and client emotional support. She holds a Masters Degree in Veterinary Nursing and has pursued additional certifications in oncology nursing, staying current with the latest advances in cancer care. Nicola works at The Royal Veterinary College, the largest veterinary teaching hospital in Europe, where she collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised treatment plans as well as help train the veterinarians and the veterinary nurses of the future. Beyond the clinical setting, Nicola is also an advocate for nurse education, helping colleagues gain a deeper understanding of cancer treatment options and how to administer treatments safely through a variety of learning platforms. Her dedication, empathy, and clinical expertise have led to professional collaborations with colleagues across Europe, allowing her to extend her knowledge and share insites with others who also value this rewarding part of veterinary medicine. Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Thurs 17:20 – 17:45 Elle Haskey – Practical use of Veterinary CGM in diabetic care Elle Haskey BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1 Elle graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with a BSc honours degree as a RVN. She moved to the Midlands where and worked in a mixed practice for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse. She spent 3.5 years back at Bristol and gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 she moved to London and joined the Royal Veterinary College Emergency and Critical Care team and worked as both Senior and Head ECC Nurse. In 2019 she completed a PGCert in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. In 2020 she stepped down as head nurse and back into the team to regain a focus on clinical work and mentoring the students on clinical rotations. In 2023 she joined the anaesthesia team to develop a new knowledge and skill set. She has lectured internationally, written numerous articles and also contributed to book chapters. She is on the editorial committee for The Veterinary Nurse in addition to volunteering for EVECCS.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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| Friday 21st Nov Workshops | ||
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Fri 09:00 – 09:45 Colin Driver – Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery with ELAN 4 & ENNOVATE Colin Driver MSc VN, PgCert VN Onc., PgCert Vet Ed., Dip AVN, RVN Colin is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College, London. He has accepted referrals in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery for the last 16 years. He is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology and a fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by meritorious contribution to clinical practice. He is based at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Alton, Hampshire, and is a visiting senior lecturer at the University of Surrey, Guildford. His main clinical interests are the management of back pain in dogs, minimally invasive surgery for IVDD, management of wobbler and lumbosacral syndromes, and the management of spinal malformations.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 10:00 – 10:45 Gina Parkes – Practical: O-tube Overview: placement and securing Gina Parkes DipAVN (S.A.), PgDip(Vet Ed), FHEA, RVN Gina qualified as a veterinary nurse in Northern Ireland in 2008 and then gained her Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing in small animals, before joining the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in 2011 as the Senior Medicine Nurse. Gina won the BSAVA nurse abstract award in 2015 for complications associated with intravenous catheter placement, before becoming the Head Medicine Nurse at the hospital in 2016. In 2019 Gina gained a PgCert in Veterinary Education and in July completed her post graduate diploma. She joined the RVC VN school as a educator in medical nursing and currently teaches the CertAVN in Medical nursing as a teaching fellow. Gina currently leads a team of 24 medicine nurses and has a special interest in endocrine nursing and infectious disease cases.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 11:00 – 11:45 Nicola Read – Safer handling of hazardous drugs using CSTD’s Nicola Read MSc VN, PgCert VN Onc., PgCert Vet Ed., Dip AVN, RVN Nicola Read is a dedicated Oncology Veterinary Nurse with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Nicola’s career has been driven by a deep commitment to supporting patients and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives and so her work encompasses not only clinical practice, but also research and education. Nicola specialises in chemotherapy administration, occupational safety, patient symptom management, and client emotional support. She holds a Masters Degree in Veterinary Nursing and has pursued additional certifications in oncology nursing, staying current with the latest advances in cancer care. Nicola works at The Royal Veterinary College, the largest veterinary teaching hospital in Europe, where she collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised treatment plans as well as help train the veterinarians and the veterinary nurses of the future. Beyond the clinical setting, Nicola is also an advocate for nurse education, helping colleagues gain a deeper understanding of cancer treatment options and how to administer treatments safely through a variety of learning platforms. Her dedication, empathy, and clinical expertise have led to professional collaborations with colleagues across Europe, allowing her to extend her knowledge and share insites with others who also value this rewarding part of veterinary medicine. Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 12:00 – 12:45 Lisa Angell – CRI’s – How to calculate and administer in your clinic! Lisa Angell VTS(Anaesthesia/Analgesia) PgCert(VetEd) FHEA RVN Lisa joined the Royal Veterinary College's, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals as a dedicated anaesthesia nurse in February 2010. Previous to this, Lisa spent 7 years in a busy primary care practice. In 2013, Lisa was promoted to Head Anaesthesia Nurse and now leads a team of anaesthesia nurses and patient care assistants. In 2012 Lisa became board certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and in 2020 Lisa studied for, and graduated with a Post Graduate certificate in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. Lisa has lectured on many anaesthesia topics both nationally and internationally, as well as authoring articles and has recently contributed two chapters in an anaesthesia nursing text book. Lisa has a keen interest in pain management and is passionate about promoting and inspiring nurses to learn new skills and start performing local anaesthetic techniques.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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| Friday 21st Nov Lectures | ||
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Fri 13:15 – 13:45 Elle Haskey – Urinary catheter tips and tricks Elle Haskey BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1 Elle graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with a BSc honours degree as a RVN. She moved to the Midlands where and worked in a mixed practice for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse. She spent 3.5 years back at Bristol and gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 she moved to London and joined the Royal Veterinary College Emergency and Critical Care team and worked as both Senior and Head ECC Nurse. In 2019 she completed a PGCert in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. In 2020 she stepped down as head nurse and back into the team to regain a focus on clinical work and mentoring the students on clinical rotations. In 2023 she joined the anaesthesia team to develop a new knowledge and skill set. She has lectured internationally, written numerous articles and also contributed to book chapters. She is on the editorial committee for The Veterinary Nurse in addition to volunteering for EVECCS.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 14:00 – 14:30 Rob White – Driving innovation: The benefits of using surgical energy in everyday general practice Dr Rob White BSc BVetMed DSc CertVA DSAS (Soft Tissue) DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS Rob is Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham. Rob has spent his career practicing and teaching in the field of small animal soft tissue surgery, having worked in academia, private practice and industry. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and holds the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Soft Tissue). Rob is passionate about teaching the art and science of core surgical skills to the veterinary general practitioner.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 14:45 – 15:15 Elle Haskey – A Quick Guide to Chest Drains Elle Haskey BSc(hons) PGCertVetEd FHEA RVN VTS(ECC) VPAC A1 Elle graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with a BSc honours degree as a RVN. She moved to the Midlands where and worked in a mixed practice for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as Senior ICU nurse. She spent 3.5 years back at Bristol and gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012. In 2013 she moved to London and joined the Royal Veterinary College Emergency and Critical Care team and worked as both Senior and Head ECC Nurse. In 2019 she completed a PGCert in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. In 2020 she stepped down as head nurse and back into the team to regain a focus on clinical work and mentoring the students on clinical rotations. In 2023 she joined the anaesthesia team to develop a new knowledge and skill set. She has lectured internationally, written numerous articles and also contributed to book chapters. She is on the editorial committee for The Veterinary Nurse in addition to volunteering for EVECCS.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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Fri 15:30 – 16:15 Anaesthesia Q&A with Lou the Vet Nurse and Dr Freddie Corletto Lou Northway Lou qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2009 and has since gained experience in a range of first opinion practices as well as a referral hospital. She holds certificates in anaesthesia and emergency and critical care (ECC) nursing & is a recipient of the 2019 RCVS Inspiration Award. Currently she is the Clinical Nurse Lead at a busy primary care practice in Buckinghamshire. In addition to her practice role, she works for RCVS Knowledge as QI Lead RVN educating veterinary professionals about QI & how they can use it to improve the care they deliver to their patients, together.
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Fri 16:30 – 17:00 Lisa Angell – Foundations of Fluid Therapy: Balancing Volume, Electrolytes, and Perfusion Lisa Angell Lisa joined the Royal Veterinary College's, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals as a dedicated anaesthesia nurse in February 2010. Previous to this, Lisa spent 7 years in a busy primary care practice. In 2013, Lisa was promoted to Head Anaesthesia Nurse and now leads a team of anaesthesia nurses and patient care assistants. In 2012 Lisa became board certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and in 2020 Lisa studied for, and graduated with a Post Graduate certificate in Veterinary Education and became a member of the FHEA. Lisa has lectured on many anaesthesia topics both nationally and internationally, as well as authoring articles and has recently contributed two chapters in an anaesthesia nursing text book. Lisa has a keen interest in pain management and is passionate about promoting and inspiring nurses to learn new skills and start performing local anaesthetic techniques.
Limited walk in registrations are available on a first come first serve basis during LVS |
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