Be Inspired - British Veterinary Nursing Association

Be inspired . . . .BSAVA-NI, SPVS & BVNA-NI Conference23rd - 25th May 2008Ophthalmology, DermatologyHappiness and Work-Life Balance,and Alternative TherapiesFor further information, please contact:VetNI (Congress Co-ordinator)Ground Floor Office4 Cromac Place, Belfast, BT7 2JBTel: 00 44 (0) 28 9023 5009E-mail: info@vetni.co.ukThe Society of Practising Veterinary SurgeonsThe Governor’s HouseCape Road, Warwick, CV34 5DLTel: 00 44 (0) 1926 410 454E-mail: office@spvs.org.uk

Welcome to CongressDear Colleagues,We are delighted to welcome you all to the joint BSAVA (NI), SPVS andBVNA Congress 2008 taking place once again at the superb Slieve DonardResort and Spa, one of Northern Ireland’s most popular and luxurious hotels,over the May Bank Holiday weekend (May 23rd - 25th, 2008).This year we are pleased to present you with a wide range of scientific andthought-provoking lectures from our three distinguished Congress partners.BSAVA (NI) will present on the topics of ophthalmology and dermatologyand provide updates on new developments and theories. SPVS are pursuingthe theme of “Happiness” and their speakers will reveal how you canovercome the stresses and strains of life as a modern practitioner. Last butnot least, BVNA will deliver a fascinating presentation on alternativetherapies and wellbeing.To accompany the formal programme, we are also staging a fantastic varietyof family activities, ranging from golf at the world famous Royal County Downgolf course and mountain biking down the scenic Mourne Mountains to laserclay pigeon shooting and “rock” climbing at the hotel. So why not make theevent one for all the family to attend? Put on your dancing shoes for Friday’sfun and relaxed Salsa evening – the dance craze that has swept across theworld from Latin America. Our Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening will beanother highlight of the weekend with a delicious menu, magician, and musicby Brazil that is sure to get you onto the dance floor, as well as the presentationof the Northern Ireland Veterinary Nurse of the Year Awards. Sundaymorning includes our Keynote Lecture with Jim Wight, an accomplishedraconteur who will regale us with anecdotes and memories of his father,James Herriot, arguably the world’s favourite vet.This year’s Commercial Exhibition will be the largest and most vibrant yetand will provide an excellent opportunity to explore what’s on offer and topick up some fantastic bargains.Northern Ireland is renowned for its friendliness and hospitality and this longBank Holiday weekend promises to be a highlight of the veterinary calendar.We look forward to seeing you at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa for aninformative and fun Congress 2008 in a stunning setting.SpeakersPip Boydell qualified from the RVC in 1984 and spent two years in the R(D)SVS surgerydepartment and a year in referral practice in London before completing a residency in veterinaryophthalmology at the RVC. In 1990 he co-founded the Animal Medical Centre Referral Services inManchester, the first dedicated small animal referral centre in the UK and the first to have anon-site brain scanner. Pip is a neuro-ophthalmologist with interests including feline herpetic eyedisease, treatment of brain tumours, and abnormalities of the pupil. He has over 200 publishedpapers and abstracts in veterinary and medical journals.Steve Shaw is a labrador owning vet from the Midlands, currently working in the busy dermatologyclinic of the Rutland House Referrals Hospital in St Helens. Prior to this Steve worked at theAnimal Health Trust in Newmarket for 15 years, completing the RCVS Certificate in small animaldermatology in 1992, a PhD investigating the clinical features, heritability and immune responses incanine atopic dermatitis, and graduating to run the dermatology unit and intern programme. Steveis the National Dermatology Advisor for Guide Dogs in the UK.Joe Griffin is a research psychologist with graduate and post-graduate degrees from the LSE. Heis Director of Studies for MindFields College in the UK, and has many years of experience both inpsychotherapeutic practice and in training psychotherapists. He works at the leading edge ofskills-based therapy, research and practice. He is also a co-developer of the human givensapproach to psychology and behaviour. Joe is widely recognised as one of the most informed andentertaining speakers on human behaviour.Des Rice originally worked in veterinary practice, veterinary investigation, nutrition research andthen, for 20 years, as a consultant in nutritional optimisation. During this time he advised many topbusinesses and served on several representative bodies and government committees; this giveshim an in depth knowledge of how both public and private sector organizations operate. On sellinghis business three years ago he became a qualified Executive and Life Coach. He now coachesindividuals, executives and teams to take control of events in their life and work to improveeffectiveness, efficiency and quality of life.Siobhan Menzies qualified from the R(D)SVS in 1990,and has worked in mixed and small animalpractice. In 2002 she established 'Holisticpet' to focus on the complementary therapies,homeopathy and acupuncture. She is the first Irish vet to complete the certificate course in CanineRehabilitation with the University of Tennessee. She is a member of the British Association ofHomeopathic Veterinary Surgeons and a council member of the Association of British VeterinaryAcupuncturists with a special interest in chronic pain management in animals.Anne O’Reilly graduated from University College, Dublin in 1984 and has worked mainly with smallanimals in a mixed practice in Armagh. Her long-standing interest in homeopathy led to her being thefirst vet in Northern Ireland to complete the qualification of MF HOM from the Faculty of Homeopathy inLondon. She integrates homeopathic treatments and therapies with conventional practice and takesreferrals of chronic unresponsive conventional therapy cases.Mickey Parker was inspired to take up the revolutionary Tellington T Touch technique by a televisionprogramme! She completed three years Companion Animal Training some years ago and now hasmany private clients including a number of dog trainers, and also runs workshops to pass on thetechnique to others.Nuala McKeever started her career behind the cameras at BBC Northern Ireland as a researcher. Itwasn't long before her talents as a natural comedienne and writer were spotted and a career in front ofthe cameras beckoned. Today, in addition to her television and writing commitments, Nuala worksregularly with Des Rice and helps to bring life and humour to challenging topics.Matthew Morgan graduated from University of Melbourne and worked in mixed practice and smallanimal practice before joining the Vets Now Emergency and Critical Care team as senior veterinarysurgeon. He has been actively involved in the Vets Now Advanced Veterinary Training workshops since2006.John HillSPVSPresidentShane MurrayBSAVA NIChairmanEmmaMcGowanBVNA NI RepTracyNichollBVNA NI RepCarolyn Conacher graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria and worked in Small AnimalPractice for 10 years (8 of those in the UK) before joining Merial Animal Health as a Technical Advisorin September 2007.

Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday0900to1030SPVS BSAVA - NI BVNA - NIDay 1 – Mixed ProgrammeSPVS Lectures build steadily on their theme over the weekend and arebest selected en masseGet up to date with the low stateAddressing the mind-body links between excessive stress and illness and the reasons for therapid growth in anxiety-based illness in recent decades – we look at the very latest researchJoe Griffin1030 Coffee Break1100to1230Happiness in the face of adversityEffective techniques to reduce stress, improve sleep, stop panic attacks and treat a wide rangeof anxiety disorders, including phobias and post traumatic stress disorderJoe Griffin1230 Lunch1330to1500Zippy bits about the dippysUnderstand the problem - why depression is on the increase; why twice as many women getdepressed, yet men commit suicide in greater numbers; why some types of counselling andpsychotherapy strategies can make depression worseJoe Griffin1500 Coffee Break1530to16301630to17151715to180019002000to lateEvery cloud has a silver liningThe newly discovered links between emotionalarousal, REM sleep, dreaming and depression; theconnection between anger and depression.Three brief therapy techniques with proveneffectiveness in lifting depressionJoe GriffinCase StudiesWorkshopCase based informal introduction toease you into the ophthalmology anddermatology lecture streamsPip Boydell and Steve ShawOcular InfectionsThe majority of ocular infections in the dog are secondary to other ocular conditions or are related to systemicdisease. The cat has a few primary conditions and some time will be devoted to herpetic ocular problems inparticularPip BoydellSkin InfectionsA practical overview to diagnosing skin conditions and successfully eradicating infections which, when poorlytreated, can create difficulty managing atopic dermatitisSteve ShawWelcome Drinks Reception &Official Launch of Commercial ExhibitionParty Night with Salsa dancingLet your hair down!!!Social ProgrammeGolfTee up and drive off! Golf is central toboth SPVS and BSAVA Congresses, andthis year’s competition at Royal CountyDown should be truly memorableFree timeKids TeaKids ProgrammeExplore the beach; persuade Mum and Dadto take you to the swimming pool; meet upwith old friends and make some new ones!Why not explore the beautifulTollymore Forest Park?Film ClubKids ONLY cinema– no grown-ups allowed!Latest DVDs, popcorn andfriends.Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday SundayTime Stream 1 - SPVS Stream 2 - BSAVA - (NI) Social Programme Stream 3 – Nursing Kids ProgrammeThe PupilFree TimeTriage and First Aid in an Giant InflatableGo on a roller coaster ride into the black hole that is the pupil.EmergencySlideLose yourself in neuro-anatomical charts forgotten since undergraduatedays where no sat-nav devices are available in a maze0900Critical Care - be cool in a crisis - make Big Kids (Mums and Dads)to 0945the correct decisions swiftly to give your allowed too!with no apparent exits. Cut through all of that and discover whatpatients the best possible outcomethe pupil can tell you using no more than a pen torchMatthew MorganPip Boydell0945 to1030SPVS/Dunlops“Ask thePresidents”AnnualQuestion Time1030 Coffee Break1100to 12151215to 13301330 LunchSPVSAGMSkin Disease of Aged DogsOld scabby dogs are often very similar in their presentation to theyounger ones, but the conditions underlying the onset of diseasein the older dog are very different.Acquire the correct aids and tools to get to the diagnosis quicklySteve ShawApproach to ClinicalExamplesClinical cases for discussion - come and test your new-foundknowledge and challenge the speakers to explain their diagnosticand therapeutic decisions!Pip Boydell and Steve ShawKeynote Lecture - Tales from the Dales with Jim WightThe Merial Parasite AcademyA refresher on ectoparasites of dogs andcats - the creepies and crawlies plaguingman’s best friendsCarolyn ConacherAn entertaining trip down memory lane; Jim displays thesame talent for a good story as his father, James HerriotSunday Sunday Sunday Sunday SundaySponsors and Trade ExhibitionWe would like to thank all of our generous sponsors,without whom this Congress couldn’t take place:GalaDinnerSponsorPrincipal SponsorsEnhanced SponsorsStandard Sponsors

Accommodation OptionsWe have reserved a number of rooms at a special conference rate at both the SlieveDonard and the nearby Burrendale. These will be available to delegates on afirst come - first served basis through the SPVS Office. See attached form for full details.-Slieve Donard Resort and SpaOur Congress venue nestles at the foot of the Mourne Mountains - the SlieveDonard Resort and Spa stands in six acres of private grounds and is one ofNorthern Ireland's most popular hotels. Recently re-developed and extended, thissuperbly maintained Victorian hotel is now home to one of Europe’s finest resortSpas and adjoins Royal County Down Golf Course.www.hastingshotels.comBurrendale Hotel & Country ClubAnother spectacular location ten minutes from the Slieve Donard, theBurrendale Hotel is a fine example of the very best in traditional hospitality. Allbedrooms are roomy and beautifully finished, and have all the modern facilities youwould expect in a top class hotel, including a beautiful pool and extensivegymnasium complex.www.burrendale.comAlternatively, if you prefer to make your own arrangements, two smaller family-runhotels offer comfortable but inexpensive alternatives to the conference hotels.Please book either of these directly, or if neither of them fits your requirements,telephone Newcastle Tourist Information Centre ( 00 44 (0) 28 4372 2222)for more options and assistance.Donard HotelThe Donard is run by the Maginn family who take pride in providing a high-qualityservice in a warm friendly atmosphere. The hotel is just a short walk from theSlieve Donard. All bedrooms are en-suite and have recently been refurbished tothe highest standard. Pets welcome.The Donard Hotel, 29 Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Down, BT33 0ADTel: 00 44 (0) 28 4372 2203 Fax: 00 44 (0) 28 4372 3970Avoca HotelThe Avoca Hotel is situated at the opposite end of the promenade to the SlieveDonard, but is close to Newcastle’s outdoor heated seawater swimming pool,tennis courts, bowling, pitch & putt and entertainment arcades.The Avoca Hotel, 93-97 Central Promenade, Newcastle, Co. Down, BT33 0HHTel: 00 44 (0) 28 4372 2253DirectionsConference VenueThe conference will be held at the 5 star Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, County Down.Newcastle lies in the South East of the province, 20 miles south of Belfast on the A24 and 95 milesnorth of Dublin. Situated on the Irish Sea coast, the hotel faces to the Mountains of Mourne withglorious views across Royal County Down Golf Course. It is set in six acres of private groundswhich lead directly to the town centre.By RailNewry Station Operates direct services to Belfast and Dublin; approximately 25 minutes by car.Tel: 00 44 (0) 28 9066 6630By Air & RoadGeorge Best City Airport Situated 3 miles outside of Belfast. Follow signs onto the A2 and travelnorth to join the A55. Travel south west on the A55 and join the A24. At Clough the road changesto the A2; follow this road south towards Newcastle. From here follow detailed map below.Approximately 1 hour by car.Belfast International Airport Situated 19 miles from the centre of Belfast. Follow signs onto theA52 and travel east to join the B101 at Nutts Corner. Travel south towards Lisburn where you takethe A49 southbound to Ballynahinch. At Ballynahinch take the A24 which takes you to Clough. AtClough take the A2 southbound and follow signs to Newcastle. From here follow detailed mapbelow. Approximately 2 hours by car .By FerryBelfast Stenaline Operates an HSS ferry from Stranraer to Belfast; sailing time 1 hour 45 minutesTel: 00 44 (0) 9705 70 70 70 or www.stenaline.co.ukLarne P & O PortOperates a high speed Jetliner service from Cairnryan to Larne; sailing time 55 minutes.Tel: 00 44 (0) 1870 600 4321 or www.poif.co.ukNorfolkline Operates from Liverpool to Belfast, a 9 hour overnight service.Tel: 00 44 (0) 970 600 4321Dublin Port P & O European ferries operates a service from Liverpool to Dublin. Journey timeapproximately 9 hours.Tel: 00 44 (0) 9705 960633Slieve Donard Resort and SpaDownes RoadNewcastleCounty DownBT33 0AHTel: 00 44 (0) 28 4372 1066Fax: 00 44 (0) 28 4372 1166www.hastingshotels.comResidents’ parking available withinthe Resort grounds