Brisbane Vet, Vet Nurse & Vet Tech Conference 2026
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Brisbane Vet, Nurse and Vet Tech Conference
Sunday 4 October 2026 | Voco Brisbane Central
Join the Queensland Veterinary Specialists team for a full day of practical, specialist-led CPD, built for veterinarians, nurses and vet techs across South East Queensland.
Expect real-world clinical content, direct access to the QVS specialist team, and plenty of time to connect with peers across the profession.
A day of extensive CPD, GP-relevant content and good company.
Topics for Veterinarians Include:
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Ocular Trauma
Itchy Skin Management
Cryptorchidism
Surgical Closure Techniques
Practical Anaesthesia
Trauma Management
Topics for Nurses & Technicians Include:
Interactive Anaesthesia Training for Nurses
Anaesthesia Pharmacology
Managing Shock and Perfusion
Nutrition
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Registration is free | RSVP by Saturday 26 September | CPD Points Applicable
Prizes awarded to the clinic with the most staff attendance!
Explore our comprehensive program below!
Nurse & Tech Stream:
Vet Stream 1: Surgery & Consultants

Vet Stream 2: Medicine & ECC

Lineup

Dr Olivia Zadnik
What’s the Scoop on Poop: Updates in Canine Chronic Enteropathy

Dr Alexander Saver
Snot So Simple: Diagnostic Approach to Nasal Disease in General vs Specialty Practice

Dr Vicki Liddle
Eye vs World: A Practical Guide to Ocular Trauma

Dr Daniel Poletto
Keeping it Together: Skin Closure Techniques

Dr Ryan Swepson
Back on Track: Decision Making in Management of Patellar Luxation

Dr John Hutt
Managing Pruritus: Where Are Now, and How Do We Choose?

Brooklen Williamson
PERFUSION CONFUSION: Understanding Shock

Rebecca Brangwynne-Smith RVT
AT THE RECEPTOR: Understanding How Anaesthetic Drugs Work

Annie Smith RVT
MASTERING PAIN: Physiology for Nurses and Technicians

Hilke Graz RVT
Here Today, Home Today: The ABCDs of Day Stay Procedures

Flora Foxx RVN
Big Ouch: Principles of Initial Wound Management

Jasmyn Gaddes
The Two-Legged Patient: Defusing Difficult Conversations

Ellie Bissaker
The Art of Knocking Out Nuggets: Paediatric Anaesthesia

Lucie Klijn RVN
BOWL GOALS: Why a Complete and Balanced Diet is So Important
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