Highlights of IVC Evidensia at London Vet Show 2025

Last week, IVC Evidensia returned to London Vet Show to connect with delegates at their stand and hosted a range of CPD sessions in their dedicated lecture theatre.

As Europe’s largest veterinary exhibition, London Vet Show is a lively affair, giving delegates the opportunity to engage with peers, explore new innovations and products, and grow their network. This year welcomed nearly 5,000 attendees who had the opportunity to meet over 400 exhibitors and receive up to 17 hours of CPD in clinical and current topics. 

Connecting and networking at London Vet Show 2025

Throughout the two days, the IVC Evidensia stand provided a welcoming space for attendees to chat with the talent team, welfare team, and representatives from farm, equine and referrals. Their dedicated barista also kept delegates fuelled with free hot drinks, offering a relaxed setting to catch up with peers and meet speakers between sessions

Non-accidental injury helpline

This year, IVC Evidensia offered keyrings featuring their updated non-accidental injury (NAI) QR code for access to expert welfare support. This helpline is open to the whole veterinary community and provides guidance for those in practice who have encountered a suspected or known case of NAI. 

Learning and knowledge sharing in the IVC Evidensia theatre and beyond 

Located next to the stand was the IVC Evidensia theatre, where 14 speakers delivered 9 hours of CPD across the two days. The sessions were well received, with some of the talks reaching full capacity. You can see the full list of their speakers and their talks here. 

Day one focused on the evolving world of veterinary care, covering topics from diversity in the sector to our quality improvement aims with Care Frameworks. In addition to colleagues, the group welcomed Laura Gelder-Robertson, CEO of Vet Sustain to speak alongside Sarah Heath, Director of Sustainability & ESG, in an interactive session on sustainability in practice.

Also speaking on day one was Dr Janey Lowes, CEO of WECare Worldwide, IVC Evidensia's new charity partner, who shared her journey to building a brighter future for the street dog population in Sri Lanka. 

Day two had a case-based referrals focus on topics such as pyrexia and joint conditions, helping clinicians gain confidence in primary care and emergency decision-making. 

A huge well done to all the colleagues who helped deliver sessions in other theatres and on the exhibition floor: 

• Gudrun Ravetz, Group Chief Medical Officer, on the CMA Investigation in the BVA Congress theatre 
• Paul Horwood, Country Head of Farm, on contract negotiation in the BVA Career Development theatre and AI on farms in the BVA Congress theatre 
• Cat Curtis, Head of Sustainability, co-led a session titled 'How we can protect the environment whilst providing good clinical care' in the BVA Congress theatre 
• Dan Lewis, National ECC Lead and Lara Brunori from Vets Now Referral Hospital Glasgow, on ‘The Art of Delivering Good Feedback’ in the BVA Career Development theatre 
• Tom Towey, ECC Clinician at Vets Now Manchester, led two wet lab sessions on Critical Thinking and Thoracic Imaging 
• Hannah West, Clinical Director and Sian Smith, Head Veterinary Nurse from Maltman Cosham Vets, discussed how to spot cancer in dogs in the exhibition
• Elsa Penel, Resident from Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis, explored kidney to aorta ratios in french bulldogs

Focus on Sustainability 

New for 2025, IVC Evidensia also collaborated with MSD and Vet Sustain on an immersive 3D installation showcasing the Sustainable Practice of the Future. Delegates could walk through different areas of the model practice and discover 50 sustainable actions to embed in their workplace, helping spark conversation and inspire meaningful change in the profession. 

Recognising outstanding veterinary talent 

The show also recognised a range of talent in the veterinary field, which included unique achievements from across IVC Evidensia's UK network.

London Vet Show 30 under 30

London Vet Show’s 30 under 30 honours a list of young veterinary professionals with significant early career achievements, bringing them together to celebrate their work during a special ceremony. Congratulations to the colleagues who made this year’s 30 under 30 list: 

• Saffron Dholakia, Wood Street Hospital 
• Josh Henley, Taverham Vets 

See the full 30 under 30 list here. 

Petplan Awards 2025

The Petplan Awards was also hosted for the very first time at London Vet Show, on Thursday 20 November. Receiving thousands of nominations annually, these awards highlight the incredible work of the practice teams and individuals who keep patients healthy and clients happy. 

Congratulations to our Claire Phillips who was named Vet of the Year 2025!

A huge well done to the colleagues who were also shortlisted for Practice Manager of the Year: 

• Debbie-Leigh Edwards, Pool House Veterinary Hospital 
• Julie Beacham, Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre 

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported London Vet Show 2025, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!