On Thursday, 6 and Friday, 7 November 2025, more than 900 veterinary professionals will converge at the Royal Armouries Museum for the 22nd annual Vets Now ECC Congress; a fixture in the calendar for anyone passionate about advancing emergency care for animals.
This year’s event is set to offer an expanded 77 hours of CPD, with seven learning streams spanning everything from hands-on clinical workshops to practical sessions on teamwork and resilience. The 2025 agenda is shaped by feedback from previous delegates and the latest developments in ECC, ensuring content is both relevant and forward-thinking.
A brand new “Back to the Future” stream will spotlight emerging research and innovations, giving delegates a front-row seat to the future of clinical practice.
Global expertise, real-world impact
The Congress will welcome over 35 speakers from across the globe, including Elle Haskey (Royal Veterinary College), Helen Philip (UC Davis, California), and Matt Rendle (RVN experienced in unusual and exotic species). The programme has been curated by a team of leading ECC experts: Racheal Marshall (Vets Now), Simon Hagley (Vets Now Referrals, Manchester), Helen Rooney (IVC Evidensia), and Dan Lewis (IVC Evidensia national ECC lead).
Kicking off the programme will be keynote speaker Dan O’Neill, a wildlife presenter and senior biologist who spends his time on field research expeditions across remote regions of the world, notably with jaguars, tigers and snow leopards.
Simon Hagley of Vets Now comments: “This year’s Congress is all about practical learning and real-world impact. We’re bringing back popular sessions like ‘Controversies’ and ‘Joined Up Thinking’, but also introducing new content on antimicrobial stewardship, consensus panels, and the latest medical breakthroughs. Whether you’re just starting out or already a specialist, you’ll find something to challenge and inspire you.”
Helen Philip from UC Davis in California will be running sessions covering everything from pulmonary physiology to nephrology and advanced therapies. Helen explains what one thing she hopes delegates take away from her sessions: “That critical care doesn’t have to feel overwhelming if you understand the “why” behind your choices. Whether it’s managing a tricky ventilator case, deciding when to intervene with fluids, or considering extracorporeal support, physiology will guide you. If delegates leave with renewed confidence in that foundation, I’ll be delighted.”
Beyond the lecture hall
Congress 2025 isn’t just about lectures. The Thursday night Gala Dinner returns with a brand-new “Under the Sea” theme and delegates can unwind with VetYogi sessions, mindfulness activities, and a morning running club. Woodley Equipment is back as headline sponsor.
The event is open to vets, vet nurses, students, graduates, and – for the first time – animal care assistants and veterinary care assistants at student rates. Tickets start at £60+VAT for exhibition-only access, with full two-day passes at £575+VAT. Gala Dinner tickets are sold separately.
Bookings are still available here. Delegates will also benefit from access to full session recordings, allowing them to revisit content at their convenience.
