SPVS is a not-for-profit organisation for everyone within the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of advice, guidance, and support for its members. Their 2026 Congress is taking place at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole from 26 to 27 February 2026 and has been developed for all members of the practice team to help ensure practices are happy, sustainable, profitable, and productive places to work.
SPVS Congress theme for 2026 is “adapt, evolve, succeed” – by embracing growth and change in uncertain times together, we can succeed both professionally and personally. The programme has been developed to tackle head-on the matters highest on your priority list – providing insights, support and solutions in this rapidly changing veterinary landscape.
The full event ticket price includes a two-course hot buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day on Thursday and Friday. Bring your team for even better bundle deals!
What can you expect?
The programme offers concurrent streams of non-clinical lectures, panel sessions and workshops enabling you to progress as a veterinary leader. Sessions will provide you with a mixture of in-practice case studies and practical steps you can start to implement as soon as you get home. The “mix and match” programme will include the following highlights, with fantastic speakers from within the veterinary profession and beyond:
- A two-day non-clinical programme addressing the issues that matter most to you – from effective financial management to client care, leadership skills to embracing technology, and practice management to team dynamics
- Opening speaker Richard Gerver, educator, author, and one of the world’s leading speakers on change and human leadership
- A full “Grow your Business” day dedicated to those considering starting up or expanding their business
- The return of the popular “Business Club Live” speed-networking sessions
- New for 2026: Supplier demos showcasing innovative products and services in action
- New for 2026: A full stream on evolving your clinical work to improve your business outcomes
- A focussed exhibition with complimentary refreshments and 2-course hot lunch
- A fun-packed social programme so you can enjoy your time away from practice
- Convenient, central location easily accessible from all parts of the UK
Click here for full the full programme.
Exhibition
Joining the event in the exhibition hall will be a wide variety of suppliers offering invaluable advice and support including:
- H&S and employment law advice
- Marketing and client communications
- PMS providers
- Financial services and insurance providers
- IT services
- Recruitment services
- Training
- Pharmaceutical products
Social programme, team bonding and networking
It’s not just lectures that SPVS Congress offers, their fun packed social programme includes a Wednesday evening networking event, Thursday afternoon Happy Hour with a free drinks token and Thursday night President’s Party including a sparkling reception, three-course meal and one of the UK’s best party bands. Catch up with old friends, make new and put the world to rights – attendees will include veterinary professionals from a wide range of practice types and roles. In addition to these events, simply taking time out of practice to relax and communicate as a team can be priceless. Spending quality time with colleagues in a relaxed environment – time you may never seem to have when in practice – allows you to return to practice reinvigorated and ready to thrive.
Pricing
In today’s uncertain economic climate, we all know budgets are tight and every penny spent has to be carefully considered. In addition, in today’s time-poor veterinary practices, where staff are over stretched and every minute is accounted for, taking time out can seem a luxury you cannot afford. However, with the fantastic deals on offer, the SPVS Congress offers real value for money, and ensures that taking time out of practice will make a real difference to you all.
Click here for full details and to register.
