Zoetis is inviting equine veterinary surgeons to a training day in Newbury on 24th June 2026 designed to strengthen consultation skills, improve client compliance and build professional confidence.

The event, titled "Confident Communication in Equine Veterinary Practice", will run from 10am to 4.30pm at the Orida Hotel, Oxford Road, Newbury, RG20 8XY.

The programme is split into two sessions, with the morning covering "Pursuing Compliance With Your Recommendation" and the afternoon focusing on "The Psychology of Confidence".

Morning topics include: "The four outcomes of successful visits/consultations", "Articulating clinical strategies succinctly", "Discussing the 'pros, cons and costs' of options succinctly" and "Helping clients understand options and reach an informed decision".

Delegates will also hear from Dr Wendy Talbot, National Equine Veterinary Manager at Zoetis, who will present findings from the Equine Herpes Virus Horse Owner Survey Results 2025.

In the afternoon, the session will cover: "Definitions of confidence", "Understanding the link between self-doubt and confidence", "The difference between doubt and self-doubt", "Mindsets that enable or undermine confidence" and "The surprising impact of language on facilitating/undermining confidence".

https://cloud.mc.zoetis.com/UKEquineConfidentCommunication2026