Tickets have gone on sale for Vets Now's annual Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Congress, taking place on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November 2025 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.

The 2025 programme features 35 speakers from across the globe, delivering content across seven learning streams tailored to all levels of ECC experience—from new graduates to advanced practitioners.

Among the speakers this year are Elle Haskey, ECC specialist and RVN at the Royal Veterinary College, Helen Philp a Critical Care specialist at UC Davis in California, and Matt Rendle an RVN with experience in nursing care for many species from ants to elephants.

 Simon Hagley, ECC Specialist and Clinical Director at Vets Now Manchester, who co-led the programme design with Racheal Marshall, RVN and Head of Clinic Nursing Standards, said: “We’ve built this year’s programme around delegate feedback, bringing back favourites like our ‘Controversies’ and ‘Joined Up Thinking’ sessions, while introducing new content that reflects the evolving landscape of ECC such as antimicrobial theory and practice,
discussion panels on important consensus statements, and a stream looking at cutting edge medical developments and treatment modalities.

"Whether you’re just starting out or working at an advanced level, there’s something here for you.”

Racheal added: “Our goal is to create a dynamic, interactive learning environment. From practical workshops to non-clinical sessions on wellbeing and communication, we’re equipping delegates with the tools they need to thrive in high-pressure ECC settings.”

ECC Congress 2025 is open to all veterinary professionals, including vets, vet nurses, students, and graduates.

Animal Care Assistants and Veterinary Care Assistants can attend for the same rate as students.

Tickets range from £60+VAT for exhibition-only access to £575+VAT for full two-day attendance.

Gala Dinner tickets are sold separately.

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