VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island

Name: VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island
Start: 2026-08-08T08:15:00+12:00
End: 2026-08-08T17:00:00+12:00
Location: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:15 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+12:00

Location

Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre | Auckland, AU

Te Tihi is a CE event for veterinarians and vet nurses hosted by Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
About this Event

VSA Te Tihi 2026

Date: Sat Aug 08 2026

Time: 08:15am (Registration); 09:15am (Conference starts)

Location: 58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland, 1060.

What is Te Tihi? Te Tihi is a CE event for veterinarians and vet nurses. Hosted by Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa, it is a full day event with inspirational speakers covering a wide variety of topics including: anaesthesia, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, hydrotherapy, internal medicine, nutrition, pathology, physiotherapy and surgery. It is a great day to network, collaborate and enjoy fresh coffee/tea and lunch.

How much does Te Tihi cost? A registration fee of $35.00 per person is required to attend the event. As this is run as a not-for-profit event, proceeds will be donated to our two chosen charities: Lonely Miaow Association and Saving Hope Foundation.

A silent auction will also be held to raise additional donations for these two charities.

Where is Te Tihi being held? Te Tihi is being held at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington Auckland 1060.

Parking: Parking is available free of charge for all delegates.

Which stream should I attend? You can choose the talks which appeal to you in each stream. The programme will be made available ahead of the event and will be displayed on the day.

Stream 1 - Kotahitanga

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome - Lauren Kerr
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Dr Jimin Kim

Info: Euglycemic Ketoacidosis

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Dr Hannah Mayer

Info: Gallbladder Avulsion Following Blunt Trauma

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Zoetis - Sharyn Flemming
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Anna McConnell

Info: The Emergency Abdomen Anaesthesia

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
BREAK

Info: Morning tea with light refreshments provided

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
GapOnly
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Alban Adamson

Info: Hypotension

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Stacey Rodgers

Info: C-Sections

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Lauren Kerr

Info: Pricing With Purpose: Protecting the Value of Veterinary Expertise

🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Jamie Crispe-Gill

Info: Chlorhexidine vs Iodine

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Marianne Gagnon

Info: Different Types of Shock

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
BREAK

Info: Tea & Coffee Break

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Emily White

Info: Recumbent Dogs in ICU

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Adam Parrish

Info: Pain Management of Acute Disease

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Hannah Sadler

Info: Movement Matters: Applying Hydrotherapy to Improve Canine Biomechanics

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
NETWORKING DRINKS

Info: Join us for complimentary drinks

Stream 2 - Manaakitanga

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome - Dr Richard Jerram
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Dr Mitchell Imoda

Info: Emergency Fracture Management

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
ClinicWise
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Dr Sam Khan

Info: Tremors, Shakers, Cramps and Twitches: Abnormal Movements and Where to Find Them

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
BREAK

Info: Morning tea with light refreshments provided

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dr Hannah Cleary

Info: Nutritional Management of Urinary Disease

🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Dr Wen-Jie Yang

Info: A Sweet Refreshment - Updates on Diabetes Management in Cats and Dogs

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Dr Yasmine Messiaen

Info: Nutrition of the Critical Patient

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Dr Isobel MacEwan