VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island

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 22 2026

Time: 08:15am (Registration); 09:00am (Conference starts)

Location: Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch, 8053.

What is Te Tihi? Te Tihi (The Summit) 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.

Where is Te Tihi being held? Te Tihi is being held at Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch, 8053.

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 displayed on the day.

Stream 1 - Kotahitanga

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome - Dr Alastair Coomer
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Dr Michael Nawrocki

Info: The Middle Years of Arthritis: Optimising Care and Quality of Life

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dr Hannah Cleary

Info: Nutritional Management of Urinary Disease

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
BREAK

Info: Morning tea with light refreshments provided

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Dr Greg Lukaszewicz

Info: Current Updates on BOAS

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr Sam Khan

Info: Seize the Day: Understanding Seizures in Dogs and Cats

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Clinic Wise - James Merchant

Info: Cutting Through the Noise: What AI Means for Your Practice

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Dr Tamara Elsmore

Info: Literature Updates Relevant to Day-to-Day Practice

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Dr Sam Khan

Info: Canine Invertebral Disc Disease: How Much do we Really Know?

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING DRINKS

Info: Join us for light refreshments and complimentary drinks

Stream 1 - Manaakitanga

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
REGISTRATION & COFFEE
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome - Libby Leader
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Cathrine Evans

Info: Recovery from Anaesthesia

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
GapOnly

Info: When Cost Isn't the Barrier: How Pet Insurance and GapOnly® Claims Are Transforming Veterinary Care, Client Experience, and Practice Sustainability

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
BREAK

Info: Morning tea with light refreshments provided

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Cath Moser

Info: Changing Outcomes: How Physiotherapy Improves Recovery in Neurological Patients

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Dr Richard Jerram

Info: Laryngeal Paralysis

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Zoetis - Natalie Lloyd

Info: The Other Patient in the Room: Closing the Compliance Gap

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Dr Sophie Gilbert

Info: Understanding Human Factors: How People, Systems and Envrionments Shape Team Performance

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Adam Parrish

Info: Handling Your Emergency Cases with Confidence

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING DRINKS

Info: Join us for light refreshments and complimentary drinks