Illuminating Independents
THE VET DYNAMICS
conference
19th to 21st september 2024
radisson hotel, london heathrow
Vet Dynamics Conference 2024 - home of the Independents
Join the UK’s largest community of Independent vet practices, at the Vet Dynamics Conference 2024.
FROM BUSY TO ABUNDANCE
The Theme for 2024
The 2024 Conference agenda explores one of the perennial challenges for busy veterinary professionals: finding balance and fulfilment in your professional lives.
Shifting from a productivity-driven mindset (the ‘busy trap’) to one focused on abundance and satisfaction is powerful – and necessary. It delivers a new perspective on what ‘success’ truly means and encourages us to prioritise our personal and professional performance, well-being and happiness.
The journey may not be easy, but the potential reward of an abundance mind-set, a self-managed team and a fulfilling work environment certainly make it worth-while.
Experience it for yourself this September. Join us at Radisson Hotel, London Heathrow.
ALL INDEPENDENTS WELCOME!
Watch our 2023 highlights
Watch Lexi and Lucy’s thoughts on Conference 2023
RELEVANT FOR EVERYONE
Tailored Thursday Morning Sessions
To support delegates in all roles and at every stage of the veterinary journey, we’ve expanded our CPD sessions on Thursday morning, to include:
Start-Up Supercharge
Embarking on a start up journey? Get connected and equipped with tools, strategies and invaluable insights to help you turn your vision into reality.
Power-Up your Practice
Developing your people and your business has never been more essential. The profession is under scrutiny, and this won’t change anytime soon. But with this turbulence comes opportunity, especially for independents. Whether you need more time, more financial stability, improved systems and processes or an exit plan, this session is an absolute must for you.
Note to Platinum and Mastermind members:
If you are currently completing a Platinum or Mastermind Academy, or if you have a space confirmed on our next Platinum group (Group 25), Conference attendance is included in your membership. To protect and preserve your invaluable group time, Round-Up’s and exclusive workshops will take place throughout Thursday morning as usual.
START-UP SUPER-CHARGE
At Conference 2023, we introduced a collaborative session to assist many veterinary professionals venturing into independent practice ownership.
The increasing demand for start-up support in veterinary practices shows a promising trend, with a new wave of independent practice owners emerging.
To reinforce our dedication to supporting new and aspiring practice owners, we have now included this session as a permanent fixture in our Conference line-up. We are excited to welcome you to Conference 2024!
- Connect and grow with the UK’s largest community of
independents. - Discover what works, what doesn’t, and proven
strategies to help you avoid the pitfalls. - Hear from industry experts on key Start-Up topics
- Grow a trusted supply network with access to over 45
exhibitors looking to support you. - Gain FREE registration to our new start up webinar
series coming in 2025*.
*Webinar series will be hosted by Vet Dynamics Business Consultants and feature experts from relevant suppliers and industries. It includes on demand access to all webinar recordings and featured resources. Those currently completing any part of our Start-Up Academy will also be automatically enrolled on the webinar series.
The first scheduled webinar is in January 2025 and focuses on setting veterinary fees, pricing protocols and business plans. Full details to be published in the Autumn. Stay tuned!
POWER-UP YOUR PRACTICE
Attention all independent owners and teams of established practices. Are you ready to learn how to ignite growth, overcome challenges, and elevate your practice to new heights? Join us for an illuminating morning that promises transformative breakthroughs and results.
Dr. Sam Bowden will spearhead this session, delving into the impactful synergy of community, cohesion, and culture within practice.
Get ready to refresh your approach so you can reach unparalleled success!
The highlights:
- Discover why you’re getting your current results, both good and bad, and master techniques to drastically improve them swiftly
- Unearth the game-changing question that will empower you to thrive in any challenge, no matter how tough
- Learn insider strategies to build thriving, high performing practices.
- Learn the CEO approach to building a thriving practice.
Delegates can also expect to:
- Connect and grow with the UK’s largest community of
independents. - Identify practical solutions to the top 3 issues affecting
practices and their teams today. - Discover the hidden potential in their business and
clarify priorities. - Learn how team cohesion and practice culture can
either impact or support your plans. - Grow a trusted supply network with access to over 45
exhibitors. - Gain vet business strategies and principles used in our
Platinum Academy.
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INTRODUCING OUR 2024 GUEST SPEAKERS!
We are delighted to introduce this year’s guest speakers, Sam Bowden and Tim Hill from Accelerate Practice Academy in Australia!
Dr Sam Bowden
Dr Sam Bowden spent 15 years as a practicing vet, owning two practices in that time, each achieving phenomenal growth and profitability.
He spent the following 16 years helping fellow practice owners to reach similar heights in performance, enjoy a better work life balance and develop whole team engagement.
Sam is also author of ‘The Abundant Practice’, a practice owners success manual.
Dr Tim Hill
Dr Tim Hill is a highly successful vet practice owner with decades of experience and remarkable results. Having grown his business from a single 2 person site turning over $174k to three highly profitable practices employing over 50 team members, Tim now enjoys life and business more than ever.
He has a unique ability to distil his vast experience of management, entrepreneurship, and financial savvy into simple working concepts that anyone can apply to their situation. He is down to earth, entertaining, and in his own words, “a long way from perfect”…
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STAY UP TO DATE WITH WORLD CLASS VETERINARY CPD
BE PART OF THE BEST
COMMUNITY OF INDEPENDENTS
CONVENIENT ACCESS TO
EXHIBITOR OFFERS & PRESENTATIONS
"...it's fun to see lots of business owners, that have obviously done well and worked really, really hard, just let their hair down!" - Lucy Hill
“I left energized and optimistic from the infinite enthusiasm shared by approximately 200 vet practice owners. If you’re ever able, this is a conference you want to attend!! BRAVO!!" - Dr Ernie Ward
“This is such a magnificent event, filled to the brim with wonderful people. Not only did your team provide an outstanding event for the delegates, as an exhibitor, we were also very well looked after from start to finish. I felt very privileged to be part of it." - Jo Brett, Summit Veterinary Specials
"Vet Dynamics have an affinty for the best bunch ever. They're highly intelligent, motivating people. They've got a devilish sense of humour and just the energy and the charisma in the room; it's so motivating. - Alexia Mills
"The future is bright for our profession!" - 2022 attendee
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre
THE 2024 VENUE
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow
Our 2024 Conference venue boasts accessibility, spacious rooms, newly refurbished fitness and wellness centre. And of course, excellent Conference spaces!
GENEROSITY & SUPPORT
£40,700 raised for Vetlife
More than 20 companies kindly donated items for our 2023 Conference Auction. Items included seats at Wimbledon, coastal getaways, services from providers with a big heart, and more.
Thanks to their sheer generosity and the compassion of our bidders, we raised a record – and incredible – £40,700 for Vetlife.
If you’d like to donate an item for our next Conference Auction, please leave a few details in the form below and we’ll be in touch. Sincere thanks.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023
Creating great places to work and thrive
This years recognition goes to those practices who’ve demonstrated exceptional dedication to the growth of their people and their practice. Huge congratulations to all those nominated and to our winners of the following categories:
- Platinum Group 20 Graduation
- The Sheridan Award
- High Performing Teams & Culture
- High Performance Driven by Excellence
- Champions for Health & Wellbeing in Practice
- Outstanding Leadership
2024 Award Winners will be announced on Friday 20th September.
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
With our thanks
Looking to exhibit?
We welcome the opportunity to work with companies striving to make life easier for veterinary professionals.
If you’d like to work with us, simply answer a couple of questions and one of us will be in touch!
2023 exhibitor places are now sold out.
Please click below for all future exhibiting opportunities.