Venue Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch & Conference Centre
DATE:  1- 2 August 2025

Early-bird until 1 June 2025

Registration fee  EARLY BIRD STANDARD
2-days Branch Members R2,335.00 R2,835.00
2-days Non-branch Members R2,665.00 R3,165.00
2-days Students/Pensioners R1,435.00 R1,935.00
1-days Branch Members R1,265.00 R1,765.00
1-days Non-branch Members R1,595.00 R2,095.00

Group Rates

STANDARD SINGLE ROOM:
R 1 910.00 per person, per night in Single Standard Room, Breakfast included.
STANDARD SHARING ROOM:
R 2 260.00 per room, per night in Sharing Standard Room, Breakfast included.
DELUXE SINGLE ROOM:
R 2 410.00 per person, per night in Single Deluxe Room, Breakfast included.
DELUXE SHARING ROOM:
R 2 760.00 per room, per night in Sharing Deluxe Room, Breakfast included.

Excludes tourism levy of 1% per room per night.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch & Conference Centre.

Ideally situated and brimming with amenities, Protea Hotel Stellenbosch is the perfect destination for both business and leisure. We’re just a short distance from attractions including Stellenbosch University and Stellenbosch Town Centre, as well as Blaauwklippen vineyard. Intuitively appointed accommodations feature deluxe bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, room service, and other thoughtful perks

Click here to book or fill in the form below to qualify for rates

DAY 1

01/08/2025 (Friday)

 

08:00

   

08:00

   

08:00

Registration

 

08:40

Topic tbc

Dr Donald Crawford

09:20

The eye Exam – Back to Basics

Dr Paul Burger

10:00

 

TEA

10:20

Chronic nasal diseases: Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Dr Ryan Friedlein

11:00

Eyelid, Third Eyelid and conjunctiva

Dr Paul Burger

11:40

A & T-fast scanning: Getting the most out of your ultrasound machine in emergency cases

Dr Keith Spargo

12:20

 

Sponsored session

12:35

 

LUNCH

13:35

 

Sponsored session

13:50

Imaging the pancreas, don’t get lost in all the grey.

Dr Keith Spargo

14:30

Evaluating cavity effusions in dogs and cats.

Dr Ryan Friedlein

15:10

 

TEA

15:30

Liver tumours

Dr. Brandan Janssens

16:10

 

Sponsored session

DAY 2

02/08/2025 ( Saturday)

 

08:00

Wellbeing, resilience and burnout prevention in veterinary practices.

Bert Mohr

08:40

Topic tbc

Dr Sara Boyd

09:20

Topic tbc

Dr Martin de Scally

10:00

 

TEA & AGM

10:40

 Psychotropic medication – Don’t fear the pharmacology

Dr Aileen Pypers

11:20

 

Sponsored session

11:35

Topic tbc

Dr Sara Boyd

12:15

Topic tbc

Dr Martin de Scally

12:55

 

LUNCH

13:20

Front limb lameness: Shoulder

Dr. Frans van Heerden

14:00

Topic tbc

Dr. Anouska Rixon

14:40

 

TEA

15:10

 

Lecture

15:50

A review of veterinary histological grading systems and their clinical and prognostic implications

Dr Colin Martin

16:30

 

Sponsored session

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