The symposium Vetnia by Elanco ‘Animal health and professional well-being. Cheek to cheek’, organized by Elanco Animal Healthwill take place from November 20 to 21 in different locations in Madrid.
In this professional meeting, Elanco offers not only specialization training in veterinary medicinecontributing to the development of professionals, but also provides advice and relevant information to help the veterinarian in caring for their well-being.
With the concept “Cheek to Cheek”, inspired by the song from the movie “Top Hat” performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger RogersElanco wants to symbolize the vision that the veterinary profession demands maintain a rhythm and balance that allows the responsibilities of veterinarians to be reconciled with their professional well-being.
“The veterinary profession is very vocational and goes beyond ensuring the health of animals. Assume this Responsibility means facing daily challenges which, although they are rewarding, can complicate the work and affect the well-being of veterinarians, as demonstrated by several surveys on the work stress of our group. At Elanco, we want to help professionals improve the balance between work and well-being. To do this, it is essential to have not only technical knowledge but also tools that help maintain this harmony. The “Cheek to Cheek” concept symbolizes this vision.” explains Amanda Andreveterinarian and Marketing Manager, PH Prescription Products, Iberia of Elanco Animal Health.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PROFESSIONAL WELFARE
With this perspective, the symposium will address two areas: professional technical knowledge, with conferences and workshops given by specialists in feline medicine, parasitology, dermatology, orthopedics and internal medicine; and professional well-being, with tips and tools to improve well-being, offered by experts in assertive communication, mental health and work stress.
The scientific conferences and workshops will be led by the following experts:
- Luis Chambel: DVM. Clinical Director of Hospital VetOeiras, IVC Evidensia Group, Lisbon. ESVOT member. Co-founder of the Interest Group in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedics (GITOV) of APMVEAC.
- Felipe de Vicente: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, PhD, FHEA, CertVBM, Dip. ECVS. European Specialist in Surgery. Clinical Director Veterios Veterinary Hospital, Madrid.
- Jaume Fatjó: Director of Vetbonds, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Legal Medicine, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
- Mar Félix: Speaker and Communication Trainer. Leadership in veterinary clinics and veterinary cardiology service, Mallorca.
- Lluís Ferrer: DVM, PhD, Dip ECVD. Dermatologist at Hospital Clínic Veterinari- UAB and Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
- Elena García: Graduate in Veterinary Medicine and Master in Applied Ethology from the UAB. Collaborator of the Affinity Animals and Health Foundation Chair at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
- Pablo Gómez: DVM. Full Professor at the University of Zaragoza. Veterinarian at VetCorner Unavets, Zaragoza.
- Guadalupe Miró: DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC. Cat. Dept. Animal Health Infectious and Parasitic Consultation. Veterinary Clinical Hospital, UCM. Director of PetParasiteLab at UCM.
- Iolanda Navalón: Graduate in Veterinary Medicine. Diploma in cardiology ECVIM-CA Accredited cardiology AVEPA. Head of Cardiology Service Hospital Veterinari Canis, Girona.
- Diego Novoa: DVM. Specialist in Traumatology. Head of the Traumatology service at the Montjuic Veterinary Hospital, Barcelona.
- Marisa Palmero: DVM, Endoscopy and CMI Specialist (SpecEaMIS). Accredited in AVEPA Feline Medicine. General Practitioner Certificate in Feline Practice ISVPS. Clinical Director Gattos Veterinary Hospital, Madrid.
- Margot Ruíz: DVM. Head of the Traumatology service at the Evidensia Mediterráneo Veterinary Hospital, Madrid.
- Carlos Vich: DVM. Diploma from the ESAVS (European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies) in dermatology, Founder of the DERMOVET Veterinary Dermatology service, Barcelona.
This symposium is part of the Vetnia programcreated and promoted by Elanco whose main objectives are to support the importance of the veterinary profession in society, promote the knowledge, training and health of professionals, promote the growth of veterinary clinics and provide effective and safe solutions for care of the patients.
Within the Vetnia program, the VitaVet initiative offers support to the veterinary community, providing practical advice aimed at improving professional well-being. The content of these recommendations is supported by scientific data and has been prepared with the collaboration of renowned experts in the field of health, well-being, communication and mindfulness.