EUVetCE Seminar Florence November 10-11/2026

This EUVetCE Experiences seminar features content developed exclusively for this event, crafted to provide you with practical and up-to-date knowledge in small animal anesthesia and pain management.

Join us for a practice-oriented learning experience that will strengthen your anesthesia and analgesia skills through clear guidance, updated approaches, and confidence-boosting insights. If you want to elevate your clinical decision-making and reduce the stress of challenging cases, this is a seminar you will not want to miss.

Across two days, we’ll explore the real cases you see every week: the fractious cat who needs sedation, the brachycephalic dog who makes you pause, the senior patient with fragile health, the young one you worry about, and the surprises that occasionally happen in every anesthetic plan.

Together with our expert speakers, we’ll unpack chronic and acute pain management, debunk common anesthesia myths, review up-to-date approaches to NSAID alternatives, and take a closer look at the evolving role of ketamine. You’ll walk away with practical strategies, clearer decision-making, and a renewed sense of confidence -ready to apply in your next appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you to a programme that is as educational as it is encouraging, and built to support the challenges of real veterinary life.

Speakers:
Dr. Matthew Gurney
BVSc CertVA PgCertVBM DipECVAA FRCVS

Dr. Carl Bradbrook
BVSc CertVA DipECVAA FRCVS

Topic
Small Animal Anesthesia & Pain Management-Practical Strategies for Everyday Clinical Practice

Lectures

Sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia for fractious or aggressive patients
Beyond NSAIDs: treating chronic pain in dogs – updates
Pain scoring in practice: acute pain in dogs and cats
The role of ketamine in pain management
Assessing and managing chronic pain in cats
Managing brachycephalic breeds
Anesthesia and analgesia myths and misconceptions
Case discussions - cats and dogs: acute and chronic pain management
Anesthesia in pediatric and geriatric patients
The unexpected in anesthesia: complications and other misadventures
Anesthesia Considerations for Cardiac Patients

Your Seminar Registration Includes:

14 CE/CPD hours, provided by recognized specialists. This program has been submitted for RACE approval for 14 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Presentation slides or Lecture notes, in digital format (availability speaker dependent)
Certificate of attendance
Evening Welcome Gathering - enjoy finger foods and drinks while connecting with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting
Networking Breaks with Beverages and Culinary Treats
Amazing, unique, luxurious destination where you can learn, relax, and connect
Exclusive 10% discount on all room categories at the Brunelleschi Hotel

Please note: accommodation and travel expenses are not included