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Dr Philip Judge

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Clin Stud MACVSc (Vet. Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs)

Philip graduated from Massey University in New Zealand in 1992, and spent 7 years in small animal practice before undertaking a 3-year residency in veterinary emergency and critical care at the University of Melbourne in 1998.
Following his residency, Philip worked for nearly 6 years at the Animal Emergency Centre in Melbourne, becoming the Senior Veterinarian at the centre in 2004. In 2006, Philip undertook a 1-year surgical externship before moving to Townsville to take up the position of Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care at JCU. Philip is also co-founder, and director of Vet Education Pty Ltd (www.veteducation.com) – one of Australia’s leading providers of online continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

Philip has published numerous manuals and guides concerning emergency medicine, including a CRI manual, haematology and biochemistry interpretation guide, emergency anaesthesia guide, and a ventilation therapy manual for small animals, in addition to being published in peer reviewed literature.

Philip’s key interests in veterinary science include respiratory emergencies, ventilation therapy, envenomations and toxicology.

Dr Sarah Robson

BVSc(hons) MANZCVS(pharm) MVS MVSc GCCT

Dr Sarah Robson graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and went on to work in small animal practice. She then returned to U-Vet in 2012 to complete a clinical pharmacology residency and become a lecturer and general practice veterinarian in the busy teaching hospital.
Sarah is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in pharmacology and has completed a masters thesis investigating antibiotic resistance. Sarah joined Hill’s Pet Nutrition in 2021 and is currently a Professional Consulting Veterinarian.

Maria Alomajan

CDBC, IAABC-ADT, CANZ-ABC, CANZ-ATI

Maria Alomajan is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant and Accredited Dog Trainer with the IAABC and CANZ, as well as a Fear Free Certified Professional. With over 15 years of experience, she has trained and rehabilitated dogs worldwide, from pet puppies to feral and high-risk cases, using force-free, science-based methods.

Her expertise spans behaviour, enrichment, scent work, aggression management, and cognitive function, and she has trained under industry leaders such as Dr Susan Friedman, Ian Dunbar, Ken Ramirez, and Sophia Yin. Maria has contributed to major projects, including PD Insurance’s “Lead the Way” program and Southern Cross Pet Insurance’s Hi Viz campaign for pet safety.

Maria has also worked in live theatre, serving as the lead dog trainer for “Annie the Musical” and “Legally Blonde”, selecting and training canine performers. She is the author of “Dogs in Action – Working Dogs and Their Stories” and has volunteered with Urban Search & Rescue, Avalanche Rescue, and multiple dog welfare organisations.

Her philosophy centres on three key principles:
🐾 Do no harm – prioritising fear and force free training
🐾 Agency for all animals
🐾 Dialogue – listen to what the animal is telling you

Maria’s global experience and deep passion for education, welfare, and advocacy continue to shape her impactful work in the world of dog behaviour and training.

Iffy Glendinning

RVT, DipVNZS APVN (Avian), BVT (Hons I), BSc (Zoology & Marine Biology)

Iffy’s love of avian and exotic patients began with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Zoology and Marine Biology from James Cook University, and continued to grow with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology from the University of Queensland.
Iffy has completed an internship in emergency and critical care, a clinical honours in avian and exotics, a diploma in advanced avian nursing, and is currently the avian and exotics veterinary technologist at UQ Vets Small Animal Hospital where she’s had the pleasure of working for the past 5 years.

Over the years, Iffy has published a thesis and several peer reviewed journal articles. She teaches into the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degrees at UQ, contributing towards future generations of vets and techs being able to confidently and competently treat avian, exotic and wildlife patients. Iffy has been the humble recipient of the 2022 VNCA Best Case Report and the 2024 Exotics Vet Nurse Excellence Award, and her areas of interest are avian and exotics anaesthesia, wildlife rehabilitation and palliative care.

Iffy is also founder and director of a registered non-profit guinea pig rescue specialising in palliative care, and shares her home with guinea pigs, parrots, pigeons, fish, a snake, a two dogs.

Darcie Prince

Nutrition Consultant, Hill's Pet Nutrition

Darcie brings a unique blend of clinical and nutritional expertise to her role as a nutrition consultant for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. With a foundation as a veterinary nurse, she understands the importance of providing comprehensive, evidence-based care. She works directly with veterinarians, nurses, and pet parents to identify the best dietary solutions—including therapeutic diets—for both healthy pets and those with complex comorbidities. Her goal is to empower veterinary teams with the knowledge and resources necessary for finding a nutritional solution for every pet.

Victoria Koks

BGenStud (Sec Ed), CVN, AVN, RVN, VTS (Nutrition)

For over 15 years Victoria has dedicated her career to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. Victoria passion for the continued development of the profession, and for incorporating technology to raise the standard of patient care, has seen her sought after to deliver seminars and workshops to both domestic and international audiences.
Victoria has advanced through the roles of Veterinary Nurse Manager, Practice Manager, Regional Manager, Training and Development Manager and Consultant with Animal Industries Resource Centre and Crampton Consulting Group. Vicky is now a Nutritional Consultant for Hill’s Pet Nutrition and is a proud Veterinary Technician Specialist in the field of Nutrition.

Nursing the Seizuring Patient

Dr Philip Judge
Seizures in dogs and cats are significant events that affect not only the brain, but other major organ systems as well, including the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. As a result, nursing care is crucial to ensure good patient outcomes. Veterinary nurses play a critical role in recognising, managing, and supporting animals experiencing seizures, as well as providing ongoing patient care. This lecture will explore what causes seizures, as well as how to recognise and implement immediate nursing priorities and monitoring strategies in the patient with status epilepticus. In addition, we’ll discuss how to provide long-term support for patients with seizure disorders, ensuring you are well prepared to provide effective, and evidence-based care.

Golden Years Reimagined: Unlocking Vitality in Ageing Dogs

Dr Sarah Robson
Delve into two common conditions impacting the quality of life in our ageing dogs- canine cognitive dysfunction and degenerative joint disease. Discover how prevalent these conditions are, how to recognise the clinical signs, and some exciting nutritional solutions to help support canine healthy ageing in your patients.

Growing Pains: Brains Under Construction, Behaviour Out of Control

Maria Alomajan
Adolescence is a challenging stage for dogs – and their humans. This session explores the changes happening in the adolescent dog’s brain, how these shifts affect behaviour, and the impact of factors such as the second fear period, desexing, and phantom pregnancies. Practical strategies for client communication, management, and training will also be shared to support better outcomes and stronger pet retention.

Avian Orthopaedics: From Triage to Discharge

Iffy Glendinning
Companion parrots, poultry and waterfowl are becoming increasingly common household pets and beloved family members. As more and more people trend towards keeping avian and exotic pets, these species are kept and interacted with similarly to dogs and cats. Luckily for companion birds, gone are the days of keeping a cockatiel in a cage for the entirety of its life. These pets are often given access to the house, trained to follow commands and engage with people, given toys and puzzles for enrichment, harness or free flight trained, and given the same gold standard veterinary care afforded to dogs and cats. And just like with our dogs and cats, accidents can happen at any time. Pet birds have the added risk of being flighted, leaving them prone to experiencing death defying aerial acts that can lead to incidents of trauma unheard of with our ground dwelling species. Due to their delicate bone structure, avian patients frequently present with fractures from trauma – be it a fall from a perch, flying into a window, catching their leg or wing on a toy, or having an altercation with another pet in the household. Add to that their predisposition to stress as a prey species, the risk of an orthopaedic emergency also being a respiratory emergency due to their pneumatic bones, their smaller body size making bandaging, surgical fixation and physiotherapy a more delicate process, and the species specific nutritional requirements essential for bone healing – a successful fracture repair involves patience, teamwork, owner compliance, and a keen understanding of your patient’s needs both in and out of hospital.

This lecture will take you through the process of triage (both over the phone and in person), patient assessment and stabilisation, diagnostic investigation, fracture classification, methods of fracture repair, multimodal analgesia, physiotherapy, owner communications and realistic expectations of the bird’s quality of life post-repair.

No Stone Unturned: A Deep Dive into Urolith Management

Darcie Prince
Urolithiasis can be a complex and frustrating condition for both pets and their owners. Join us as we empower you to become a key player in your patient’s urinary health, from mastering best practices around urine collection and stone identification to building successful, long-term nutritional management plans. Discover how you can significantly impact urinary health and client compliance.

Thrive by Design: Joyful Systems for a Long, Loved Vet Nursing Career

Victoria Koks
Veterinary nursing is meaningful work – and it can also be messy, emotional, and fast. This upbeat, non-technical session gives you a practical toolkit to design a career you can love for the long haul. We’ll replace willpower with simple systems: quick resets for energy, warm boundary and civility scripts for tricky client moments, a lightweight planning method to protect brain space, and a 12-week growth sprint that keeps your development visible (and valued). You’ll learn a two-minute end-of-shift debrief, design a 12-Week Growth Sprint and build a personal Recovery Menu that actually gets used on the hard days. Expect demos, micro-practice, and a 7-day implementation challenge – so you leave not just inspired, but set up to act tomorrow.