# Event Details - **Event Name**: VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Te Tihi is a CE event for veterinarians and vet nurses hosted by Veterinary Specialists AotearoaAbout this EventVSA Te Tihi 2026Date: Sat Aug 08 2026Time: 08:15am (Registration); 09:15am (Conference starts)Location: 58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland, 1060.What is Te Tihi? Te Tihi is an NZVA accredited CE event for veterinarians and vet nurses. Hosted by Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa, it is a full day event with inspirational speakers covering a wide variety of topics including: anaesthesia, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, hydrotherapy, internal medicine, nutrition, pathology, physiotherapy and surgery. It is a great day to network, collaborate and enjoy fresh coffee/tea and lunch.How much does Te Tihi cost? A registration fee of $35.00 per person is required to attend the event. As this is run as a not-for-profit event, proceeds will be donated to our two chosen charities: Lonely Miaow Association and Saving Hope Foundation.A silent auction will also be held to raise additional donations for these two charities.Where is Te Tihi being held? Te Tihi is being held at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mt Wellington Auckland 1060.Parking: Parking is available free of charge for all delegates.Which stream should I attend? You can choose the talks which appeal to you in each stream. The programme will be made available ahead of the event and will be displayed on the day.Stream 1 - Kotahitanga?: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AMREGISTRATION & COFFEE?: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMMihi Whakatau (Welcome) - Lauren Kerr?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMDr Jimin KimInfo: Euglycemic Ketoacidosis?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMDr Hannah MayerInfo: Gallbladder Avulsion Following Blunt Trauma?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMZoetis - Sharyn FlemmingInfo: The Other Patient in the Room: Closing the Compliance Gap?: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMAnna McConnellInfo: The Emergency Abdomen Anaesthesia?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBREAKInfo: Morning tea with light refreshments provided?: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AMGapOnlyInfo: When Cost Isn't the Barrier: How Pet Insurance and GapOnly® Claims Are Transforming Veterinary Care, Client Experience, and Practice Sustainability?: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMAlban AdamsonInfo: Hypotension?: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMStacey RodgersInfo: C-Sections?: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PMLUNCH?: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMLauren KerrInfo: Pricing With Purpose: Protecting the Value of Veterinary Expertise?: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMJamie Crispe-GillInfo: Chlorhexidine vs Iodine?: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMSarah CruickshankInfo: Making Waves: How Shockwave Therapy Can Improve Outcomes For Your Patients?: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMBREAKInfo: Tea & Coffee Break?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMEmily WhiteInfo: Recumbent Dogs in ICU?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMAdam ParrishInfo: Pain Management of Acute Disease?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMHannah SadlerInfo: Movement Matters: Applying Hydrotherapy to Improve Canine Biomechanics?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNETWORKING DRINKSInfo: Join us for complimentary drinksStream 2 - Manaakitanga?: 08:15 AM - 09:15 AMREGISTRATION & COFFEE?: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMMihi Whakatau (Welcome) - Dr Richard Jerram?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMDr Mitchell ImodaInfo: Emergency Fracture Management?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMClinicWise - James MerchantInfo: Cutting Through the Noise: What AI Means for Your Practice?: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMDr Sam KhanInfo: Tremors, Shakers, Cramps and Twitches: Abnormal Movements and Where to Find Them?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBREAKInfo: Morning tea with light refreshments provided?: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AMHill's Pet Nutrition - Dr Hannah ClearyInfo: Nutritional Management of Urinary Disease?: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMDr Wen-Jie YangInfo: A Sweet Refreshment - Updates on Diabetes Management in Cats and Dogs?: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PMDr Yasmine MessiaenInfo: Nutrition of the Critical Patient?: 12:15 PM - 01:45 PMLUNCH?: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PMDr Isobel MacEwanInfo: Abdominal Ultrasound for Acute Vomiting - Is it Obstructed??: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMDr Keaton MorganInfo: Ruff Landings - Managing the Collapsing Dog?: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PMDr Richard JerramInfo: What Makes a Good Surgeon?: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PMBREAKInfo: Tea & Coffee Break?: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMEllie ClarkInfo: Multimodal Approach to Treating Allergic Patients?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMDr Jordan KhoInfo: Peripoperative Antibiotics?: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMDr Tommy FluenInfo: Diagnostic Testing: From Endocrinopathies to Screening?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNETWORKING DRINKSInfo: Join us for complimentary drinks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/vsa-te-tihi-2026-north-island/100001574620866399 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, dog, business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes - Location: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre - **lat**: -36.9087887 - **long**: 174.8460607 - **full address**: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1186428130%2F1662514997023%2F1%2Foriginal.20260608-182738?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=0092fbcbb60adba966b3bcbd05992cb0 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island being held? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 am to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Auckland, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island is organized by Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - North Island is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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