# Event Details - **Event Name**: VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 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 22 2026Time: 08:15am (Registration); 09:00am (Conference starts)Location: Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch, 8053.What is Te Tihi? Te Tihi (The Summit) is a 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.Where is Te Tihi being held? Te Tihi is being held at Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch, 8053.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 displayed on the day.Stream 1 - Kotahitanga?: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMREGISTRATION & COFFEE?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome - Dr Alastair Coomer?: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AMDr Michael NawrockiInfo: The Middle Years of Arthritis: Optimising Care and Quality of Life?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMHill's Pet Nutrition - Dr Hannah ClearyInfo: Nutritional Management of Urinary Disease?: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBREAKInfo: Morning tea with light refreshments provided?: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMDr Greg LukaszewiczInfo: Current Updates on BOAS?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMDr Sam KhanInfo: Seize the Day: Understanding Seizures in Dogs and Cats?: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMClinic Wise - James MerchantInfo: Cutting Through the Noise: What AI Means for Your Practice?: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PMLUNCH?: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMDr Tamara ElsmoreInfo: Literature Updates Relevant to Day-to-Day Practice?: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMDr Sam KhanInfo: Canine Invertebral Disc Disease: How Much do we Really Know??: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMAFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING DRINKSInfo: Join us for light refreshments and complimentary drinksStream 1 - Manaakitanga?: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMREGISTRATION & COFFEE?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome - Dr Richard Jerram?: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AMCathrine EvansInfo: Recovery from Anaesthesia?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMGapOnlyInfo: When Cost Isn't the Barrier: How Pet Insurance and GapOnly® Claims Are Transforming Veterinary Care, Client Experience, and Practice Sustainability?: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBREAKInfo: Morning tea with light refreshments provided?: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMCath MoserInfo: Changing Outcomes: How Physiotherapy Improves Recovery in Neurological Patients?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMDr Richard JerramInfo: Laryngeal Paralysis?: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PMZoetis - Natalie LloydInfo: The Other Patient in the Room: Closing the Compliance Gap?: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PMLUNCH?: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMDr Sophie GilbertInfo: Understanding Human Factors: How People, Systems and Envrionments Shape Team Performance?: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMAdam ParrishInfo: Handling Your Emergency Cases with Confidence?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMAFTERNOON TEA & NETWORKING DRINKSInfo: Join us for light refreshments and complimentary drinks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/vsa-te-tihi-2026-south-island/100001992732693128 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art, conferences, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes - Location: Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort - **lat**: -43.4478035 - **long**: 172.5965658 - **full address**: Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/574f8c7e09bb8d8a8f54f6191bbeeb0dc7bedb523b85751c602da8737cbb5e23-rimg-w1024-h512-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1783278534 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island being held? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:15 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Peppers Christchurch Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South Island is organized by Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VSA Te Tihi 2026 - South 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 Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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