Just confirmed: VESPA + CVE Education event Melbourne, AU August 2026!
Endocrinology in Practice: Confident Care Across the Spectrum Conference
Workshops and Conferences
Monday, 10 August 2026 to
Friday, 14 August 2026
Early Bird
15 Jun 2026
State Library Victoria
Entrance 3, 179 La Trobe Steet
Melbourne VIC
https://cve.edu.au/Web/Web/Continuing_Education/Registration/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CFENDO0826
A central theme of this conference is the concept of spectrum of care in the management of veterinary endocrine disease. Spectrum of care recognises that there are often multiple clinically acceptable diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for conditions such as adrenal disease, diabetes mellitus, Cushing’s syndrome, thyroid disorders and hypertension.
The concept of spectrum of care is receiving increasing global attention as veterinary medicine confronts the practical realities of access, affordability and long-term disease management. Spectrum of care recognises that high-quality medicine can be delivered through a range of evidence-informed diagnostic and treatment options rather than a single “gold standard” pathway. Clinicians are being encouraged to develop frameworks for making transparent, ethically sound decisions that balance patient welfare, clinical evidence and the circumstances of the client and practice setting.
Throughout this 5-day program, we will explore practical clinical decision-making alongside communication strategies that help vets tailor investigations, treatments and monitoring plans to each patient and each client’s circumstances. The goal is to equip clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to deliver effective, compassionate endocrine care—no matter where on the spectrum that care begins.
Full program to be released soon.
Conference Program
Monday, 10 August - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Led by internationally recognised endocrinology expert Dr Linda Fleeman, this program brings together a highly experienced faculty of clinicians and educators, including Renea Barrett, Amy Lam, Kathrin Langner, Rob Shiel, Sue Foster, Jody Braddock, Carolyn O’Brien, Hattie Syme, and Mary Thompson. Over three conference days, participants will explore diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, and thyroid and renal disease, with sessions focused on practical, evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, sequelae, and client communication through a spectrum of care lens.
Masterclass Program
Thursday 13 August - Friday 14 August 2026
Limited places
Participants can enrol in one, two, or all three 1/2-day Masterclasses, each designed as a case-based, interactive learning experience with clinicalscenario testing. The sessions will use a mock consultation format, with participants encouraged to role-play as veterinarians or clients while facilitators guide discussion and reflection around navigating spectrum of care conversations in practice.
Masterclass Learning approach:
Practise real consultations in a safe, supported setting
Learn how experienced clinicians think through decision-making
Build confidence through guided practice and feedback
Learn from peers and different clinical approaches
Reflect on decisions and apply learning in practice
Choose one, two, or all three:
Cushing’s Syndrome Masterclass
Thursday 13 August: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Tutors to be announced
Thyroid and Renal Disease Masterclass
Thursday 13 August: 12:30 – 4:00pm
with Hattie Syme & Carolyn O’Brien
Diabetes Masterclass
Friday 14 August: 8:30am – 12:00pm
with Linda Fleeman & Renea Barrett
VESPA Abstract session, sponsored by Dechra
Friday, 14 August between 12.30 - 4pm
CVE will come together with VESPA as partners in education for an abstract session on Friday 14 August. Selected abstracts that have been submitted by veterinarians from Asian and Pacific countries will be presented at this session. Attendance for this session is free and places are limited. Registration details and further information will be shared shortly.
The Veterinary Endocrinology Society of the Pacific and Asia (VESPA) is a membership-based organisation that promotes scientific progress, education, and excellent standards of practice of companion animal and comparative endocrinology in Asian and Pacific countries.
