Annual General Meeting & Conference 2011

eterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting & Conference 2011 Friday 25th November 2011 Lyrath Estate Hotel & Conference Centre, Kilkenny

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 2011 eterinary Ireland Dear Member It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting & Conference 2011, which will take place on Friday 25th November 2011 in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny. 2011 marks a very special year as we celebrate Vet2011, a worldwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of veterinary education in Lyons, France in 1761. As well as the formal aspects of the AGM, including Motions for debate and formal addresses by the President and Chief Executive, the day s programme includes a scientific session on the History of Veterinary Medicine and a veterinary business session concentrating on Personal Finance and Practice Development. Attendance at the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting & Conference 2011 is open to all Veterinary Ireland members and is offered free of charge. Most importantly, full registered attendance at the Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting & Conference 2011 will qualify for 5 CVE Credits. Rounding off the day will be Veterinary Ireland s Presidents Dinner, which will include the awarding of three Veterinary Ireland Distinguished Service Medals to worthy members of the veterinary profession as part of our celebration of Vet2011. Tickets for the dinner are available to members for 50 per person. We very much look forward to meeting you in Kilkenny. Yours sincerely, Finbarr Murphy Chief Executive Pat Kirwan President

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 2011 PROGRAMME 5 CVE CREDITS 8.30 am - 9.30 am Registration 9.30 am - 10.00 am Address by Minister of State, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Shane McEntee, T.D. 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Scientific Session History of Veterinary Medicine - 250 years on - Evolution or Revolution? Dr Pat Hartigan PHD MA BSc MVM MRCVS Evolution: Things I have encountered along the way Prof Michael Doherty BVM&S PhD MVM MRCVS Dip. ECBHM Animal Health Initiatives - The Revolution Prof Grace Mulcahy MVB PhD MRCVS Dip. EVPC Veterinary Education in the 21st Century - Fit for Purpose? Mr Alistair Gibson MVB MRCVS Revolution: Medical Devices and Delivery Systems 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm 2.00 pm - 2.25 pm 2.25 pm - 2.30 pm 2.30 pm - 2.45 pm 2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Resolutions/Motions for Debate Lunch (Cost Not Included) CEO s Address Outgoing President's Address/Handover of Chain of Office Incoming President s Address Veterinary Ireland Annual General Meeting 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm Business Lifestyle Session Personal Finance and Practice Development Mr Eddie Buckley, Regional Director Midlands, AIB Veterinary Practice Finance Ms Noirin Clancy, New Business Director, JLT Ireland General Insurance Ms Karen Gallagher, Business Dev Manager, Friends First Income Protection - Your needs Mr Jim Connolly, Head of Pensions, Standard Life Why Pensions Still Make Sense Mr Alan Connolly, Partner, BCC Accountants Topical Tax Update Mr Declan Gahan, Financial Advisor, Veterinary Ireland Financial Services Ltd Financial Solutions for a Better Tomorrow 7.00 pm - 7.45 pm Drinks Reception 7.45 pm Presidents Dinner Proudly Sponsored by AIB Incoming President s Address Presentation of Veterinary Ireland Distinguished Service Medals After Dinner Speaker - Prof Michael Doherty, UCD

REGISTRATION FORM N.B. It is a requirement for any Veterinary Ireland Member who wishes to attend the Conference to pre-register using the form below. Name(s) Address Vet Reg Email Please tick the box of the event(s) you wish to attend. AGM Day Event 8.30am - 6.00pm Free Presidents Dinner 7pm until late 50.00 per person Number of tickets required for Presidents Dinner Hotel Accommodation 130 Single Room 150 Double Room Rooms are limited, please contact the Lyrath directly for bookings. NB Veterinary Ireland cannot take hotel bookings. Tel. No. 056 7760088 Email info@lyrath.com Payment Details Type of Card Total Amount Name on card Card Number Expiry Date Security Code Please make cheques payable to Veterinary Ireland and forward along with registration form to Veterinary Ireland, 13 The Courtyard, Kilcarbery Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 22.

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PROGRAMME CONTENT 5 CVE CREDITS Scientific Session History of Veterinary Medicine, 250 years on - Evolution or Revolution? Chair: Mr Pat Kirwan, President, Veterinary Ireland This session will explore the history of veterinary medicine in this important milestone year as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of veterinary education worldwide. As well as providing an overview of the evolution of veterinary medicine in Ireland, it will examine modern advances in veterinary science. Speakers Dr Pat Hartigan PHD MA BSc MVM MRCVS Evolution: Things I have encountered along the way Prof Michael Doherty BVM&S PhD MVM MRCVS Dip. ECBHM Animal Health Initiatives - The Revolution Prof Grace Mulcahy MVB PhD MRCVS Dip. EVPC Veterinary Education in the 21st Century - Fit for Purpose? Mr Alistair Gibson MVB MRCVS Revolution: Medical Devices and Delivery Systems Followed by a Joint Q&A Session Business Lifestyle Session Personal Finance and Practice Development Chair: Mr Alan Rossiter, Incoming President, Veterinary Ireland This session will concentrate on personal finance and practice development. It will provide an overview on practice finance, general insurance, pensions, tax advice as well as an overview of the services provided by Veterinary Ireland Financial Services Ltd. Speakers Mr Eddie Buckley, Regional Director Midlands, AIB Veterinary Practice Finance Ms Noirin Clancy, New Business Director, JLT Ireland General Insurance Ms Karen Gallagher, Business Dev Manager, Friends First Income Protection - Your needs Mr Jim Connolly, Head of Pensions, Standard Life Why Pensions Still Make Sense Mr Alan Connolly, Partner, BCC Accountants Topical Tax Update Mr Declan Gahan, Financial Advisor, Veterinary Ireland Financial Services Ltd Financial Solutions for a Better Tomorrow Followed by a Joint Q&A Session