On , The Webinar Vet held this year’s free Doherty Sustainability Summit, themed “Veterinary Circularity”. The summit explored how circular economy principles can reshape the veterinary profession for a sustainable future. From minimising waste and optimising resource use to rethinking product life cycles and practice design, the summit highlights innovative ways to close the loop in veterinary systems. The event brings together professionals driving change across animal health, education, and industry.
The summit topics included:
- The Business Case for Practicing Veterinary Medicine Sustainably, Speaker: Diccon Westworth
- Taking on the Flexi-Plastics Challenge in Veterinary Healthcare, Speakers: Ellie West & Julie Heade
- Bigger, Better, More Joined Up. Speaker: Fiona Whitfield
- Circularity Initiative: E-waste collection pilot. Speaker: Rosie Booth
- Environmental Sustainability in Veterinary Practice: Showcasing research among veterinarians, pet owners and industry professionals. Speaker: Tanya Michelsen
- Small Steps Towards Veterinary Circularity in Daily Practice, Speaker: Vanessa Nicola