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Welcome to SPVS Elevate

Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel both exciting and daunting – but you don’t have to do it alone. SPVS Veterinary Leadership course Elevate is designed to support new and aspiring leaders as they build confidence, develop self-awareness, and learn to lead with authenticity.

You’ll gain practical tools and techniques to take back to practice, while also exploring your own values and motivations—because understanding yourself is the first step to effectively inspiring others. With a strong focus on self-reflection, resilience, and peer connection, this course offers a safe, confidential space to share challenges, celebrate wins, and grow alongside others on the same journey.

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SEPTEMBER 2026 COHORT NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS

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Your Real-World Guide to Leading in Veterinary Practice

The course is delivered via the SPVS Thriving in Practice e-learning hub and is a mixture of face-to-face coaching, asynchronous and online group learning. This allows for self-study at a time to suit, networking with other delegates, and a regular monthly sum up discussion with the course tutors and overall course facilitator, Pete Orpin.

SPVS have brought together a selection of practitioners and experts, from across the veterinary profession, to deliver stimulating and engaging content. Tutors are experienced and approachable and will be happy to answer questions and concerns delegates have along the way.

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Built by SPVS for the veterinary profession – grounded in real practice challenges and realities
Practical, engaging modules you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work
Flexible learning that fits around your clinical and management responsibilities
Expert facilitators with deep experience in veterinary business and leadership
Supportive peer community to share ideas, experiences and solutions
Affordable and accessible, with no formal assessment
Stronger communication and team-leading skills
Greater confidence in decision-making and delegation
Tools to handle conflict, change and workplace wellbeing
A clearer understanding of your personal leadership style
The ability to build a positive, thriving practice culture
Access to a community of like minded professionals to support and advise you throughout your career
Practice owners, clinical directors, head vets, nursing leaders, aspiring managers… anyone ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

SPVS MEMBER: £2965
NON-MEMBER: £3465

All prices exclusive of VAT

Course Outline

MODULE 1: Know yourself to lead your team​
6 hours in person with Emily Bridges | 26th March 2026 | Full Day
Location: Midlands

MODULE 2: GROW your coaching power
2 hours online coaching session with Adrian Nelson Pratt | 21st April 2026 | 12pm – 2pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 3: Moving from colleague to line manager; Balancing your authenticity with your authority​
2 hours online coaching session with Andy Green | 5th May 2026 | 10am – 12pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 4: Flexing your style​
2hours online coaching with Helen Silver-MacMahon | 4th June 2026| 09:30am – 11:30am
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 5: The challenge of change – managing expectations​
2 hours online coaching with Nikki Chapman | 1st July 2026 | 09:30am – 11:30am
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 6: The Vulnerable Leader​
6 hours in person with Sara Jackson & Helen Silver-MacMahon | 17th September 2026 | Full Day
Location: Midlands

MODULE 7: The basics of finance​
2 hours online coaching with Suzanne Headington | 11th November 2026 | 2pm – 4pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 8: Conflict in the workplace – positive impacts in negative situations​
2 hours online coaching with Olivia Oginska | 16th December 2026 | 10am – 12pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 9: The future is bright!  at SPVS Congress 2027​

3 hours coaching with Pete Orpin | 3rd February 2027 | Morning session

In person session ahead of SPVS Congress 2027 at Hilton Birmingham Metropole.  Then join us for the first day (Thursday 4th Feb) at SPVS Congress 2027  to celebrate your completion of the SPVS Elevate course and talk to others about your experience and what you have learned.

MODULE 1: Know yourself to lead your team​
6 hours in person with Emily Bridges | 8th September 2026 | Full Day
Location: Voco St Johns Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands

MODULE 2: GROW your coaching power
2 hours online coaching session with Adrian Nelson Pratt | 20th October 2026 | 12pm – 2pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 3: Moving from colleague to line manager; Balancing your authenticity with your authority​
2 hours online coaching session with Andy Green | 11th November 2026 | 10am – 12pm
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 4: Flexing your style​
2 hours online coaching with Helen Silver-MacMahon | 3rd December 2026| 09:30am – 11:30am
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 5: The challenge of change – managing expectations​
2 hours online coaching with Nikki Chapman | 6th January 2027 | 09:30am – 11:30am
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 6: The Vulnerable Leader​
6 hours in person with Sara Jackson & Helen Silver-MacMahon | 3rd February 2027 | Full Day
In person session ahead of SPVS Congress 2027, then join us for the first day (Thursday 4th Feb) at SPVS Congress 2027
Location: Birmingham Hilton Metropole

MODULE 7: The basics of finance​
2 hours online coaching with Suzanne Headington | TBC March 2027
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 8: Conflict in the workplace – positive impacts in negative situations​
2 hours online coaching with Olivia Oginska | TBC April 2027
1.5 hours home learning

MODULE 9: The future is bright!​
3 hours coaching with Pete Orpin | TBC May 2027
Location: Voco St Johns Hotel, Solihull, West Midlands

SPVS MEMBER: £2965
NON-MEMBER: £3465

All prices exclusive of VAT
COURSE INCLUDES:

9 modules

Covering a variety of key topics relevant to the course learning objectives

Course runs for 12 months

Running time is approximately 36 hours – equivalent to just one week out of practice

Face-to-face access to tutors

In person and online coaching – delegates have the opportunity to ask questions relevant to them and listen to first hand experiences

Three in-person sessions

Beginning, middle and end of the course – including lunch and snacks, giving delegates an opportunity to meet others and socialise

Home learning elements

Available for you to work-through in your own time on SPVS E-learning hub

Day ticket to SPVS Congress 2027

Final wrap up session at SPVS Congress 2027 and enjoy a day at the event

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