📅 October 8th 2026 8.30am – 5.00pm
📍 Spring Grove House, West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF
Vetpreneur members save 20% on all tickets (Code available in our WhatsApp community)
The veterinary profession is entering a defining period of change. Clinical excellence remains fundamental, but it is no longer enough on its own. The practices that thrive will be led by people who can see beyond today’s demands, think strategically, inspire others, harness technology and turn change into opportunity.
Your leadership journey begins before you arrive, with focused pre-work to reveal how you lead, the impact you have and where your greatest opportunities for growth lie. Building on those insights, this immersive day will take you through five practical leadership shifts, moving from awareness to action and from managing the present to shaping the future. You will leave challenged, energised and equipped with greater clarity, practical tools, a personalised Leadership Map and a bold commitment to lead yourself, your team and your practice with greater purpose, courage and impact.
By the end of this event, you will be able to:
- Use The Leadership Map to assess where you are today, define the leader you want to become and identify the specific shifts that will move you forward.
- Interpret your DISC and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Leadership Profile, recognise your triggers and blind spots, and adapt your behaviour so your impact matches your intent, especially under pressure.
- Step beyond day-to-day management and think like a CEO, setting clear strategic direction, leading change and preparing your practice to thrive in an evolving veterinary landscape.
- Create a courageous, high-performing culture by building trust, strengthening accountability, unlocking potential and inspiring greater ownership across your team.
- Harness technology and AI to attract, engage and retain loyal clients, strengthen the client experience and create meaningful competitive advantage.
- Strengthen your resilience by identifying sustainable habits and routines that protect your wellbeing and enable you to lead and perform at your best.
- Turn insight into action through your personal ROAR Commitment: clear, meaningful steps that you will own and put into practice after the event.
Agenda
| Time | Activity | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 8.30 | Arrival and registration | |
| 9:00 | Welcome, Introductions & Agenda | Emma Barnes & Tracey Morley Jewkes |
| 9:30 | Shift One: The Leadership Wake-Up Call | Emma Barnes & Tracey Morley Jewkes |
| 10:15 | Comfort break (Networking) | |
| 10:30 | Shift One: Intent vs Impact | Emma Barnes |
| 11:30 | Shift Two: Think like a CEO | Tracey Morley Jewkes |
| 12:30 | Networking Lunch | |
| 13:00 | Leadership Safari | |
| 14:00 | Shift Three: The Courageous Culture | Tracey Morley Jewkes |
| 15:00 | Comfort break (Networking) | |
| 15:15 | Shift Four: Build Your Digital Army | Emma Barnes & Tracey Morley Jewkes & Fiona Sanderson |
| 16:00 | Shift Five: The Resilient Leader | Tracey Morley Jewkes |
| 16:30 | ROAR – Reflect, Own, Accelerate, Rise | All |
| 17:00 | Close |
Accommodation
Make a proper trip of it and stay close by. We’ve handpicked three options to suit every budget and taste, from a night among the animals to a comfortable, convenient base a short drive away. All accommodation is booked directly, at your own cost.
Stay in the heart of the Safari Park
Safari Lodges (on site)
Wake up surrounded by the wild. Lie next to lions, read a giraffe a bedtime story or get happy with a hippo. The lodges sleep between two and six guests, so you can keep one to yourself or share with friends.
➡️ Distance: On site
➡️ Address: Safari Lodges West Midland Safari Park, Bewdley DY12 1LF
➡️ To book: Email enquiries@safarivenues.co.uk or greg.austin@wmsp.co.uk and quote Vetpreneur for 10% off
Please note: some lodges for the evening of 7th October have already sold out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Country manor comfort nearby
An elegant country house hotel set in its own grounds, ideal if you’d like a touch of luxury the evening before the event.
➡️ Distance: 5 miles, around 15 minutes by car
➡️ Address: Stone, Kidderminster, DY10 4PJ
➡️ To book: Book directly at hogarths.co.uk
Simple, central and great value
A comfortable base close to both the venue and the town centre.
➡️ Distance: 2 miles, around 9 minutes by car
➡️ Address: Slingfield Mill, Weavers Wharf, Kidderminster, DY10 1AA
➡️ To book: Book directly at premierinn.com