International VETWeek 2026

Back by popular demand, with strong partners supporting the event Join VETweek 2026 addressed directly to veterinarians and nurses. Get updated and meet with both colleagues and highly skilled experts.


What to expect
Programme and Content



Look forward to four days with knowledge, inspiration, and networking! From April 21–24, 2026, we once again gather veterinarians and veterinary nurses for this year’s VETWeek at Hornstrup Conference Center near Vejle. You can expect a week with:
  • High-level expertise and new knowledge

  • Inspiring speakers

  • Opportunities to network with colleagues from Denmark and abroad

  • A professional and welcoming learning environment

In 2026, you once again have the chance to join one of the most welcoming communities in the veterinary field. VETweek offers a calm and inspiring setting where you can immerse yourself in new knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen your professional network.

Across all four days, you can tailor your own learning journey by choosing between three courses per day across different clinical areas. All sessions are taught in English and led by skilled specialists who combine strong academic insight with practical relevance.

VETweek 2026 features a broad and valuable range of topics, including:
  • Laboratory diagnostics

  • Orthopaedics and chiropractic care

  • Cardiology

  • Pain and senior patients

  • Behaviour

  • Endocrinology and dermatology


VETweek 2026 Course Programme
Choose between 10 Courses



Select the courses that match your interests and make the most of a week dedicated to learning, networking, and professional growth!

April 21 | Pain Management
Master local anesthesia and pain management with Johannes Fogh. This course will equip you with the skills to confidently perform nerve blocks, manage pain for acute patients, and effectively use CRI. You'll also gain the expertise to make safe decisions regarding overdoses and ensure optimal pain relief in your practice. This course is developed, and organized by our partner, Salfarm.

April 21 | Endocrinology
This course is developed and organised by our partner, Dechra.

April 21–22 | Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing
Learn how to recognise and support the emotional and behavioural needs of dogs and cats in everyday practice. You’ll identify key behavioural indicators, manage common challenges such as fear and separation-related issues, and use pheromones, nutraceuticals, and medication with confidence. Each day ends with an interactive Q&A session to help you apply your new knowledge in the clinic. This course is taught by Sarah Heath and is developed and organised by our partner, Ceva.

April 22 | Dermatology / Otitis
This course is developed and organised by our partner, Dechra.

April 22 | Feline dental disease
Get a clear and practical overview of the most common dental conditions in cats – from early detection of oral pain to effective treatment strategies in everyday practice. This course is developed and organised by Eickemeyer.

April 23 | Senior Dog Challenges
Learn to recognise the most common issues in ageing dogs — from sensory decline and chronic pain to separation-related problems and cognitive dysfunction. Get practical tools to support senior patients and guide owners with effective management, training, nutraceuticals, and medication. This course is developed, and organized by our partner, Salfarm.

April 23 | Orthopaedics from Puppy to Adult
Get a clear overview of musculoskeletal development in puppies and how early movement, training and management shape lifelong function. You’ll also explore key orthopaedic conditions in young and adult dogs, including hip dysplasia, elbow disease, cruciate injuries and patellar luxation — plus current diagnostic and treatment options such as arthroscopy, total hip replacement and dynamic TPLO. The course is developed, and organized by our partner, Boehringer Ingelheim.

April 23–24 | Optimizing your diagnostic laboratory
This course covers topics such as improving sample quality, managing workflow to spend less time in the lab, leveraging technology to evaluate results quickly, IDEXX innovations in the veterinary laboratory. The course is developed, and organized by our partner, Idexx.

April 24 | Ophthalmology
This course is developed and organised by Eickemeyer.

April 24 | Cardiology
Improve your ability to stay calm and maintain an overview when presented with a patient with a heart murmur or signs of cardiac disease. Learn what you can assess and manage in your own clinic or hospital — and what should be referred. You will also gain confidence in the anaesthesia of cardiac patients and get a short introduction to echocardiographic techniques through a practical demonstration. The course is developed, and organized by our partner, Boehringer Ingelheim.

Please note: We may take a few photos during the week for use in Eickemeyer’s marketing. Just let us know if you prefer not to be included.