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Join us for an insightful session exploring the concept of neurodiversity and its relevance in today’s veterinary profession. This webinar will cover what neurodiversity means, why it matters, and how it shows up in the veterinary sector. We’ll also discuss the importance of psychological safety and the key role neuro-inclusion plays in creating a more equitable and supportive work environment for everyone.

Whether you’re a vet, nurse, manager, or colleague, this session offers practical insight and real-world strategies to support and uplift neurodivergent professionals in your workplace.

Topics include:

• What is neurodiversity, and why is it important?
• Common neurodivergent experiences within veterinary workplaces
• Building psychological safety for neurodivergent team members
• Laying the foundations for a neuro-inclusive culture

About our speaker: Kirstie is an autistic, ADHD equine internal medicine specialist with experience in both private practice and academia. She also has a PG Certificate in Counselling Skills and is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Coach. She provides workplace neurodiversity and mental health training, as well as workshops and coaching for neurodivergent individuals through her company, Unedited Minds. Kirstie is also EDI Lead at Harper Keele Veterinary School and a Trustee of Vetlife. Kirstie has published research on the workplace stressors of autistic vets and is currently working with the RCVS on recommendations for supporting neurodivergent vet and vet nurse students.

This is part one of a two-part webinar series around Neurodiversity within the Veterinary sector.

Part two: How to Be a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice is on Wednesday, the 24th of September at 7 pm.

More details to follow.

When? Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
VIRTUAL ONLINE CPD VIA ZOOM

Where? Online Event