Hill's & MSD Animal Health
Veterinary Nurses Weekend 2026
31 July - 2 August 2026
Join us for our annual weekend of great CPD, networking, and of course a bit of fun & creativity!
This year’s event will be held at the magical Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge in Muldersdrift, but will also be a hybrid event so that EVERYONE has access to CPD with our great line up of speakers!
Mark the date in your calendars and rosters!
The event will be live streamed for virtual (online) viewing for those that are unable to attend in person. You will also be able to register for the online event and watch the replay at a later stage.
Registration closes on 30 June 2026.
SATURDAY, 01 AUGUST 2026
08:50Welcome & Introduction09:00Being Human in Vet practice (Helen Silver-MacMahon)
| 08:30 | Registration and arrival coffee/tea |
| 10:00 | Behaviour First: Integrating Animal-Centred Care into Everyday Veterinary Practice (Ilse Fourie) |
| 11:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 | Compassion in practice (Helen Silver-MacMahon) |
| 12:30 | The Purr-plexing Problem of Pee: Navigating Chronic Kidney Disease (Dr Roelof Berg) |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | The Power in a Team (Helen Silver-MacMahon) |
| 15:30 | The GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY of opening a Veterinary Nursing Facility (Sr Lizelle Heather) |
| 16:00 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:30 | The latest from MSD Animal Health (Dr Mats Abatzidis) |
| 17:00 | The Science of Taste (Hill’s) |
| 17:30 | Activity sponsord by MSD |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
SUNDAY, 02 AUGUST 2026
| 08:30 | From Carrier to Clinic: A Low-Stress, Cat-Centred Patient Journey (Ilse Fourie) |
| 09:30 | Pain control and antibiotic stewardship in soft tissue injuries (Dr Ryan Walton) |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00 | Wound management- what to do when (Dr Ryan Walton) |
| 12:00 | Practical Wound Management Case Study (Sr Tamarin Fisher) |
| 12:30 | Feeding the hospital patient (Dr Karien Brink) |
| 13:00 | Closing/Lunch/Departure |
Nestled within the sprawling Cradle Moon Conservancy, our collection of 50 rondawels offers a diverse array of luxurious retreats. Each abode blends seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness, presenting guests with a choice of unique accommodations ranging from traditional charm to modern elegance. As you select your haven, prepare to immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of nature, where every moment unfolds amidst the lush landscapes and untamed wildlife of the conservancy. Whether you seek serene moments by the lakeshores or thrilling encounters with Africa’s iconic creatures, our rondawels ensure an unforgettable journey into the heart of the continent’s untamed beauty.
Accommodation limited to 100 people.
Guest accommodation consists of two bedroom thatched rondawels in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind. Accommodation is based on sharing only, with an option for a single room with a shared bathroom within a rondawel.
Each rondawel has a tea and coffee station. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities. Underfloor heating in the bathroom and bedroom help to keep the cold at bay. Each rondawel has a veranda on which guests can enjoy their sundowners while watching a glorious African sunset.
Limited WiFi is available, We do not have TV’s in our Rondawels, but you are welcome to join us in our TV Lounge.
Experience Cradle Moon
All activities can be booked on-site at reception.
- MTB (own Bike) – R50 pp
- MTB (hire a Bike) – R500 pp
- Hiking – no Guide – R50 pp
- Guests are welcome to hike on their own on the Marked Routes ONLY (5km and 9km)
- Canoeing/Paddling (only allowed from sunrise to sunset) – R50 pp
- R100 for canoe hire
For more information, click here.
