AniCura Medical Congress

We warmly invite you to join us in the historic city of Cracow for our upcoming AniCura Medical Congress, where we will come together under the banner of AniCura claim: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF VETERINARY CARE, TOGETHER.

Details

6th – 7th June 2025, Cracow, Poland

Place: Hotel Double Tree by Hilton, Cracow
Participants: 200+ veterinarians
Medical Agenda: high profile lecturers

All lectures in English.

Cracow, a city where history and legend intertwine, will serve as the perfect backdrop for this inspiring event. As you walk the cobbled streets and pass the majestic Wawel Castle, you may even catch a glimpse of the legendary Wawel Dragon – a fitting symbol for the challenges we face and the innovative spirit that drives veterinry medicine forward.

Join us for engaging scientific sessions, collaborative discussions, and the chance to explore a city rich in culture, history, and stories - including those where animals, from the traditional Lajkonik warrior on a horse, to the watchtower pigeons, have always played a special role.

Agenda / day 1

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:20 Welcome
Karin Löfqvist - General Manager AniCura CEE
14:20 - 15:20 Oncology
From despair to miracle, advanced and innovative techniques in veterinary oncology.
Ludmila Bicanova (CH) - Medical Director, Dipl. ECVIM CA
15:20 - 16:20 Neurology
Off legs - the common things are common.
Viktor Palus (SK) - MVDr., PhD., Diplomate ECVN
16:20 - 16:50 Coffee break
16:50 - 17:50 Aneasthesiology
Targeted analgetic blocks in both chronic and acute pain management.
Zofia Fraś (PL) - DVM, VAT, AVA, IVAPM member
17:50 - 18:00 End of Day - summary

Agenda / day 2

9:00 - 9:10 Welcome Day 2
Karin Löfqvist - General Manager AniCura CEE
9:10 - 10:10 Orthopaedics
Heriditary and environmental influence on puppies growth - how can we predict and counteract future orthopedic problems?
Krzysztof Zdeb (PL) - DVM, PHD, SAScert, Practice Manager
10:10 - 11:10 Internal medicine
Nasopharyngeal stenosis in dogs and cats.
Doris Kampner (AT) - DVM, Internal Medicine
11:10 - 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 - 12:30 Oncology
Early detection and prevention of cancer in small animals - Highlighting the Veterinarians role in screening, client eduction, and preventative strategies with nutrition and environmental considerations.
Ondrej Skor (CZ) - MVDr., Dipl. ECVIM CA (Oncology)
12:30 - 13:30 Endoscopy
Treatment of patients with tracheal and broncheal collapse, including stenting.
Jakub Migurski (PL) - DVM, Specialist in Surgery
13:30 - 13:45 End of Day - summary
Karin Löfqvist - General Manager AniCura CEE

Speakers

Ludmila Bicanova

Ludmila completed her degree in veterinary medicine in 2009 in Brno. In 2017 she started the residency program in oncology (ECVIM-CA Onco) at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna and successfully graduated in spring 2022. Since November 2022, she has been working as a specialist in medical oncology at AniCura AOI Center and assumed the role of Medical Director on January 1, 2025.

Viktor Palus

Viktor graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice in 2005. He began his career at the University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno, then moved to the UK in 2007 for a second opinion small animal practice. In 2008, he started a general internship at Dick White Referrals and later completed a residency in veterinary neurology, becoming a Diplomate of ECVN in 2012. He returned to Slovakia in 2014 and founded Neurovet in 2017. Neurovet became part of AniCura in 2024. Viktor specializes in complex neurosurgical cases and enjoys teaching and publishing in his field.

Zofia Fraś

Zofia graduated from Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) in 2011, specializing in anesthesiology and pain management in dogs and cats. Since 2016, she has been lecturing both nationally and internationally. In 2018, she earned the VAT title from the International Veterinary Anesthesia School. Zofia is a member of AVA and IVAPM, with a focus on pharmacology and optimizing anesthetic procedures.

Krzysztof Zdeb

Krzysztof, a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at SGGW in Warsaw (2004), became a specialist in animal surgery in 2016 and earned his PhD in veterinary sciences in 2024. He is an active member of ESVOT, AOVet, and PSLWMZ and frequently lectures at national and international conferences. He has co-authored several publications, including a textbook on general surgery and small animal orthopedics.

Doris Kampner

Doris graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna in 2011. She completed a rotating internship and a residency in small animal medicine. Afterward, she worked as a senior clinician in Zurich before returning home to lead the Internal Medicine department at AniCura Veterinary Clinic in Hollabrunn. Her special interests include respiratory diseases and endoscopy.

Ondrej Skor

Ondrej graduated from Veterinary University Brno in 2008 and completed his oncology residency at the University of Vienna in 2017. He passed the ECVIM-CA exam and worked at Animal Health Trust in England. He currently leads oncology teams at Regiavet Prague, Vetpoint Bratislava, and Animavets Žilina, and is involved in research, particularly in intratumoral therapy and immunotherapy.

Jakub Migurski

Jakub graduated from the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław in 2012. After volunteering in Thailand, he became a specialist in veterinary surgery in 2021. He focuses on endoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and managing pulmonary conditions like tracheal collapsibility. With over 13 years of experience, he has performed over a thousand stent implantations and has been involved in innovative procedures for six years. Jakub now shares his knowledge through training and conferences, aiming to raise veterinary diagnostic and treatment standards.