BVRA Congress 2026

Dr. Chloe Hannigan

Dr. Chloe Hannigan BVetMed MRCVS (RYT-500) is a travel-obsessed locum small animal vet and registered Yoga Alliance Professionals yoga/meditation teacher, and founded VetYogi in 2017 to improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of the veterinary community. Through VetYogi, Chloe (and her fabulous associate yoga teachers), provides yoga and meditation classes tailored to veterinary needs, delivers in-practice CPD wellbeing workshops and conference/event speaker sessions, and offers an online wellbeing subscription service, the VetYogi Collective. With a mix of on-demand and live yoga and meditation classes, the VetYogi Collective creates exclusive content for the whole veterinary team, and offers a variety of yoga and meditation styles and membership benefits to suit each role in our community, from vets & nurses to receptionists, management and students. VetYogi also offers a selection of yoga props, clothing and accessories, and VY home fragrance gifts all designed to help busy working professionals create a sanctuary of calm in their own space, available through our online shop and at some events. For more information see www.vetyogi.com

Talk Synopsis

Wellbeing Toolkit at Work: Reception Desk Edition

Talking about how to feel less stressed at work is all well and good, but how about exploring some practical tools you can actually use in vet practice-specific situations? Join Chloé from VetYogi for a blend of chair yoga, mindfulness & breath work techniques – all which can be done at the reception desk itself! Build your wellbeing toolkit and take away mini self-care moments you can use when you most need them.