Cyber Threats: What every Veterinary practice needs to know
Thursday 24th September 2026, 7:30pm – 8:45pm
What’s the difference between a major retailer hit by a cyber attack, and your veterinary practice? Not as much as you might think.
Cyber crime has made headlines over the past year, with organisations such as Co-op and Marks & Spencer experiencing serious disruption. The reality is that veterinary practices face many of the same threats – and are often seen as easier targets.
This session will use real-world veterinary examples to show how and why practices are being targeted, the true cost of an attack, and the simple steps that can significantly reduce risk. Attendees will leave with practical, specific guidance and a clear understanding of what to do if, and when, they are affected.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the most common cyber threats targeting veterinary practices and recognise the early warning signs of an attack.
- Implement practical cyber-safe behaviours within a veterinary environment to protect practice management systems, client data, and payment information.
- Respond confidently to a suspected cyber incident, understanding immediate actions, escalation routes, and how to minimise disruption to patient care and day-to-day operations.
Jack is a Veterinary IT Expert, Certified Ethical Hacker and CEO of Veterinary IT Services, he has worked alongside the veterinary sector since he set up his first business at age 16. He has made it his mission to help veterinary clinics across the UK utilise their technology so that they can function in a secure, professional and efficient manner, leaving vets to focus on patient care. He is passionate about ensuring he has created something that outlives him and supports other businesses to be efficient and profitable. Jack is an animal lover, describing his labrador Puffin as the apple of his eye. He is also super passionate about wingsuiting, his hobby that has developed into representing Great Britain in the British Wingsuit Acrobatics team.
