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9 Mar 2022

Finalists for Petplan Awards 2022 revealed

Judges have gone through more than 22,000 nominations to select 15 finalists with the winners to be announced at an awards ceremony in Manchester on 24 March. 

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Finalists for Petplan Awards 2022 revealed

An awards event dedicated to celebrating the work of vets, vet nurses and vet staff nationwide is set to return for its 23rd year.

Nominations have been submitted by clients and colleagues for the returning Petplan Veterinary Awards, with winners set to be announced as part of a black-tie event coming to Manchester on 24 March.

Finalists

The awards will be hosted at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, where five winners from more than 22,000 nominations will be revealed.

Now, the finalists in each of the five award categories are being made public for the first time.

Practice Support Staff of the Year

The Practice Support Staff of the Year finalists are:

  • Lucy Ellis, Hafren Veterinary Group’s Hafren Surgery, Newtown, Powys.
  • Olivia Scott, Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor, County Down.
  • Rachel Gregory, Park Veterinary Clinic, Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

Practice Manager of the Year

The Practice Manager of the Year finalists are:

  • Claire Mycock, Little Rock Equine Vets, Endon, Staffordshire.
  • Helen Helme, Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, Ledbury, Herefordshire.
  • Jon Barnes, Manor Veterinary Clinic, Folkstone, Kent.

Practice of the Year

The Practice of the Year finalists are:

  • East Barnet Veterinary Surgery, East Barnet, Hertfordshire.
  • Irlam Animal Clinic, Irlam, Greater Manchester.
  • Pinfold Vets, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Vet Nurse of the Year

The Vet Nurse of the Year finalists are:

  • Barbara Millar, Millburn Veterinary Practice, Coleraine, Londonderry.
  • Christine Fairbairn, Orchard House Veterinary Centres, Northumberland.
  • Felicity Caldwell, The Sheffield College, Hillsborough, South Yorkshire.

Vet of the Year

The Vet of the Year finalists are:

  • David Hodges, Stellar Vets, Littlehampton, West Sussex.
  • Emma Green, Grazely Vets, Farnborough, Hampshire.
  • Mark Lowrie, Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington, Derby.

‘Brilliant work’

Head of sales and partnerships at Petplan, James Barnes, said: “We’re delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s veterinary awards. The awards celebrate the dedication and brilliant work carried out by some of the UK’s very best veterinary professionals.

“Congratulations to all the 2022 finalists on this fantastic achievement. We are looking forward to celebrating with them all at the awards ceremony in Manchester this March.”