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9 Mar 2023

Finalists revealed for 2023 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Professionals who have gone above and beyond will be recognised at awards ceremony in Manchester later this month  (23 March).

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Finalists revealed for 2023 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Finalists have been announced for an awards ceremony that recognises outstanding vets, vet nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff.

The Petplan Veterinary Awards, now in its 24th year, returns to Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 23 March, with actress and comedian Sally Phillips hosting the occasion.

More than 30,000 nominations were submitted to organisers and insurance firm Petplan, highlighting colleagues, and clients for their dedication in going above and beyond when it comes to the health of the nation’s pets.

Finalists

This year’s finalists are split into five categories, including:

Practice support staff of the year: 

  • Rhiannon Lewis, Streatham Hill Vets, Streatham
  • Laura Cameron, Lomond Veterinary Clinic, Helensburgh
  • Louise O’Reilly, Vets4Pets, Llanrumney

Practice manager of the year:

  • Kristen Lorimer, Blue House Veterinary Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
  • Louise Newman, Blue Cross Vets, Merton
  • Nicki Ridgeway, Vets4Pets, Northwich

Practice of the year:

  • Hollybank Veterinary Centre, Northwich
  • Lanes Vets, Poulton-le-Fylde
  • Milfeddygon Williams Vets, Gwynedd

Vet nurse of the year: 

  • Caroline Jones, Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic, York
  • Helen Rooney, Pet Blood Bank, Loughborough
  • Lesley Ramsey, Debenham Veterinary Practice, Stowmarket

Vet of the year:

  • Andrew Hayes, Towcester Equine Vets, Towcester
  • Claire McCabe, Craemill Veterinary Clinic, Cookstown
  • Laurence Behrens, Goddard Veterinary Group, Dagenham.

‘Outstanding’

Bella von Mesterhazy, sales and marketing director at Petplan, said: “This year’s finalist line-up includes an outstanding array of veterinary professionals and practices, and Petplan is delighted to be celebrating the highest achievements in pet health care once again.

“We’re incredibly excited to come together with the finalists in Manchester this year to thank them for their fantastic efforts, as well as celebrating a shared passion for the well-being of our pets.”