Petplan award finalists announced

The finalists for the 25^th Petplan Veterinary Awards have been announced ahead of the annual presentation later this month.

Officials say more than 38,000 nominations have been submitted across the five award categories this year, with finalists being chosen by representatives of the BSAVA, BVA and BVNA.

The awards are due to be presented at a ceremony in Manchester on 21 March during BSAVA Congress.

Finalists

The finalists are:

Practice Support Staff of the Year

• Tina Jackson-Woods – Ashlands Veterinary Centre
• Sian Smith – Dee Valley Vets, St Martins
• Rachel Tring – Pride Veterinary Centre

Practice Manager of the Year

• Emma Bartlett – The Bridge Veterinary Clinic
• Johanna Moore – Dave Cumber Vets
• Chloe Round – Farr and Pursey Equine Veterinary Services

Practice of the Year

• Belvoir Vets
• House and Jackson
• Mulberry House Vets

Vet Nurse of the Year

• Kirsteen Morrison – Old Mill Veterinary Practice
• Nicole Shorto – Peak Veterinary Practice
• Laura Hearst – Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic

Vet of the Year

• Susanna Alwen – Greyfriars Rehabilitation Centre
• Alison Hammond – Mainstone Veterinary Clinic
• Kirsty Richards – Tower Veterinary Centre

Record numbers

Petplan trading director Bella von Mesterhazy said: “We have seen a record-breaking number of nominations for this year’s awards highlighting just how appreciative pet owners and veterinary colleagues alike are of the incredible work that goes on in practices across the UK.

“We witness this on a daily basis and, after 25 years championing the dedication and compassion of those in the veterinary industry, we are looking forward to celebrating all the finalists and applauding the winners at this year’s event on 21 March.”