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Winners of the 2018 Petplan awards announced
Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Snodland, Kent (pictured) won the Veterinary Practice of the Year Award.

Awards honour nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff

The winners of the 2018 Petplan veterinary awards, which celebrate the nation’s most outstanding vets, have been announced.

Now in their 19th year, the awards also honour the nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff who go the extra mile to keep pets healthy and give owners peace of mind.

Head of partnerships James Barnes from Petplan said: “This year we received an outstanding number of nominations, seeing over 22,000 entries from pet owners and the veterinary community. The quality of entries was exceptionally high and our judges had a very tough decision choosing the winners in each category.”

He added: “We had a brilliant evening celebrating the outstanding talent of our deserving winners and would like to congratulate them on such a fantastic achievement!”

Veterinary Practice Manager of the Year

Helen McHugh of Holmefield Veterinary Clinic in Selby, North Yorkshire, scooped the Veterinary Practice Manager of the Year Award.  Judges praised for Helen for her strong commitment to her patients and customers, whilst always maintaining a lead-by-example approach to motivate the team.

Vet Nurse of the Year

Anna Ashworth of Dalehead Veterinary Group in Settle, North Yorkshire took home the Vet Nurse of the Year Award for her proactivity towards her own personal development. Judges said that Anna stood out due to her education in large animal welfare and that she was a great example of how an RVN can make an impact both in practice and in the rural community.

Veterinary Practice of the Year

Sandhole Veterinary Centre in Snodland, Kent, won the Veterinary Practice of the Year Award. The practice was praised for its outstanding care for both animals and staff, demonstrating a great level of community engagement. Judges also praised the team for spending a weekend delivering free care at an animal rescue centre.

Vet of the Year

Martin Brice of Emerson’s Green Vet Surgery in Bristol, Avon, was crowned Vet of the Year for his leadership style, compassion to clients and the community.  Judges said that Martin continually motivates staff members to improve and progress their career.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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