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Search Begins for Top Practice Manager
Denise Coston, Practice Manager of the Year 2011
Nominations are being sought for Practice Manager of the Year 2012.

Members of veterinary teams across the country are being invited to nominate candidates for the most accomplished UK practice manager in preparation for the Petplan and The Veterinary Business Journal's Practice Manager of the Year award for 2012.

Three finalists will be chosen and the winner announced at the annual Petplan Veterinary Awards in April 2012.

The three finalists will be assessed on their competency in areas such as staff development, financial strategy and marketing initiative.

Robin Fearon, editor of the VBJ, described it as "a distinct pleasure" to launch the awards programme every year.

He said: "These awards are so important in promoting the role and highlighting the crucial part that managers play in practice strategy and success - we can't wait to see your nominations."

2011's award went to Denise Coston of Castle Veterinary Surgeons, County Durham.

She expressed her support for the award, citing the simple reason that "it makes you feel valued." She added: "I would say to anyone thinking of nominating their practice manager: 'just do it.'"

As well as a commemorative plaque, the winner will receive one year's free membership to the VPMA.

Nominations close on February 10th 2012. To download an application pack, click here.


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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.