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2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards Finalists announced
2011's Practice Manager of the Year Award Winner - Denise Coston
Finalists for prestigious awards announced

Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, has announced the finalists for the 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards, also known as the ‘Vet Oscars’. Now in its 13th year, the Petplan Veterinary Awards received its biggest response yet with over 3,000 nominations submitted for exceptional veterinary staff across the UK.

The finalists for each of the categories are:

Vet of the Year
Zaila Dunbar, Queens Park Veterinary Practice - London
Tony Barnes, Manor Veterinary Clinic - Folkestone
Mark Taylor, Feldon Veterinary Centre - Bedworth

Vet Nurse of the Year
Lucy Kells, The Wildlife Aid Foundation – Leatherhead
Rachael Harris, Elms Veterinary Surgery – Monmouth
Sarah Algar, Brentknoll Veterinary Centre Ltd - Worcester

Support Staff of the Year
Sarah Bowler, Holly House Veterinary Surgery – Knutsford
Jane Wyatt, George Hunt and Son – Poynton
Cathy Campbell, Haygate Veterinary Centre – Telford

Vet Practice of the Year
Eastcott Veterinary Clinic and Hospital – Swindon
Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital – County Durham
Broadleys Veterinary Hospital – Stirling

Practice Manager of the Year
Mair Bell, Priory Veterinary Limited, Gwalia Gardens - Pwlhai
Anne Richings, Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital - London
Sharon Tongue, Moor Cottage Veterinary Hospital - Bracknell

All finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony that will take place on 12th April at the Birmingham Town Hall, where the winners will be announced. This year's compère will be up-and-coming comedian Seann Walsh, who will be following in the footsteps of previous compères Michael McIntyre, Alistair McGowan, Frankie Boyle and Jason Manford.

For further information, please visit www.petplan.co.uk/vetawards/

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

News Story 1
 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com