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Veterinary Oscars celebrate excellence in the profession
Gyles Brandreth hosting Petplan awards
Gyles Brandreth returned to host the Petplan Awards 2014.

Members of the practice team honoured with top awards

A glittering event at Birmingham Town Hall last week brought together vets, nurses and practice managers for the Petplan Awards 2014.

Now in its 15th year, the event is known affectionately as "The Veterinary Oscars" and recognises outstanding members of the veterinary profession.

Back by popular demand was hilarious host Gyles Brandreth, who made sure guests were doubled up with laughter all evening.

Alongside a sumptuous dinner, guests enjoyed an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues - and, of course, the chance to celebrate the incredible work of the profession.

This year saw 12,000 clients and members of the profession nominate deserving vets, nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff.

An independent judging panel had the difficult task of choosing two finalists and a winner for each category.

Newly inaugurated BSAVA president Kate McConnell, presented Henrietta Fidler with Practice Support Staff of the Year Award for her outstanding work with clients at Beech House Veterinary Centre in Surrey. Meanwhile, Medivet's Charlotte Futter won Petplan Insurance Advisor of the Year.

BVA president Robin Hargreaves presented Hector Low from Old Mill vets with the Vet of the Year award, recognising his dedication to his clients and the profession.

Practice Manager of the Year went to Sharon Lane-Kieltyka, "a people person through and through", whose enthusiasm for the industry is "something to be admired".

Tina Wright from Warbeck House Veterinary Centre headed to the stage to collect the Vet Nurse of the Year award from BVNA president Kirstie Shield.

Tina set up an ear care club at the practice for patients who suffer from recurrent ear problems. She has put her "heart and soul" into the project, as well as tutoring student nurses and running popular puppy socialisation classes.

Finally, to raucous applause, The Vets' Place in Cheshire was awarded Practice of the Year by RCVS president Colonel Neil Smith. The practice has gone from strength to strength since setting up in 2009 and members of the team really get to know their clients and pets.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.