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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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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.