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Independent practice scoops top business awards
The Bright Side Crew with their investors (before the awards started).

Bright Side Vets recognised for customer care

An East-Midlands veterinary practice has been honoured for its excellence in customer service.

Bright Side Vets, located in Swadlincote, scooped the prize at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards.
One of over different forty business competing in twelve categories, the practice also took home the award for ‘Small Business of the Year’.

“Winning these awards is a great accolade and we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved that has been recognised in this way,” said Jason Freezer, practice manager and joint owner of Bright Side Vets.

“We have a great team of people working alongside us and these awards are a testament to the hard work and effort they put in every day as well as recognition of the support from our customers.”

Established just under three years ago, Bright Side Vets was set up with a clear ethos to deliver the highest standards of care for both its patients and customers.

“It’s what sets us out from the others - we put the customer and their pets at the centre of our business ensuring we don’t get complacent about being in a service industry,” Jason continued.

Head vet adjoint owner Kelly Freezer added: “It’s been an eye-opener for me, entering the awards as I’ve never experienced another vets being involved in competitions that feature such variety of other business types. I would recommend it, however, to anyone - it’s a great opportunity to reflect on what you do and to take stock on how you can improve your service.”

The East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) Business Awards recognise companies that have pioneered new concepts and innovation, excelled in commercial enterprise or distinguished themselves with their attitude to workforce development.

Selected winners will go on to the regional finals of the British Chambers of Commerce Awards which take place on 25 September.

 

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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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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.