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Finalists announced for Petplan Veterinary Awards
Pictured: The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, where the award ceremony will be held.
The finalists were selected from over 22,000 nominees.

The finalists have been announced for the 23rd annual Petplan Veterinary Awards, which celebrates the commitment and hard work of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff.

Head of sales and partnerships at Petplan, James Barnes, said: “We’re delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Veterinary Awards. The awards celebrate the dedication and brilliant work carried out by some of the UK’s very best veterinary professionals.”

Over 22,000 nominations were made for this year's awards, with the finalists for each award as follows:

Practice Support Staff of the Year
Lucy Ellis, Hafren Veterinary Group’s Hafren Surgery, Newtown, Powys
Olivia Scott, Rathgael Veterinary Clinic Ltd, Bangor, County Down
Rachel Gregory, Park Veterinary Clinic, Prestwich, Greater Manchester

Practice Manager of the Year
Claire Mycock, Little Rock Equine Vets Ltd, Endon, Staffordshire
Helen Helme, Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Jon Barnes, Manor Veterinary Clinic, Folkstone, Kent

Practice of the Year
East Barnet Veterinary Surgery, East Barnet, Hertfordshire
Irlam Animal Clinic, Irlam, Greater Manchester
Pinfold Vets East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire

Vet Nurse of the Year
Barbara Millar, Millburn Veterinary Practice, Coleraine, Londonderry
Christine Fairbairn, Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd, Stocksfield, Northumberland
Felicity Caldwell, The Sheffield College, Hillsborough, South Yorkshire

Vet of the Year
David Hodges, Stellar Vets, Littlehampton, Anchor Springs, Littlehampton
Emma Green, Grazely Vets, Farnborough, Hampshire
Mark Lowrie, Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington, Derby

“Congratulations to all the 2022 finalists on this fantastic achievement,” James continued. Having been virtual for the last couple of years, the 2022 Awards provides an opportunity to physically say thank you to our veterinary professionals for going the extra mile in their devotion to the care of pets. 

“We’re looking forward to celebrating with them all at the awards ceremony in Manchester this March.”

The Ceremony will take place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 24 March 2022, and will be a special black-tie occasion to celebrate the finalists' dedication. 

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.