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Alistair McGowan to Compère Vet Awards
“I’m really looking forward to hosting what I hear will be a very glamorous and unforgettable evening,” says McGowan.
Top-rated comedian and impressionist Alistair McGowan is to compère for the 2010 Petplan Veterinary Awards, for which there have been over 1800 nominations.

The 11th annual Petplan Vet Awards, which celebrate the veterinary sectors top professionals across the UK, will be held on the 8th of April as part of the BSAVA Congress in Birmingham. Previous compères for the awards include Jason Manford, Michael McIntyre and Frankie Boyle.

McGowan is best known to British audiences for The Big Impression which was, for four years, one of BBC1’s top-rating comedy programmes – winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003.

“I’m really looking forward to hosting what I hear will be a very glamorous and unforgettable evening,” says McGowan.

Petplan’s Marketing Manager Alison Andrew says, “The Petplan Veterinary Awards are an opportunity to recognise the tireless and outstanding work of veterinary staff.

“We’re all excited about having Alistair as our compère this year, who I’m sure will keep everyone highly entertained on what will be another glittering awards ceremony.”

This year over 1,800 nominations, from customers and colleagues, have been received for the following categories – Vet of the Year, Vet Nurse of the Year, Receptionist of the Year and Practice of the Year.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register 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