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2012 Petplan Awards
Seann Walsh
This year's veterinary 'Oscars' a huge success.

Veterinary professionals from across the UK gathered together to celebrate the 2012 Petplan awards last night at Birmingham Town Hall.

Great entertainment from Steve Cram and Seann Walsh coupled with good food and company made the night a winner before the awards were even announced!

Winners from the evening included:

  • Mair Bell (Priory Veterinary Ltd) - Practice Manager of the Year
  • Lucy Kells (The Wildlife Aid Foundation) - Vet Nurse of the Year
  • Zaila Dunbar (Queens Park Veterinary Practice) - Vet of the Year
  • Sarah Bowler (Holly House Veterinary Surgery) - Support Staff of the Year
  • Eastcott Veterinary Clinic and Hospital - Vet Practice of the Year

Big congratulations to all the winners and to the Petplan team for hosting such a spectacular event. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 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.