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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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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk