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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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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