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Rabbit and guinea pig veterinary awards open for nominations
Nominations are open until 22 November.
The winners will be revealed in December.

Nominations have opened for this year’s Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the work of veterinary professionals to improve the health and welfare of pet rabbits and guinea pigs.

The awards, which are in their fifth year, are free to enter. There are seven categories:
  • Rabbit Vet of the Year: open to registered veterinary surgeons practising in the UK
  • Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year: open to registered veterinary nurses practising in the UK
  • Rabbit Support Staff of the Year: open to staff currently working in a registered practice in the UK
  • Rabbit Practice of the Year – in association with Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF): open to practices in the UK which are members of the RWAF and hold RWAF Gold or Silver accreditation  
  • Small Animal Student of the Year: open to students studying in the UK for a veterinary or animal-nutrition-related degree
  • Guinea Pig Practice of the Year: open to practices registered in the UK
  • Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) Campaign of the Year: open to any UK-based practice or individual.

The winner of each category will receive a trophy and a cash prize of £250. The winners will be announced on 17 December.

The judging panel for the awards is made up of Suzanne Moyes, deputy managing director and veterinary director at Burgess Pet Care, and spokesperson for the Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG) and RAW; Rae Walters, director of the RWAF; John Chitty , co-director of a small animals/ exotics practice; Sophie Jenkins, founder of a practice for rabbits, cats, small mammals and exotic pets in Cardiff; and Dani Sewell, communications director at Fred Marketing.

Dr Moyes said: “Both rabbits and guinea pigs have complex and very specific welfare needs, which is why it’s so important that owners have access to fantastic veterinary professionals who can help them care properly for these wonderful creatures.

“We would love to hear from owners about their veterinary heroes and why they should receive an award this year – this could be a vet, nurse, vet student or a whole practice! We also welcome nominations from veterinary professionals who want to highlight the fantastic work of one of their peers.”

Nominations are open until 22 November and can be made here. Veterinary practices and professionals can nominate themselves.

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Sustainability leader elected first CEO of Vet Sustain

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 Vet Sustain, an organisation supporting veterinary professionals towards a more sustainable future, has appointed Laura-Gelder-Robertson as its first chief executive officer.

Bringing 25 years of business and sustainability experience to the role, Laura will head up a team of directors, volunteers and working group members, driving action towards six sustainability goals (Welfare, Wildlife, Wellbeing, Warming, Waste and Water).

Welcoming Laura to the team, Vet Sustain's chair Ed Bailey said: "We are thrilled to appoint Laura at the helm of Vet Sustain. Working with our existing team, her expertise will allow cross-pollination of ideas and solutions from other sectors, strengthening the tools, training and collaborations we build to serve our veterinary community." 

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Tim Brigstocke, NEF chairman, said: "Our intention is to share educational, important and topical information with as many members of the equestrian sector as possible, to support progress and cohesion within the sector.

"With this year's free live stream, together with our discounted live event afternoon tickets for educational establishments, we will be able to achieve our intention with even greater effect."

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It will take place on Thursday, 6 March 2025 at IMechE in London.