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Finalists announced for Petplan Veterinary Awards
Pictured: The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, where the award ceremony will be held.
The finalists were selected from over 22,000 nominees.

The finalists have been announced for the 23rd annual Petplan Veterinary Awards, which celebrates the commitment and hard work of veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, practices, practice managers and support staff.

Head of sales and partnerships at Petplan, James Barnes, said: “We’re delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Veterinary Awards. The awards celebrate the dedication and brilliant work carried out by some of the UK’s very best veterinary professionals.”

Over 22,000 nominations were made for this year's awards, with the finalists for each award as follows:

Practice Support Staff of the Year
Lucy Ellis, Hafren Veterinary Group’s Hafren Surgery, Newtown, Powys
Olivia Scott, Rathgael Veterinary Clinic Ltd, Bangor, County Down
Rachel Gregory, Park Veterinary Clinic, Prestwich, Greater Manchester

Practice Manager of the Year
Claire Mycock, Little Rock Equine Vets Ltd, Endon, Staffordshire
Helen Helme, Leadon Vale Veterinary Centre, Ledbury, Herefordshire
Jon Barnes, Manor Veterinary Clinic, Folkstone, Kent

Practice of the Year
East Barnet Veterinary Surgery, East Barnet, Hertfordshire
Irlam Animal Clinic, Irlam, Greater Manchester
Pinfold Vets East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire

Vet Nurse of the Year
Barbara Millar, Millburn Veterinary Practice, Coleraine, Londonderry
Christine Fairbairn, Orchard House Veterinary Centres Ltd, Stocksfield, Northumberland
Felicity Caldwell, The Sheffield College, Hillsborough, South Yorkshire

Vet of the Year
David Hodges, Stellar Vets, Littlehampton, Anchor Springs, Littlehampton
Emma Green, Grazely Vets, Farnborough, Hampshire
Mark Lowrie, Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Castle Donington, Derby

“Congratulations to all the 2022 finalists on this fantastic achievement,” James continued. Having been virtual for the last couple of years, the 2022 Awards provides an opportunity to physically say thank you to our veterinary professionals for going the extra mile in their devotion to the care of pets. 

“We’re looking forward to celebrating with them all at the awards ceremony in Manchester this March.”

The Ceremony will take place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 24 March 2022, and will be a special black-tie occasion to celebrate the finalists' dedication. 

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.