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Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards open for entries
"The stories shared by practices highlight just how important reception teams are to the veterinary profession" - Linda Buckle.  

The awards celebrate individual receptionists and full reception teams.

Nominations for the 2026 Veterinary Receptionist Team Hero Awards, organised by KRKA UK, are now open.

Now in its third year, the awards celebrate the vital role veterinary receptionists play in practices across the UK, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of individual receptionists and full reception teams.

Previous winners have included Folly Vets in Pontypool, Galedin Vets, Heidi Bodily from Mounts Bay Vets in Penzance, and Liberty Honeywell of Poplar Vets, London.

Linda Buckle, brand manager at KRKA UK, said: “Over the past two years, we've been overwhelmed by both the quality and quantity of nominations received. The stories shared by practices highlight just how important reception teams are to the veterinary profession. 

“Today's reception teams are balancing client care, administrative responsibilities and the emotional demands that come with supporting pet owners through some of their most challenging moments. These awards are our way of recognising and celebrating the incredible difference they make every day.”

Nominations close on Friday, 4 September. Winners will receive trophies and Amazon vouchers, and runners-up will also be recognised.

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit https://bit.ly/KRKA-Receptionist-Awards-2026

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.