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Search Begins for Top Practice Manager
Denise Coston, Practice Manager of the Year 2011
Nominations are being sought for Practice Manager of the Year 2012.

Members of veterinary teams across the country are being invited to nominate candidates for the most accomplished UK practice manager in preparation for the Petplan and The Veterinary Business Journal's Practice Manager of the Year award for 2012.

Three finalists will be chosen and the winner announced at the annual Petplan Veterinary Awards in April 2012.

The three finalists will be assessed on their competency in areas such as staff development, financial strategy and marketing initiative.

Robin Fearon, editor of the VBJ, described it as "a distinct pleasure" to launch the awards programme every year.

He said: "These awards are so important in promoting the role and highlighting the crucial part that managers play in practice strategy and success - we can't wait to see your nominations."

2011's award went to Denise Coston of Castle Veterinary Surgeons, County Durham.

She expressed her support for the award, citing the simple reason that "it makes you feel valued." She added: "I would say to anyone thinking of nominating their practice manager: 'just do it.'"

As well as a commemorative plaque, the winner will receive one year's free membership to the VPMA.

Nominations close on February 10th 2012. To download an application pack, click here.


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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."