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Vet nurse of the year announced

Sixth BVNA NI awards ceremony takes place

After receiving a record number of nominations, the British Veterinary Nursing Association Northern Ireland (BVNA NI) has announced the winners of its 6th Vet Nurse of the Year Awards.

The three awards categories aim to celebrate the work of veterinary nurses, and how much they are appreciated within their communities.

The winners at this year's ceremony were presented with gift vouchers and trophies at the glittering NI BSAVA congress gala party.

Roisin George of City Vets in Belfast was recognised as NI Veterinary Nurse of the Year, who was described as "just lovely" by many clients, and displays excellence in all aspects of her role.

Roisin's colleague said: “There are some veterinary nurses that excel in certain areas but Roisin manages to be great in every aspect. It’s difficult to encompass all of these qualities. That’s what makes her stand out.”

Barbara Miller of Millburn Vets in Coleraine was the obvious choice for NI Student Vet Nurse of the Year, having received an overwhelming number of nominations from clients and colleagues.

Finally, Lisa Plunkett of Vets4Pets in Bangor was awarded NI Animal Nursing Assistant of the Year, having taken part in a sponsored fire walk for Cats Protection and numerous other fundraising activities, as well as her dedication to clients and pets.

Susie Hill, of Hill's Pet Nutrition, who supported the awards ceremony, said: “Each [nomination] reminds us of just how incredible vet nurses are and of the many small and large ways in which they make a difference in pets and their owners’ lives.”  

 

Image: From left to right: Lisa Plunkett, Roisin George and Barbara Millar

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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."