Petplan is inviting nominations for the 2008 Petplan Veterinary Awards, set up to celebrate excellence within practices throughout the country.

Nominations are being sought under four categories:

Vet of the Year
Vet Nurse of the Year
Receptionist of the Year
Practice of the Year

Petplan will again be presenting the Special Recognition Award in 2008. The award celebrates those veterinary professionals who work in television, newspapers, magazines, or on the radio. Last year’s winner Marc Abraham, vet on the Paul O’Grady Show, was recognised for his ongoing work in the media which raises the profile of the veterinary community and animal welfare.

A mailing will arrive with you soon containing the nomination forms that you and your clients can use to recognise a job well done, together with additional marketing materials such as posters and a leaflet dispenser. You can also nominate online at www.petplan.co.uk/vetawards, or download a nomination form.

In addition to the four main categories awarded on the night, Veterinary Business Journal also recognises achievement in practice with the hotly contested award for Practice Manager of the Year.

Simon Wheeler, Head of Marketing for Petplan says: “The Petplan Veterinary Awards continues to grow in stature each year and are a true reflection of the importance Petplan places on the working relationship between us and the profession. Reliable and transparent insurance provides the invaluable financial bridge between the profession and the owner to ensure that the best in veterinary care is available for our pets.

“The awards are now in their ninth year and we are never disappointed in our quest to discover veterinary staff that go far beyond the call of duty. Each year we are astonished by the response, with tales ranging from midnight rescues to simple acts of kindness and support.”

Further announcements will be made in the press and on the Petplan web site. To order more nomination forms, email: vetawards@petplan.co.uk or call 0845 678 1063.

Nominations close February 15 2008.