Claire McCabe from Craemill Veterinary Clinic, an IVC Evidensia practice in Cookstown has been announced as PetPlan's Vet of the Year 2023.

Claire was presented with the award at a black tie event in Manchester yesterday.

She said: Our local community is massively important to myself and my practice – we have been going 50 years this year so it’s a big year for us this year so to get this award on this anniversary means so much, especially for my husband’s father who started the practice and sadly passed away a number of years ago so I just wish he’d been here to see it.”

The other winners were:

• Helen Rooney, Pet Blood Bank, Vet Nurse of the Year
• Milfeddygon Williams Vets, Vet Practice of the Year
• Louise Newman, Blue Cross Vets, Practice Manager of the Year
• Laura Cameron, Lomond Veterinary Clinic, Support Staff of the Year

 Petplan’s Sales and Marketing Director, Bella von Mesterhazy said: “All of the night’s winners are so deserving of the accolade, thanks to their true commitment to their profession, and like all those who sent in nominations, Petplan is incredibly grateful for the outstanding services provided by not only our winners, but veterinary professionals around the country.”

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