Finalists Announced For The 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards

Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurer, is pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards, also known as the ‘Vet Oscars’. Now in its 13th year, the Petplan Veterinary Awards received its biggest response yet with over 3,000 nominations submitted for exceptional veterinary staff across the UK. The finalists for each of the categories are: Vet of the Year Zaila Dunbar, Queens Park Veterinary Practice - London Tony Barnes, Manor Veterinary Clinic - Folkestone Mark Taylor, Feldon Veterinary Centre - Bedworth Vet Nurse of the Year Lucy Kells, The Wildlife Aid Foundation – Leatherhead Rachael Harris, Elms Veterinary Surgery – Monmouth Sarah Algar, Brentknoll Veterinary Centre Ltd - Worcester Support Staff of the Year Sarah Bowler, Holly House Veterinary Surgery – Knutsford Jane Wyatt, George Hunt and Son – Poynton Cathy Campbell, Haygate Veterinary Centre – Telford Vet Practice of the Year Eastcott Veterinary Clinic and Hospital – Swindon Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital – County Durham Broadleys Veterinary Hospital – Stirling Simon Masding, Petplan’s Head of Sales and Partnerships, said: “The Vet of the Year Awards are the highlight of our Petplan calendar because they recognise the dedication that the veterinary industry puts into providing the nation’s pets with the best possible treatment. Each year the nominations reach an even higher standard and we’re delighted with this year’s finalists. At Petplan we work with more veterinary professionals than any other insurance provider and it is through these awards that we thank the profession on behalf of UK pet owners.” Petplan is also pleased to announce that up and coming comedian Seann Walsh will be this year’s compère for the Vet of the Year Awards. Known for his appearances on such shows as Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Seann is an exciting new comedy talent. Following in the footsteps of previous compères Michael McIntyre, Alistair McGowan, Frankie Boyle and Jason Manford; he will be entertaining this year’s guests on the 12th April at Birmingham Town Hall. For further information visit www.petplan.co.uk/vetawards/

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