Chris Taylor (left) receiving his award from Phil Sketchley
AMTRA Long Service Award For Virbac Technical Director
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Chris Taylor MRCVS, Technical Director at Virbac, has received a Long Service Award from the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) in recognition of his many years of service to the organisation. The award was presented to Chris by AMTRA Chairman Phil Sketchley during a National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) dinner in London on 21 April.
AMTRA is an independent regulatory body which ensures that the prescription and supply of VPS animal medicines in the UK is undertaken in a responsible manner. Chris Taylor first began working with AMTRA in 1990 and, over the years, has made a significant contribution to the educational support and training it provides to AMTRA Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs). He acted as an Assessor of SQP candidates for many years and later became Chairman of AMTRA's Education Committee. He was an architect of AMTRA's qualification for representatives of pharmaceutical companies. In 2010, training and assessment of this Certificate moved under the jurisdiction of NOAH.
After 25 years' service to AMTRA, Chris Taylor is now stepping down to focus on his role at Technical Director at Virbac.
Commenting on his contribution, Stephen Dawson, Secretary General of AMTRA, said: "I am very grateful to Chris for his extensive and valuable contributions over such a long period. Chris has helped to set the standards for both SQPs and pharmaceutical company representatives, ensuring that medicines continue to be sold and used responsibly."
Founded by a veterinary surgeon, Virbac is dedicated to supporting the veterinary profession through the development of innovative products and services, which help animals to lead longer, healthier lives. One of the largest independent veterinary pharmaceutical companies in the world, its wide product portfolio includes many market-leading and award-winning products for large and small animals.
It has recently launched Virtual Virbac, a pioneering, interactive communications portal to keep practices up to date with the latest information on Virbac products. By scanning the Virtual Virbac image using the free Blippar app on a smart device, the image 'comes to life', enabling veterinary professionals to interact with a range of clinical and support information on key Virbac products.
Virbac (www.virbac.co.uk) aims to work in close partnership with its customers, providing the advice and support they need to run successful, profitable businesses. Many of the services it offers are available through its innovative practice support portal www.my-virbac.co.uk.
9 June 2015
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