Do you know a star vet nurse who deserves some recognition? Blue Cross has opened nominations for its Veterinary Nurse of the Year award and is calling on equestrians, pet owners and veterinary practices to put forward their favourites. The charity’s award recognises the dedication of the country’s vet nurses and their invaluable support to their veterinary teams.
The award is given to a vet nurse who not only cares for animals but “goes the extra mile” to encourage responsible ownership and improve pet welfare in their community. The awards will be presented at the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Annual Congress which takes place from 7-9 October at Telford International Centre in Shropshire.
Last year’s Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Rachel Bourne of the Broughton Veterinary Group in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire who was nominated as “a true animal advocate and challenges the veterinary team to consistently improve standards of care, through Cat friendly clinics, improved pain management, post operative care and monitoring to name just a few”.
“Blue Cross is proud to offer this reward in appreciation of the commitment of vet nurses across the UK who work tirelessly to improve the lives of our pets, other animals and their owners,” said Kelly Grellier, Chief Operating Officer at Blue Cross. “We are looking for vet nurses who really go that extra mile to support pet owners in their communities who have a significant impact in improving the nation’s animal welfare”.
To nominate a vet nurse, complete the nomination form on the Blue Cross website www.bluecross.org.uk/bvna The deadline for nominations is Wednesday 31 August, 2022.
2022 is the 125th anniversary of Blue Cross, originally ‘Our Dumb Friends League’. The charity formed to help vulnerable pets and their owners and it continues this work today across its rehoming, clinical, animal behaviour, pet bereavement support and educational work.
