Petplan Vet Awards Are Fast Approaching

The word from Allianz;

Now in its 26th year, the Petplan Veterinary Awards continues to shine a spotlight on the outstanding dedication and expertise within the UK’s veterinary profession. With over 41,000 nominations received in 2025 – the highest number received since 2018, these prestigious awards recognise the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to support clients and their pets, even in the most challenging times.

This year’s finalists have been selected by an independent panel of industry leaders and experts, including presidents of veterinary and nursing associations. The judging process is rigorous and impartial, ensuring that only the most deserving candidates are celebrated.

Award Categories:

• · Vet of the Year
• · Vet Nurse of the Year
• · Practice Support Staff of the Year
• · Practice Manager of the Year
• · Practice of the Year

Each finalist embodies the qualities that define veterinary excellence: compassion, teamwork, innovation, and a relentless commitment to animal welfare. Every nomination tells a unique story of dedication and care, reflecting the vital role veterinary professionals play in communities across the UK.

The finalists this year include the following veterinary professionals and practices:

Vet of the Year

Claire Phillips – Wright & Moreton, Somerford, Cheshire

Julie Ling – Kirkby in Ashfield Vets4Pets, Kingsway

Sonya Miles – Highcroft Exotic Vets, Bristol

Vet Nurse of the Year

Hayley Ford – Old Mill Veterinary Practice, Stornoway

Joy Shutt – AllPets Veterinary Clinic, Prestatyn

Rachel Hewson – Belle Vue Veterinary Practice, Wigton, Cumbria

Practice Support Staff of the Year

Angie Mendez – The 387 Veterinary Centre, Walsall

Hannah Reid – Westport Veterinary Clinic, South Queensferry

Louise O’Reily – Llanrumney Vets4Pets, Cardiff

Practice Manager of the Year

Debbie-Leigh Edwards – Pool House Veterinary Hospital, Lichfield

Fiona Leather – Westport Veterinary Clinic, South Queensferry

Julie Beacham – Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre

Practice of the Year

Coastal Veterinary Group, King’s Lynn

Sanderson Vet, Wirral

Taylor Vets, Brackley

All finalists will attend the prestigious awards ceremony, which will take place in the Platinum Suites, ExCeL London, on Thursday 20th November 2025, at the London Vet Show. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration of achievement, inspiration, and the very best in veterinary care.

Joanna Maclennan, Director of Trading at Petplan, commented: “As the UK’s Number 1 pet insurer, we see first-hand the incredible work veterinary practices do every day. The Petplan Veterinary Awards are our way of saying thank you to those who go above and beyond in keeping the nations pets healthy. We look forward to celebrating with this year’s exceptional finalists and winners.”