Helen Rooney from the Pet Blood Bank has been announced as PetPlan's Vet Nurse of the Year 2023.

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

She said: “I love what I do – I love the organisation, and as of veterinary nurse of 27 years I remember before Pet Blood Banks were set up and all the difficulties we had then when animals needed transfusions. I’ve seen the difference these products make first-hand and I don’t know where we would be without them”

The other winners were:

• Claire McCabe, Craemill Veterinary Clinic, Vet 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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