South London local, Louise Newman of Blue Cross Vets, Merton, has been awarded the esteemed title of Practice Manager of the Year at the 2023 Petplan Veterinary Awards.

Announced last night at a black tie ceremony, hosted at the Kimpton Clock Tower in Manchester, the winners were revealed by actress, comedian and dog lover, Sally Phillips, and were awarded a prestigious Veterinary Awards trophy.

Now in its 24th year, Petplan received over 30,000 nominations from veterinary practice clients and colleagues – a credit to the number of dedicated and hardworking veterinary professionals across the UK.
Flying the flag for South London, having been awarded the title of Practice Manager of the Year, Louise said:
“It means so much to be to be singled out from my team as being an individual that’s supported them and got them through Covid and ever since then. From a community perspective, it’s so amazing for a charity to be recognised and I do a lot of community work and to represent them [Blue Cross] is absolutely amazing. I love my team, I love the passion of my team and I just love how amazing my clients are.”

Presidents of prestigious veterinary associations made up the awards’ expert panel of judges, as well as 2022’s winner in the same category. The judging criteria was based on providing exceptional levels of care, outstanding expertise, going above and beyond the normal care of duty, outstanding professionalism and great interpersonal skills – all of which Newman was shown to have excelled in.
Commenting on the ceremony and winners, Petplan’s Sales and Marketing Director, Bella von Mesterhazy said:

“We enjoyed yet another fantastic celebration of outstanding veterinary professionals from across the UK last night, and as ever, it’s been incredibly difficult for the judges to whittle down 30,000 nominations to just one winner for each of the five categories.

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.”
For further information on the awards and to learn more about the winners, please visit https://www.petplan.co.uk/about-petplan/vets/.