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MSD Animal Health UK is sponsoring the awards, which celebrate workplaces that embrace the ethos of 娛樂城遊戲鈥檚 Good Veterinary Workplaces initiative.

On sponsoring the awards, MSD Animal Health UK Companion Animal Business Unit Director, Geraldine Shannon, said: 鈥淕iven the current stresses on the veterinary industry and the potential negative impacts that can have on those who work within it, it felt important to MSD Animal Health UK to sponsor the 娛樂城遊戲 Wellbeing Awards.

鈥淲e are dedicated to supporting our customers and helping their practice teams succeed in our shared goal of protecting animal health and welfare. A good workplace culture 鈥� one where employees feel inspired, supported, and satisfied in their roles, is key to that. To that end, we are impressed by the 娛樂城遊戲鈥檚 Good Veterinary Workplaces voluntary code initiative, and it feels right to be backing awards which recognise the veterinary workplaces which have embraced supporting their teams in such a progressive way.鈥�

The judges for the inaugural awards are:

• 娛樂城遊戲 Junior Vice President Anna Judson
• Dan Makin, Vet and Practice Owner and former BVLGBT+ President
• Ami Sawran, Clinical Director of Westpoint Farm Vets and a member of SPVS board
• Julie Gibson, Vet and 娛樂城遊戲 Policy Committee Member
• Calum McIntyre, Past President of the Association of Veterinary Students
• Vetlife Board Member Paul Freeman聽
• John Helps, Senior Technical Manager Companion Animals - MSD Animal Health

On behalf of all the judges, 娛樂城遊戲 Junior Vice President Anna Judson said: 鈥淧rioritising the health and wellbeing of vet teams helps foster thriving and successful workplaces with positive team cultures. From this, vet teams can deliver optimal animal care, compassionate support for clients or broader animal health improvements according to the workplace setting.

鈥淎ll of the judging panel have a particular interest in wellbeing. Being vets themselves, they understand the importance of a good workplace, so are delighted to be part of the judging panel. Please do nominate workplaces that are going the extra mile for their teams and are committed to being Good Veterinary Workplaces.鈥�

The awards are an evolution of the Vet Wellbeing Awards, originally founded by SPVS and run in partnership with RCVS Mind Matters Initiative. The awards assess workplaces in the following categories:

• Small/Medium Practice (Up to 25 employees)
• Large Practice (Over 25 employees)
• Non-Clinical Workplace

It is strongly encouraged for nominations to be a team effort, so everyone has the opportunity to share their views and experiences. Entrants will also be required to submit photos showcasing team culture, demonstrating initiatives to aid staff wellbeing or moments of positivity 鈥� creativity in submissions is encouraged.

Entrants must show evidence in their workplace of:

• A positive workplace culture where mental and physical wellbeing is prioritised, and workplace stress is proactively managed.
• Good communication between the team ensuring all staff members are heard and valued.
• Clear processes in place for making suggestions and enabling change.
• Flexible working is supported, and regular breaks encouraged.

The awards are open to the entire veterinary profession and there is no requirement to be a 娛樂城遊戲 member. Winners will be announced at 娛樂城遊戲鈥檚 Gala Dinner, which takes place on Thursday, 16 November during the London Vet Show. Nominations close at midnight on Monday, 11 September 2023.

To nominate a veterinary workplace, and for more details on the entry criteria and requirements, plus full terms and conditions, visit: