Petplan has announced the 2010 finalists for the Petplan Veterinary Awards. 

The company says it has been inundated with over 1,800 nominations this year and wasn't disappointed in its quest to discover veterinary staff that go far beyond the call of duty.  Each year there is an astonishing public response, with tales ranging from midnight rescues to simple acts of kindness. This year was no exception.

The finalists for each of the categories are as follows:

Vet of the Year
Girish Thakral, Blacks Veterinary Group, West Midlands        
Mike Hewitt, Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre, Buckinghamshire
Stuart Jackson, Jackson Veterinary Clinic, Oxfordshire         

Vet Nurse of the Year
Amy Floyd, Fivelands Veterinary Centre, Birmingham
Lisa Strickland Viking Vets, Bristol
Louise Want, Feldon Veterinary Centre, Warwickshire

Vet Receptionist of the Year
Carole Dawson, Kingsteignton Veterinary Group, Devon
Linda Workman, Summerleaze Veterinary Hospital, Berkshire         
Sue Snodin, Towerwood Veterinary Group, Leeds      

Vet Practice of the Year
Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Ltd, Nottingham  
Mill House Veterinary Surgery and Hospital, Norfolk  
Priors Leaze Veterinary Centre, West Sussex

Alison Andrews, Petplan's Head of Marketing said she was thrilled by the number of nominations received and the quality of this year's finalists: "This year we are celebrating the eleventh anniversary of the Veterinary Awards which were launched so pet owners could thank their practice for the tireless and wonderful work they carry out. We are delighted that the awards, which we often hear referred to as the 'Vet Oscars', are still going strong.  This year we have received a great number of nominations and the quality and standard really challenged the skills of our esteemed judging panel. We would like to wish those short listed every success on the night."

All finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony taking place on 8^th April at the Birmingham Town Hall, where the winners will be announced!