Recent graduate, Sophie Gumble, from Head & Head Vets in Helston, Cornwall, has won a week for two in a luxury cottage in Cornwall.

Sophie won the prize after entering a draw run by Vetlife at the Veterinary Defence Society recent graduate meetings and the SPVS Lancaster Final Year Students’ Seminar last year.  

The competition is run annually to raise awareness amongst younger members of the profession about the support that Vetlife provides through its support services: Vetlife Health Support, Vetlife Helpline and Vetlife Financial Support.  

The prize, which was generously donated by former Vetlife Director Nicky Paull, will be offered again at the VDS reunions in 2016.  

Sophie said: "I am a 2014 Liverpool graduate from Herefordshire, who entered the competition at the VDS reunion. The weekend was very useful and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and revive crazy dance moves! 

"It has been a big move down to Cornwall. The busy life of a new vet, coupled with many weekends racing up the M5 to help with the family farm, has meant I am yet to really get the chance to enjoy and explore what the county of pasties and Poldark has to offer! I am excited to now have the chance to explore new parts of this wonderful county!"

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