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Veterinary nurse receives award

BVNA 2007

BVNA award winner Anna Hatchett with Blue Cross head of veterinary services Dick Voigt (right) and TV vet Scott Miller (left)

The Blue Cross's Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award has been presented to Anna Hatchett for her outstanding contribution to animal welfare, both within her veterinary practice and among the local community in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

The award was presented during the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) annual congress in Kettering, Northamptonshire, on 21 October by TV vet Scott Miller and Blue Cross director of veterinary services, Dick Voigt.

Celebrating veterinary nursing

This award celebrates the significant contribution made by a veterinary nurse in both educating the public and promoting the welfare of pets in the community. Members of the public were invited to nominate a nurse who they felt had made an important contribution to their local community.

Dick Voigt of The Blue Cross explains: "This annual award recognises the hard work and talent exhibited by veterinary nurses throughout the country. Anna's commitment to help educate people about responsible pet ownership demonstrates a real understanding of the important bond that people share with their pets."

Anna Hatchett was nominated by two vets, Edward Gillams and Kate Loomes, who previously worked with her at The Beck Veterinary Practice in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

"Selfless dedication"

Mr Gillams remarked: "Anna has given the practice 10 years of selfless dedication and hard work. She always finds time to discuss pets with their owners, be it while running puppy parties, weight clinics or while in reception dealing with appointments."

Ms Loomes added: "Anna is an exceptionally dedicated and talented nurse. She has an amazing memory for clients and takes time to enquire as to how their individual pets are. She doesn't hesitate to take in and care for stray and lost animals and works well over her working hours when animals are in need of help."

Commenting on her award, Anna said: "I was very touched when I found out I'd been nominated and absolutely thrilled to have won. I have been a veterinary nurse for more than a decade now and can't think of a more rewarding job - it's just a case of doing what comes naturally!"

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25 October 2007

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