Excel Vet Awards Categories
Take a look at each Excel Vet Award category.
Decide which category you want to nominate for!
The Rabbit Vet of the Year award recognises a veterinarian who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and compassion in the care and treatment of Rabbits. The recipient should have shown an outstanding commitment to improving Rabbit health and welfare, providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care, and educating owners about the unique needs of Rabbits as companion animals.
Your Nomination:
When nominating yourself or another veterinary professional for Rabbit Vet of the Year, please provide as much detail as possible about the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements in Rabbit medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include:
• Experience and expertise: Describe the candidate’s experience in treating Rabbits and their knowledge of Rabbit-specific medicine, surgery, behaviour, nutrition, and welfare.
• Training and qualifications: Include any specialist training, certificates, memberships, or other professional development relating to Rabbit medicine and welfare.
• Commitment to Rabbit welfare: Highlight examples of how the candidate has gone above and beyond to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of Rabbits in their care.
• Contributions to the field: Include any research, publications, clinical developments, presentations, conferences, community initiatives, or other contributions that have helped advance Rabbit medicine and welfare.
• Education and outreach: Tell us about any work the candidate has undertaken to educate Rabbit owners, veterinary professionals, rescues, or the wider community about responsible Rabbit care. This could include involvement with RAW (Rabbit Awareness Week) or similar campaigns and initiatives.
• Compassionate care: Provide examples that demonstrate the candidate’s empathy, dedication, and commitment to both Rabbits and their owners, particularly in challenging or complex cases.
• Impact: Explain how the candidate has made a meaningful difference to the lives of individual Rabbits, their owners, or the wider Rabbit community.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Rabbit Vet of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary surgeon practicing in the UK
The Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year Award recognises a Registered Veterinary Nurse who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, compassion, and commitment to the health and welfare of Rabbits. The award celebrates those who consistently go above and beyond to provide outstanding nursing care, educate Rabbit owners, and advocate for the unique needs of Rabbit patients.
Your Nomination
To nominate yourself or another veterinary nurse for Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year, please provide details highlighting the nominee’s qualifications, experience, achievements, and contributions to Rabbit medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include, where relevant:
- Their experience and expertise in caring for Rabbits, including examples of how they have gone above and beyond for their patients.
- Any Rabbit-specific training, qualifications, certifications, or continuing professional development (CPD) they have undertaken.
- Their contribution to improving Rabbit health and welfare within their veterinary practice or the wider veterinary community.
- Any involvement in research, audits, clinical projects, community outreach, education, rescue work, or initiatives such as Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW).
- Examples of how they have educated and supported Rabbit owners, helping them to understand preventative healthcare, nutrition, behaviour, welfare, and the importance of appropriate veterinary care.
- How they advocate for Rabbits and ensure their unique needs are recognised and prioritised within veterinary practice.
- Any initiatives, achievements, or projects that demonstrate their commitment to raising standards of Rabbit nursing care.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Rabbit Vet Nurse of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary nurse practicing in the UK
The Rabbit Practice of the Year Award recognises a veterinary practice that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the health, welfare, and treatment of Rabbits.
The winning practice will have consistently delivered a high standard of Rabbit-focused care, combining excellent clinical standards with compassionate patient care and exceptional support and education for Rabbit owners. The practice will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving Rabbit welfare, developing its knowledge and skills, and continually enhancing the standard of care it provides.
We are looking for practices that go above and beyond in their approach to Rabbit medicine and welfare, whether through innovative approaches to care, staff development, client education, community engagement, or contributions to the wider veterinary community.
Your Nomination
To nominate your own practice or another veterinary practice for Rabbit Practice of the Year, please highlight the practice’s achievements, experience, and commitment to Rabbit medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include, where applicable:
- The practice’s experience and expertise in caring for Rabbits.
- Relevant Rabbit-specific training, qualifications, or certifications held by members of the veterinary team.
- Examples of how the practice delivers high-quality, Rabbit-friendly clinical care.
- Initiatives that have improved the health, welfare, and overall experience of Rabbit patients.
- Client education and support that help owners provide better care for their Rabbits.
- Contributions to research, education, community outreach, or the wider veterinary profession.
- Involvement in initiatives such as RAW or other Rabbit welfare campaigns.
- Examples of innovation, continuous improvement, or investment in Rabbit-specific facilities, equipment, knowledge, or staff development.
- Evidence of how the practice has gone above and beyond to support Rabbits and their owners.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this practice exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Rabbit Friendly Practice of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary practice in the UK.
This award celebrates a veterinary practice that has delivered an outstanding Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) or Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) campaign within their practice. The award recognises a practice that has gone above and beyond to engage clients, educate owners, raise awareness, and promote better health and welfare for rabbits and/or guinea pigs.
The winning practice will have demonstrated creativity, commitment, teamwork, and impact through its RAW or GPAW activities, helping owners better understand the unique needs of these species and encouraging responsible ownership and appropriate veterinary care.
Your Nomination
To nominate your practice or another veterinary practice for RAW & GPAW Campaign of the Year, please provide details of the campaign undertaken within the practice.
Your nomination should include, where relevant:
- A detailed description of the RAW or GPAW campaign, including its aims, theme, activities, and how the practice engaged its clients and team.
- Whether the campaign was undertaken as part of Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) or Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW).
- Details of the activities and initiatives delivered within the practice, such as client education, displays, consultations, talks, open days, competitions, social media campaigns, educational resources, waiting-room activities, or staff-led initiatives.
- Examples of how the campaign educated owners about health, welfare, nutrition, behaviour, preventative healthcare, socialisation, housing, and responsible ownership.
- How the practice engaged its veterinary team and encouraged staff participation in RAW or GPAW.
- Details of any creative or innovative ideas that made the campaign particularly engaging or memorable.
- Examples of how the practice went above and beyond to promote RAW or GPAW and improve the health and welfare of rabbits and/or guinea pigs.
- Testimonials or feedback from clients, colleagues, pet owners, or other participants that demonstrate the impact and success of the campaign.
- Any photographs, videos, social media posts, promotional materials, displays, or other supporting evidence can also be included with the nomination.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand why this practices RAW or GPAW campaign deserves the recognition of Small Animal Campaign of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary practice in the UK
The Guinea Pig Practice of the Year Award recognises a veterinary practice that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the health, welfare, and treatment of Guinea Pigs.
The winning practice will have consistently delivered a high standard of guinea pig-focused care, combining excellent clinical standards with compassionate patient care and exceptional support and education for guinea pig owners. The practice will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving guinea pig welfare, developing its knowledge and skills, and continually enhancing the standard of care it provides.
We are looking for practices that go above and beyond in their approach to guinea pig medicine and welfare, whether through innovative approaches to care, staff development, client education, community engagement, or contributions to the wider veterinary community.
Your Nomination
To nominate your own practice or another veterinary practice for Guinea Pig Practice of the Year, please highlight the practice’s achievements, experience, and commitment to guinea pig medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include, where applicable:
- The practice’s experience and expertise in caring for guinea pigs.
- Relevant guinea pig-specific training, qualifications, or certifications held by members of the veterinary team.
- Examples of how the practice delivers high-quality, guinea pig-friendly clinical care.
- Initiatives that have improved the health, welfare, and overall experience of guinea pig patients.
- Client education and support that help owners provide better care for their guinea pigs.
- Contributions to research, education, community outreach, or the wider veterinary profession.
- Involvement in initiatives such as GPAW or other guinea pig welfare campaigns.
- Examples of innovation, continuous improvement, or investment in guinea pig-specific facilities, equipment, knowledge, or staff development.
- Evidence of how the practice has gone above and beyond to support Guinea Pigs and their owners.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this practice exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Guinea Pig Friendly Practice of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary practice in the UK.
The Small Animal Support Staff of the Year Award recognises an exceptional support staff member who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the care, health, and welfare of guinea pigs, guinea pigs and other small animals. The successful recipient will have demonstrated outstanding dedication, teamwork, compassion, and a strong understanding of best-practice care.
Their contribution may take many forms, including administrative support, client education, advocacy, or hands-on patient care. Whatever their role, their efforts will have enhanced the experience and outcomes of both guinea pigs and their owners.
Your Nomination
To nominate yourself or someone else for Small Animal Support Staff of the Year, please provide details of the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements within veterinary medicine, with a particular focus on their work with guinea pigs.
Your nomination should include:
- Their experience and expertise in small animal care and welfare.
- Any relevant qualifications, specialist training, or certifications.
- Significant contributions to small animal medicine, welfare, or the wider veterinary community.
- Involvement in research, education, community outreach, or initiatives that promote better standards of guinea pig care.
- Contributions to organisations or initiatives such as RAW and GPAW, where applicable.
- Examples of how they have demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, teamwork, and advocacy for small animals and their owners.
- Specific examples of how they have gone above and beyond in their role and made a meaningful difference to small animal health and welfare.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Small Animal Support Staff of the Year.
Must be working in a registered veterinary practice in the UK.
The Small Animal Student of the Year Award recognises a veterinary student who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, enthusiasm, knowledge, compassion, and commitment to the health and welfare of small animal patients. The award celebrates students who consistently go above and beyond in their education, clinical placements, patient care, and advocacy for small animal health and welfare.
Your Nomination
To nominate yourself or another veterinary student for Small Animal Student of the Year, please provide details highlighting the nominee’s qualifications, experience, achievements, and contributions to small animal medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include, where relevant:
- Their experience and developing expertise in caring for small animal patients, including examples of how they have gone above and beyond during clinical placements, university activities, or other relevant experiences.
- Any small animal-specific training, qualifications, certifications, courses, or continuing professional development (CPD) they have undertaken beyond their core veterinary education.
- Their academic achievements, clinical skills, or areas of particular interest within small animal medicine, surgery, nursing, behaviour, nutrition, preventative healthcare, or welfare.
- Their contribution to improving small animal health and welfare within their university, veterinary practice, student community, or the wider veterinary profession.
- Any involvement in education, volunteering, rescue work, charity initiatives, or awareness campaigns relating to small animal health and welfare.
- How they demonstrate compassion, professionalism, teamwork, initiative, and advocacy for small animal patients and their owners.
- Their involvement in student veterinary organisations, societies, conferences, CPD events, mentoring, teaching, peer support, or other activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment to their development.
Where possible, include specific examples, cases, projects, or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond and the positive impact they have had on patients, clients, colleagues, or fellow students.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Small Animal Student of the Year.
Must be studying towards a Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Nursing degree within the UK.
The Guinea Pig Vet of the Year award recognises a veterinarian who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and compassion in the care and treatment of guinea pigs. The recipient should have shown an outstanding commitment to improving guinea pig health and welfare, providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care, and educating owners about the unique needs of guinea pigs as companion animals.
Your Nomination:
When nominating yourself or another veterinary professional for Guinea Pig Vet of the Year, please provide as much detail as possible about the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements in guinea pig medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include:
- Experience and expertise: Describe the candidate’s experience in treating guinea pigs and their knowledge of guinea pig-specific medicine, surgery, behaviour, nutrition, and welfare.
- Training and qualifications: Include any specialist training, certificates, memberships, or other professional development relating to guinea pig medicine and welfare.
- Commitment to guinea pig welfare: Highlight examples of how the candidate has gone above and beyond to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of guinea pigs in their care.
- Contributions to the field: Include any research, publications, clinical developments, presentations, conferences, community initiatives, or other contributions that have helped advance guinea pig medicine and welfare.
- Education and outreach: Tell us about any work the candidate has undertaken to educate guinea pig owners, veterinary professionals, rescues, or the wider community about responsible guinea pig care. This could include involvement with GPAW (Guinea pig Awareness Week) or similar campaigns and initiatives.
- Compassionate care: Provide examples that demonstrate the candidate’s empathy, dedication, and commitment to both guinea pigs and their owners, particularly in challenging or complex cases.
- Impact: Explain how the candidate has made a meaningful difference to the lives of individual guinea pigs, their owners, or the wider guinea pig community.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Guinea pig Vet of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary surgeon practicing in the UK
The Guinea pig Vet Nurse of the Year Award recognises a Registered Veterinary Nurse who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, compassion, and commitment to the health and welfare of guinea pigs. The award celebrates those who consistently go above and beyond to provide outstanding nursing care, educate guinea pig owners, and advocate for the unique needs of guinea pig patients.
Your Nomination
To nominate yourself or another veterinary nurse for Guinea Pig Vet Nurse of the Year, please provide details highlighting the nominee’s qualifications, experience, achievements, and contributions to guinea pig medicine and welfare.
Your nomination should include, where relevant:
- Their experience and expertise in caring for guinea pigs, including examples of how they have gone above and beyond for their patients.
- Any guinea pig-specific training, qualifications, certifications, or continuing professional development (CPD) they have undertaken.
- Their contribution to improving guinea pig health and welfare within their veterinary practice or the wider veterinary community.
- Any involvement in research, audits, clinical projects, community outreach, education, rescue work, or initiatives such as Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW).
- Examples of how they have educated and supported guinea pig owners, helping them to understand preventative healthcare, nutrition, behaviour, welfare, and the importance of appropriate veterinary care.
- How they advocate for guinea pigs and ensure their unique needs are recognised and prioritised within veterinary practice.
- Any initiatives, achievements, or projects that demonstrate their commitment to raising standards of guinea pig nursing care.
Where possible, include specific examples or stories that demonstrate how the nominee has gone above and beyond in their work.
The more detail you can provide, the better. We want to understand what makes this individual exceptional and why they truly deserve recognition as Guinea pig Vet Nurse of the Year.
Must be a registered veterinary nurse practicing in the UK
