Award prizes

Hill’s Pet Nutrition product vouchers valued at $1,500

Provet Points valued at $1,500

Two registrations to the VBG Summit, including tickets to the Gala Dinner

VBG Membership for one year valued at $300

A profile of the practice in AVA and Veterinary Business Group’s electronic communications

Award plaque for display

A chance to present at the VBG Summit 

Award eligibility (all awards)

Nominations will be accepted from any practice in Australia and the leaders of the business must be Veterinary Business Group members. Veterinary Business Thought Leader Award is also eligible for student members of the Veterinary Business Group.

Refer to each Award for other specific information which may apply.

Veterinary Business of the Year

Eligibility

An organisation that demonstrates outstanding performance across the 10 core competencies of veterinary business.

Competencies include:

• Leadership
• Change Management
• Financial Management
• Clinical Standards and Protocols
• Human Resources & Industrial Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Ethics
• Risk Management
• Marketing
• Technology

Requirements

An essay outlining how the veterinary business is outstanding in each of the core competencies (up to 300 words for each competency).

Two written references that speak to the outstanding nature of the veterinary business. These may be  from clients or other veterinary  business colleagues. (You will need to submit this information as one pdf document)

Veterinary Business Thought Leader

Eligibility

An individual that has challenged the status quo, stimulated industry debate or become a force for change in response to challenges facing veterinary business.

This award may relate to a journal article, published paper or digital content that advances veterinary business.

Requirements

Content piece

Two written references that speak to the significance of the content as a catalyst for change. (You will need to submit this information as one pdf document)

Eligibility

An individual who is both technically excellent in the field of veterinary business, and who has made an outstanding service contribution to veterinary business over time.

Requirements

Current CV

Two written references that speak to the individual’s capability and contribution. (You will need to submit this information as one pdf document)