Petplan announces 2018 Veterinary Excellence AwardsFebruary 14, 2018 Petplan pet insurance hosted its annual Veterinary Excellence Awards dinner early this month, naming six veterinary professionals and one exemplary pet parent 2018's winners. The awards event was held in tandem with the Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Fla. This year's winners: Practice of the Year: Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Fort Collins, Colo. Veterinarian of the Year: Thomas Newland, DVM, Adobe Animal Hospital, Scottsdale, Ariz. Practice Manager of the Year: Amanda Inman, Pet Care Clinic of Kokomo, Inc., Kokomo, Ind. Veterinary Technician of the Year: Jamie Rauscher, Animal Hospital of Towne Lake, Woodstock, Ga. Receptionist of the Year: Rebecca May, Town N' Country Animal Hospital, Burlington, N.C. Pet Parent of the Year: Danny Shelton, Cleveland Browns Defensive Lineman and Animal Health Advocate Nominees in each category were submitted by both professional peers and clients; then, each completed a rigorous application process to accept their candidacy and advance to the semifinalist and finalist rounds. The judging panel included veterinary professionals, several of whom are past award winners. "I'd like to extend a warm congratulations to each of this year's winners," said Natasha Ashton, Petplan co-founder and co-CEO. "It is an honor for all of us to witness …
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