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Highly-respected local vet, Jess Hill from Woodlands Veterinary Clinic, Cheltenham, has been chosen as one of just three finalists for this year's Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award. Now into its fifth year, the winner of this prestigious people's award, which is sponsored by the UK's specialist equine insurance provider, Petplan Equine, in association with Horse & Rider Magazine will be announced at the annual Animal Health Trust (AHT) Equestrian Awards Ceremony on Thursday 1st November 2012 in London.

Having grown up in near Worcestershire, Jess rode from an early age and swiftly moved on to the world of horse ownership which fueled a dream to work with horses; a dream that has come true as she combines her love and professional knowledge of horses in her role as a specialist equine vet.

Jess's nominations all praised her outstanding calm, capable and kind approach to work and the way in which she makes herself readily available to her clients. One nomination typifies this commenting: "She is incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated and nothing is too much trouble. She is great with horses – always quiet, kind and gentle. She works quickly and confidently, doesn't suggest unnecessary expensive procedures and is always cheerful and a pleasure to be with."

The nomination for the Petplan Equine Vet of the Year Award came as an enormous surprise to Jess and upon receiving the news that she had been selected as one of just three finalists she said: "It is a huge surprise and honour to reach the final three for the Petplan Equine Vet of the Year. I would like to thank my clients who have nominated me. I feel privileged to have a career doing a job that I love and find so rewarding."

Horse owners from all over the UK have been nominating vets who they feel are worthy of the prestigious title of Petplan Equine Vet of the Year. Once all the nominations were in, the difficult job of choosing three finalists took place, from whom the winner will be selected by an independent judging panel.

Isabella Von Mesterhazy, Head of Marketing for Petplan Equine commented: "Anyone motivated to nominate their vet for this award must hold them in extremely high regard so once again we were very impressed by both the quality and quantity of nominations we received. It is heartwarming and inspiring to read the submissions that describe the outstanding contributions made by all the nominees in keeping owners happy and horses healthy. It has not been easy to select just three from all the worthy nominees to go through to the final but Jess is clearly a most deserving finalist," she explained.

The winner will be posted on www.petplanequine.co.uk on Friday 2 of November 2012.

 

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Note to editors:

• Petplan Equine was founded in 1988.
• It is part of Allianz Animal Health, the largest provider of animal health insurance in the world and part of Allianz – one of the largest general insurers in the UK.
• In addition to horse and pony insurance options, Petplan Equine provides dedicated products for veteran horses and rider only insurance cover.
• It is the sister brand of Petplan, the largest provider of small animal insurance in the UK.
• Petplan Equine believes in supporting the equine community and provides more financial support to equestrian sports and activities than any equine insurance provider in the UK.
• The Pet Plan Charitable Trust was founded in 1994 to raise much needed funds for animal welfare and veterinary projects. Money is raised by Petplan and Petplan Equine customers giving an optional £1.50 to the Trust when they take out or renew their policy. To date, almost £5 million has been awarded by the Trust.
• Petplan and Petplan Equine are specialist insurers. As such, the company employs more horse riders and owners than any other and more former veterinary practice staff than any other to ensure the provision of specialist knowledge.
• Petplan Equine is the only insurer to offer illness and accident cover for older horses, up to the age of 25 as long as the policy is taken before your horse reaches the age of 20.