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GapOnly® celebrated industry excellence at an awards ceremony last week to reveal the category winners for the inaugural GapOnly® Veterinary Awards, including a standalone category to recognise female veterinarians, to coincide with International Women’s Day.
The GapOnly® Veterinary Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and practices across the country who have positively impacted industry, community and patient care outcomes.
Last Friday night (07/03/25) over one hundred people from across the veterinary community came together at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and practices within the veterinary field.
Australian satirist and comedian from ABC’s 7:30 program, Mark Humphries, hosted the event with an inspiring keynote speech from Sam Bloom, the subject of international best-selling book “Penguin Bloom” (which was also made into a film starring Naomi Watts).
The GapOnly® Veterinary Awards span four award categories, including a category for Woman Veterinarian of the Year to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Veterinarian and General Manager of GapOnly®, Dr Maria Neale, said GapOnly® was proud to host the industry event to recognise innovation and positive impact within the veterinary industry and broader community.
“It was an honour to bring together some of the brightest minds in the industry, and to network with, and celebrate the change-makers in our industry who are dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their people.
“With females representing nearly three quarters or 71% of the veterinarian workforce*, we wanted to acknowledge the dedication and contribution of female veterinarians with a standalone category.
“We received over one hundred submissions across the four categories, and the judging panel were truly impressed by the volume and high quality of work highlighted in the entries. It was a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate the accolades of the finalists and winners last night,” Dr Neale said.
Winners of the 2025 GapOnly® Veterinary Awards:
- Woman Vet of the Year: Dr Elizabeth Thrift (The Pet Specialists, Terrey Hills NSW)
- Vet Practice of the Year: Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
- Team Member of the Year: Ashleigh McIntosh (Greencross Vets, Lawnton QLD)
- SafetyNet PetAssist™ Community Service Award: RSPCA NSW Hunter Veterinary Hospital (Hunter, NSW)
The judging criteria for each category was based on a range of factors, some of which include patient outcomes, client feedback, teamwork, collaboration and support for flexible work practices.
Visit the GapOnly® website for further details about the awards program: GOVA Home | GapOnly
References:
* Jobs and Skills Australia, Australian government - Veterinarians | Jobs and Skills Australia
About GapOnly®:
Helping make veterinary care more accessible, GapOnly® is a new innovative payment solution which allows customers to claim on the spot, and just pay the gap (the difference between the vet’s invoice and the insurance claim benefit). All PetSure administered policies offer GapOnly® and it is available to customers from eligible pet insurance brands.
Disclaimer:
GapOnly® is a trademark owned by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183 (PetSure). Insurance products are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd ABN 78 090 584 473, AFSL 241436, arranged and administered by PetSure and promoted and distributed through their Authorised Representatives and distribution partners. Any advice provided is general only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to decide if a product is right for you. PDS and Target Market Determination are available from the relevant partner’s website.
MEDIA RELEASE, 10th March 2025
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