First Regional and SOC Brilliant People Award winners revealed

IVC Evidensia is delighted to announce the first round of Brilliant People Award winners, selected from its seven regions, UK and Group SOC teams. 

The Regional and SOC Brilliant People Awards have been introduced to celebrate the achievements of IVC Evidensia colleagues who deliver on their mission of making animal care better. This initiative expands on the national awards to recognise colleagues across all regions and in all areas of the business, throughout the year. 

This quarter has seen 631 nominations from across IVC Evidensia’s UK network, with an incredible 48 winners.  

Each nomination is aligned with one of IVC Evidensia’s three core values: 

• We care for animals and people, keep our promises, and treat each other with decency and respect.  
• We dare to innovate, encourage entrepreneurial thinking and identify opportunities to succeed in a changing world. 
• We share knowledge and best practices, and make decisions based on trust, dialogue, commitment, and engagement. 

All the nominations received reflected these values in the most inspiring ways, making the selection process particularly challenging.  

Some winners stood out for the high standard of care delivered to clients and patients, while others demonstrated their compassion by supporting team members during difficult times. Those who dared brought fresh energy to leadership roles, helped expand facilities and services, and introduced new systems to improve operational efficiency. Finally, those who shared their knowledge and expertise collaborated across clinics, acted as mentors and coaches, and encouraged CPD in practice. 

The first round of winners have each received a high street voucher, with the next round of regional award entries to open in October, and winners announced in November. 

Congratulations to all Regional and SOC winners and all those nominated for an award!  

The full list of Q4 2025 Regional Brilliant People winners is as follows:
 

Region 1: Scotland/Northern Ireland/Isle of Man 

Clare Clayson, Deputy Reception Manager , Links Vets , We Care  

Alison Galbraith, Receptionist , Hollygate Veterinary Clinic , We Care  

Bogdan Lupu,  Veterinary Surgeon , Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic , We Dare  

Padraig Egan, Clinical Director , East Neuk Veterinary Clinic , We Dare  

Frances Cheyne, Veterinary Nurse , Ardene House Vets , We Share  

Emma Davidson, Receptionist , Eden & Border Vets , We Share 
 

Region 2: North England 

Karen Owen, Veterinary Nurse , Bray House Veterinary Practice , We Share  

Amber Hall,  Client Care Coordinator , Yorkshire Vets , We Share  

Cristian Keresztesy, Veterinary Surgeon , Park View Veterinary Hospital , We Dare  

Paige Holme,  Head Veterinary Nurse , Burch Tree Vets , We Dare  

Ellie Bullen, Student Veterinary Nurse , Hallam Veterinary Centre , We Care  

Gemma Ward, Veterinary Nurse , White Cross Vets (Tividale) , We Care 
 

Region 3: West England & North Wales 

Christopher Daykin, Farm Vet , Scarsdale Vets , We Care  

Laura Jones,  Assistant Clinical Director , Pool House Vets , We Care  

Leanne Morrol, Admin Assistant , Carmel Vets , We Dare  

Catherine Dixon, Head Nurse , Andale Veterinary Centre , We Dare  

Katie Alldis,  Lead Receptionist , Stocks Vet Group , We Share  

Kaitlin Mapplethorpe, Veterinary Surgeon , Tern Vets , We Share 
 

Region 4: East England 

Lucinda Ingram, Reception Manager , Taverham Vets , We Care  

Morgan Gray,  Lead Vet , Hall Place Veterinary Centre , We Care  

Mandy Evans, Accounts Manager , Abivale Vets  , We Share  

Sam Anderson, Practice Manager , Glaven Vets , We Care  

Natasha Ennew, Practice Manager , Deepdale Vets , We Dare  

Harriet Joseph, Clinical Director , Orwell Vets , We Dare 
 

Region 5: South West England & South Wales 

Debbie Carter, Head Veterinary Nurse , Zetland Vets , We Care  

Rosanna Moss, Veterinary Nurse , Hungerford Vets , We Care  

Erin Wyatt, Veterinary Nurse  , AlphaVet Veterinary Centre Langston , We Dare  

Alice Tyler,  Veterinary Nurse , Axe Valley Vets , We Dare  

Joanne Downting, Head Veterinary Nurse , Kingfisher Vets , We Share  

Laura Pearcey, Practice Director , Petcare Vets , We Share 
 

Region 6: South East England 

Amanda Elliott, Head Veterinary Nurse , Woodland Vets , We Share  

Jess Lund, Deputy Head Veterinary Nurse  , Barrow Hill Vets , We Share  

Jennifer Marie, Practice Director  , Sussex Equine Hospital , We Dare  

Carly Lyons, Practice Director , Downland Vets , We Dare  

Rebecca Warner, Veterinary Nurse , Hook Vets  , We Care  

Isabella Mackie,  Veterinary Surgeon , Cliffe Vets , We Care 
 

Region 7: Referrals 

Cheryl Murray, Head Veterinary Nurse , Swift Referrals , We Care  

Emily Jukes, Relationship Manager , Blaise Referrals , We Care  

Rachel Tretton, Diagnostic Imaging Nurse , Pride Referrals  , We Dare  

Rosie Karlstrom, Client Care and Administration Manager , Hamilton Specialist Referrals , We Dare  

Pablo Cervera Villalba, ECC Vet , Blaise Referrals , We Share  

Abbey Johnson,  Lead Hospital Clinician , Swift Referrals , We Share 
 

SOC 

Katie Bewley & Bethany Haines , Collections Case Officials, UK SOC , We Care  

Lucy Miller , Regional Director, UK SOC , We Dare  

Stuart Garde , Head of Clinical Development, UK SOC , We Share  

Michaela Collis , Group Health & Safety Manager, Group SOC , We Care  

Nadia Field , Digital Learning Specialist, Group SOC , We Dare  

Callum MacLeakan , BI Analyst, Group SOC , We Share