Veterinary Business Group: recognising outstanding achievement

Applications for nominations open April 1 and close 31 July.

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Nominator Title -- Select an option -- Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Prof Rev Sir Col Hon Lady OTHER

Nominator first name

Nominator last name

Nominator Company/Organisation/Practice

Nominator email

Nominator phone

Title* -- Select an option -- Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Prof Rev Sir Col Hon Lady OTHER

Nominee first name*

Nominee last name*

Nominee Company/Organisation/Practice

Nominee email*

Nominee phone*

Which award would you like to apply for?* -- Select options -- Veterinary Business of the Year Award (formerly Practice of Excellence Award) Veterinary Business Thought Leader Award Veterinary Business Professional of the Year Award

Upload 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)

Content piece

Two written references that speak to the significance of the content as a catalyst for change

Current CV

Two written references that speak to the individual's capability and contribution

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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)

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)

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)

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.

• 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

Applications for nominations open April 1 and close 31 July.

Title* -- Select an option -- Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Prof Rev Sir Col Hon Lady OTHER

First name*

Surname*

Email*

Phone*

Which scholarship are you applying for?* -- Select options -- Crampton Aspiring Business Leader Scholarship Lambert Aspiring Business Leader Scholarship

Upload your current CV*

Two written references that speak to your potential as an aspiring business leader* (You will need to submit this information as one PDF document)

Describe an initiative that you have led in your workplace, celebrating diversity and inclusion and how this has benefited the business and the team.*

Reflect on how your team would describe your leadership style and what your focus is for further development.*

Outline how winning this scholarship would assist you to benefit your workplace, and the broader veterinary community.*

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An early career veterinary professional*; who is advancing in leadership in a practice management or supervisory role or HVN role clinically.

*Veterinary nurse or technician

An early career veterinarian^*, or veterinary student, with an interest in veterinary business.

^* Less than 3 years since graduation

Requirements

• Current CV
• Two written references that speak to your potential as an aspiring business leader
• Please also provide a written response to the following questions: (250-500 words per question).

  • Describe an initiative that you have led in your workplace, celebrating diversity and inclusion and how this has benefited the business and the team.

  • Reflect on how your team would describe your leadership style and what your focus is for further development.
  • Outline how winning this scholarship would assist you to benefit your workplace, and the broader veterinary community.

Eligibility

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

• Registration to the VBG Summit
• Travel allowance for scholarship recipient to attend VBG Summit, valued at $500
• Hill’s Pet Nutrition product vouchers valued at $1500
• Provet Points valued at $1500
• Profile in AVA and VBG electronic communications
• Award plaque for display
• Opportunity to present at a VBG event

* VBG reserves the right to change these inclusions for items of similar value as required.