EVERY time someone completes our Colleague Engagement Survey, VetPartners donates £1 or 1 euro to our Charity of the Year – one of the ways we’ve put giving back at the heart of the business. Over the past three years, your participation in the survey has helped us donate £21,338 to support important causes, including Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, StreetVet, World Land Trust, Vetlife, Irish Guide Dogs and Guide Dogs NI. By taking a few minutes to share your views, you’re not

VETPARTNERS CEO Jo Malone is taking on her toughest challenge yet for two causes close to her heart. Jo is training hard for a demanding 58.4km ultra marathon in the Lake District on September 26th. The 5 Valleys Ultra in Ambleside, with ascents of 2,303 metres, is one of the most brutal ultra marathons with technical terrain, steep climbs and jaw-dropping descents. Jo is hoping to raise as much money as possible, with funds being split evenly between Vetlife and Macmillan Ca

MORE than 1,000 colleagues across the UK and Europe have raised £43,391 for charity while boosting their wellbeing through VetPartners’ annual Month of Movement initiative. Throughout May, colleagues from across VetPartners’ veterinary practices and animal healthcare businesses took part in a wide range of physical activities, including running, hiking, mountain climbing, swimming and walking, either individually or alongside colleagues. Month of Movement encourages team memb

Well done: Parklands Vets team took part in the Belfast Half Marathon May kicks off the annual VetPartners Month of Movement - and we’re encouraging colleagues to get moving. Whether you’re strolling through the park, smashing a run, cycling new routes, paddling, skiing, dancing like nobody’s watching, climbing higher, diving in for a swim, or flowing through yoga, it all counts. Big or small, fast or slow, every minute of movement adds up. Let’s make this month one full of e

OUR Director of Clinical Research and Excellence in Practice Rachel Dean is gearing up for the race of her life for a cause closest to her heart. Rach will be running this year’s TCS London Marathon on April 26 th to raise money and awareness for a charity called Gene People . Her 12-year-old son Mikey has Coffin Siris Syndrome (CSS), a rare genetic condition that leads to complex, multiple severe disabilities. Mikey's biggest challenge is Intellectual Disability, which mea

LONG-serving Newry Vets Head Receptionist Pauline Bennett helped her practice to raise £2,500 for Guide Dogs Northern Ireland – with a bit of help from former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best. Pauline, pictured right, secured an impressive range of raffle prizes, including a signed rugby shirt from Rory, while she and her reception team worked tirelessly to sell tickets to clients and supporters. Now, her efforts have been rewarded with a VetPartners Nettie award. Each month,