ANIMAL lover Louise Want proved to be the top dog after scooping the Vet Nurse of the Year award at the Oscars of the veterinary world.
The 48-year-old, of St Nicholas Avenue, Kenilworth, was rewarded for her dedication as a veterinary nurse – a career which has spanned three decades.
At a ceremony last week hosted by comedian and impressionist Alistair McGowan, Louise was named vet nurse of the year 2010 at the Petplan Veterinary Awards, which were held in Birmingham.
Louise, who is married to fellow vet nurse Simon, works at the Feldon Veterinary Centre, which has centres in Kenilworth, Leamington and Hinckley.
The mother-of-three said she was shocked when she found out she had been nominated.
“I got a phone call about three weeks ago telling me I had been nominated and shortlisted in this category and it came as a complete shock,” she said.
“I’ve been in the industry for 30 years this year, and it’s such a special way to celebrate it; in fact it may have been the reason why I was nominated.
“It’s an amazing award and great to be acknowledged.
“I can honestly say I love my job now as much as I did when I started. Not many people can say that.”
An independent panel of judges found Louise to be a great inspiration by being an excellent role model for her team of nurses.
Animal lover Louise, who has three dogs, a cat and fish, said her home has become a sanctuary for injured or lost pets.
She said: “There have been so many incidents where people have called our home telephone or brought animals over to us.
“One of the most memorable events was when someone brought a dog to us that had really rough paws.
“It turned out his owner was 150 miles away and the dog had run away on Bonfire Night because he had been scared.
“He was perfectly fit and healthy, but he had been away for nine months. It was remarkable.”
Alison Andrew, Petplan’s marketing manager, said Louise was a very deserving winner.
She added: “The awards are about thanking the veterinary profession for the outstanding level of care they provide to our animals.
“Louise, like many vet nurses, provides an exceptional service to clients and their pets with an infectious level of enthusiasm.”
The awards, now in their 11th year, recognise and applaud staff and practices throughout the country that have delivered an exceptional level of care to the nation’s pets.
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