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Explore the inspiring teams and projects that have won RCVS Knowledge Awards.
  • 2026Champion

    Medivet

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The Medivet team reduced ownership and consent-related complaints by redesigning practice management systems to clearly document ownership and consent levels, improving clarity and decision-making.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
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  • 2026Highly commended

    Grove Veterinary Hospital, CVS Region 12

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The CVS Region 12 team increased CPR preparedness and confidence through simulation-based team training, improving preparedness from 24% to 87% and increasing confidence across the region.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    CVS Group Clinical Improvement Team

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The CVS Clinical Improvement Team improved biosecurity protocol compliance through audits, training and reflection, strengthening team awareness and ownership of infection control measures.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    CVS Group Clinical Improvement Team

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The CVS Clinical Improvement Team achieved a 300% increase in VetSafe reporting by promoting a supportive learning culture, improving psychological safety and strengthening patient safety.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksPatient careCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    Walton Vale Vets for Pets

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The Walton Vale Vets for Pets team increased dental local anaesthetic use through training and standardisation, significantly improving comfort and safety.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Highly commended

    Highcliff Veterinary Practice

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The Highcliff Vets team improved reporting of dog castrate complications from 75% to 83% and cut complications from 25% to 13% through better surgical prep and clearer post‑op client guidance.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Highly commended

    Hull Vets for Pets

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Hull Vets for Pets improved antiparasitic prescription recording using visual guides, reminders and streamlined workflows, enhancing patient care, client experience and efficiency.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamworkPatient careMedicine
  • 2026Highly commended

    Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists improved appropriate pain scoring in dogs having orthopaedic or neurological surgery from 42% to 66% and rescue analgesia planning from 66% to 92% through team training.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Highly commended

    Pride Veterinary Centre

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Pride Veterinary Centre improved environmental swabbing by 57% by enhancing communication and targeting high-touch areas, strengthening infection control and monitoring.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Through their ongoing audit, the Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital demonstrated ongoing efficiency and patient safety for their canine laparoscopic ovariectomy service.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Highly commended

    Manchester Veterinary Specialists

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Manchester Veterinary Specialists reduced delays for patients whilst under anaesthesia by 12% by improving communication and workflow processes, enhancing patient safety and team efficiency.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Highly commended

    Blue Cross Victoria Hospital

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Blue Cross Victoria reduced surgical site complications from 28% to 6% by improving patient preparation protocols, with sterile scrub dishes and introducing a second theatre scrub.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careSurgery and anaesthesia