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

    Gower Veterinary Surgery

    Improving antimicrobial stewardship
    Gower Vets reduced their use of cefovecin by 83% and recorded their reasons for prescribing more consistently as a result of introducing prescribing guidance.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)Audits and benchmarks
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  • 2026Champion

    IVC Area 10, Kingston Veterinary Group

    Improving antimicrobial stewardship
    The IVC Area 10 team reduced the use of antibiotics in dogs with acute diarrhoea from 4.2% to zero, with treatment focused on supportive care and disease severity.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
  • 2026Champion

    Medivet

    Improving antimicrobial stewardship
    The Medivet team reduced metronidazole use in acute canine diarrhoea by 41.9% by introducing clear guidance and decision-making tools, with improved use of supportive care as first-line treatment.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
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  • 2026Highly commended

    Region 18 Quality Improvement Group (CVS)

    Improving antimicrobial stewardship
    Through audit‑led changes, training and diagnostic-based decisions the Region 18 Quality Improvement Group (CVS) reduced antibiotic prescriptions that did not have a clear rationale by 21%.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
  • 2026Champion

    Medivet

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The Medivet team cut propofol wastage by 15.6% with evidence based changes such as smaller draw-up volumes, showing a clear improvement in sustainability and anaesthetic efficiency.
    Quality improvementSurgery and anaesthesiaAudits and benchmarks
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  • 2026Champion

    Dalehead Veterinary Group

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Dalehead Vets introduced calming kits to reduce patient stress. Use of the kits rose by 52%, resulting in reduced anaesthetic use and improved patient safety and comfort.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksSurgery and anaesthesia
  • 2026Champion

    Vets for Pets

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    A Vets for Pets first opinion practice and hospital achieved 100% surgical safety checklist compliance by redesigning workflows, improving patient safety.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsSurgery and anaesthesiaAudits and benchmarks
  • 2026Highly commended

    Warrington (Latchford) Vets4Pets

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The Warrington Vets for Pets team improved cleaning compliance by introducing audit-led changes and redesigning systems, strengthening infection control.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    Roundhouse Referrals

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The Roundhouse Referrals long-term review of cruciate surgery delivery achieved consistently high outcomes, maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Highly commended

    North Downs Specialist Referrals

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    The North Downs Specialist Referral team improved diagnostic efficiency and reduced unnecessary overnight hospitalisation by redesigning and standardising workflows, improving patient welfare and teamwork.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksCommunication and teamwork
  • 2026Champion

    Vets Now

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The Vets Now team increased tailored fluid therapy use and monitoring in acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS) cases from 9% to 40%, and reduced unjustified antimicrobial use from 37% to 28%
    Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksPatient careMedicine
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  • 2026Champion

    PDSA

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The PDSA team achieved a 41% reduction in the inappropriate use of gabapentin by introducing guidance and monitoring tools, leading to more appropriate prescribing and better use of resources.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksPatient careMedicine