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Explore the inspiring teams and projects that have won RCVS Knowledge Awards.
  • 2025Champion

    Clinical Improvement Team, CVS Group

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    CVS Clinical Improvement Team achieved 35,000 fewer HPCIA prescriptions compared to the benchmark by engaging teams and implementing systems to facilitate good stewardship.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardshipCommunication and teamwork
  • 2025Champion

    Oral Health Working Group, Linnaeus

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    Linnaeus Oral Health Working Group increased the use of dental radiography and dental nerve blocks by empowering teams and increasing team knowledge and confidence.
    Quality improvementCommunication and teamwork
  • 2025Champion

    Paragon Veterinary Referrals

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Paragon Veterinary Referrals achieved a 10% error reduction by implementing HUSH huddles, significantly improving medication safety and team engagement.
    Quality improvementCommunication and teamwork
  • 2025Champion

    Vets Now, Bristol

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Vets Now improved the number of fluid rates being calculated based on current guidelines by implementing a poster resource, positively impacting patient safety.
    Quality improvement
  • 2025Champion

    Wildbore Vetstop

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Wildbore Vetstop achieved improved feeding plans and RER documentation by auditing inpatient nutrition, significantly enhancing recovery and team collaboration.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarks
  • 2025Highly commended

    Central 2 Region, CVS Group

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    Central 2 Region reduced antibiotic use from 1.43% to 1.06% in a year by setting targets and designing interventions such as team discussions and visual reminders.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship
  • 2025Highly commended

    North West Equine Vets Ltd

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    North West Equine Vets Ltd improved antibiotic use and the recording of reasons for antibiotic use, by using ‘Plan, Prevent, Protect’ to develop new guidelines and templates.
    Quality improvementEquineAntimicrobial stewardship
  • 2025Highly commended

    Parkside Veterinary Group

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    Parkside Veterinary Group reduced metronidazole prescriptions for dogs with diarrhoea by 83% in a year, by promoting the use of other interventions and educating clients.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship
  • 2025Highly commended

    VetPartners Ltd

    Antimicrobial Stewardship
    VetPartners Ltd achieved a significant reduction in antibiotic use over 6 years by providing practical tools and resources and collaborative working across practices and teams.
    Quality improvementAntimicrobial stewardship
  • 2025Highly commended

    IVC Evidensia

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    IVC Evidensia introduced care frameworks and clinical benchmarking to empower front line teams to provide quality, tailored care.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarks
  • 2025Highly commended

    The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre

    Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change
    The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre achieved a 275% rise in reports by streamlining the use of VetSafe reporting, providing opportunities for continuous improvement.
    Quality improvement
  • 2025Highly commended

    Avenue Vet Centre (Malvern)

    Quality Improvement in Practice
    Avenue Vet Centre improved recovery temperatures for patients following a hypothermia audit, by implementing changes to monitoring and protocols.
    Quality improvementAudits and benchmarks