For one lucky vet nurse, this year’s BVNA congress was particularly memorable, courtesy of Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Una Conway, RVN at Parklands Veterinary Group, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was the proud winner of a brand new Smart Car, claiming the top prize in the 2012 Drive Nutrition Competition.
The Drive Nutrition Competition encouraged nurses to earn points by completing a wide range of tasks, all with the aim of spreading the message about good quality nutrition for every pet, as part of the standard veterinary consult. Thousands of nurses across the UK and Ireland took part, with everything from online trivia questions and games to handy tip sharing and photo competitions being employed to earn those precious points.
A nurse with just one point could have walked away with a prize, but every extra point equalled a higher chance of winning. To boost their scores, Una and her colleagues logged on almost daily to play the games and answer questions, as well as organising and taking part in Hill’s events. She may not have been top of the leader board, but Una’s hard work and dedication definitely paid off and she now has a brand new car to show for it.
Plans for next year’s Drive Nutrition competition are already underway. Vet nurses can register at www.hillsvet.co.uk and www.hillsvet.ie to access a wealth of online resources and receive information about how they can get involved next year, remembering, you have to be in it to win it!