LINTEGA Media Group and the veterinary industry publication Veterinary Medicine and Life have established the VETTORIA International Awards for professionals dedicated to protecting the lives and health of companion animals. Russian veterinary pharmaceutical company NITA-FARM is the project’s general partner.

The awards recognise the contributions of practising veterinarians, teams and researchers whose expertise, decisions and achievements advance veterinary medicine. The initiative also aims to raise the profile of the profession and promote best practice.

The awards are intended for professionals working with small companion animals, including cats, dogs and other pets.

Veterinary professionals from Russia, Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and other countries are invited to enter. Applications are welcome from professionals working in private and public veterinary clinics, independent veterinary practices, animal shelters, zoos, pet boarding facilities and relevant educational institutions.

The main eligibility requirements are a university degree in veterinary medicine and at least three years of professional experience in the field. Separate professional experience requirements apply to the Young Veterinary Professional of the Year category.

ГThe main category is Veterinarian of the Year. It recognises a professional who has made a significant impact on the treatment and prevention of disease in companion animals.

The other categories are:

• Best Clinical Project;
• Pioneering Discovery / Innovative Method;
• Professional Expertise of the Year;
• Young Veterinary Professional of the Year;
• Audience Favourite;
• Best Veterinary Clinic.

The awards’ general partner, NITA-FARM, has also established a special category, NITA-FARM’s Choice, recognising professionals’ contributions to the development of veterinary pharmaceutical practice.

Winners and runners-up will receive cash prizes and special gifts.

Applications opened on 9 September and will close on 30 November 2026.

Applicants must submit details of their professional experience and achievements. Applications will be reviewed by an expert judging panel comprising representatives of the veterinary profession, universities offering veterinary programmes and relevant organisations.

Shortlists for each category are scheduled to be announced in late January 2027. Public voting for the Audience Favourite category will take place in February and March, followed by the awards ceremony in April 2027.

The VETTORIA Awards give veterinarians an opportunity to showcase their professional achievements, help early-career professionals gain recognition, and enable veterinary clinics to demonstrate their teams’ expertise.

To apply and view the full participation requirements, visit the official VETTORIA International Awards website.