Hill's Pet Nutrition has presented Derby VN Jamie Gregson with the grand prize of a Smart car for winning the company's Drive Nutrition competition. 

Jamie, who is Head Nurse at the Springwood Veterinary Centre in Burton-upon-Trent, was crowned the winner at BVNA Congress last month, but had to wait a few weeks for the prize to be delivered.

The Drive Nutrition competition encouraged nurses to earn points by completing an array of online tasks, all with the aim of highlighting the importance of top-notch nutritional advice for every pet, which nurses are integral in providing.

Hill's says thousands of veterinary nurses across the UK and Ireland took part in everything from online games and quizzes to trivia questions and mini-competitions in order to earn Drive Nutrition points. The more points accumulated, the higher the chance of winning, as each point represented an entry into the prize draw.

Jamie said: "I found I was using loads of the hints and tips that I picked up from Drive Nutrition in my consultations and because the activities were so fun, I ended up logging on almost every day. Never in a million years did I think I would actually win the car though - it still feels like a dream!"

Paul Sands, Partner at Pride and Springwood Veterinary Centres, on the other hand wasn't as surprised by Jamie's win. He said: "Jamie always puts her heart and soul into everything she does and clearly the Drive Nutrition competition was no different. The need for sound nutritional advice for pets is ever increasing and nurses are at the forefront of providing it, so it's great that this is being recognised and rewarded by Hill's. Jamie is thoroughly adored by her colleagues and clients alike and will no doubt become a mini celebrity when she is driving around town in her new car with its striking design! You couldn't have asked a more deserving winner - especially as her current car is on its last legs."

Adrian Pratt, Head of the Veterinary Channel, UK and Ireland for Hill's Pet Nutrition, said: "Vet nurses' hard work and dedication really do change the lives of people and their pets, so we, at Hill's, feel honoured to be able to give something back today. We hope that Jamie gets lots of enjoyment from her new car - she deserves it!"

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