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Animal Care Excellence — International Recognition
GlobalAnimal CareAwards
Recognising veterinary clinics, pet grooming, animal welfare organisations, pet nutrition brands, equine care services, and holistic pet care providers worldwide.
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About the Awards
Celebrating veterinary, pet care & animal welfare
at its finest
The Global Animal Care Awards recognises the veterinary professionals, pet care businesses, and animal welfare organisations setting the standard for how we care for animals worldwide — from companion pets and working animals to wildlife conservation and equine services.
Our independent judging panel — composed of veterinary professionals, animal welfare experts, and industry leaders — evaluates each nomination on clinical quality, animal welfare standards, client care, and innovation.
"The Global Animal Care Award is the mark of excellence that pet owners look for and animal care professionals aspire to."
30+
Countries
400+
Winners
10
Core Categories
5
Years Running
Who Can Enter
Veterinary practices, pet groomers, animal welfare charities, pet nutrition brands, equine care providers, pet care platforms, and animal trainers worldwide.
Solo practitioners and large group practices are equally eligible. The award celebrates quality of care above all else.
Award Categories
The sub-industries
we recognise
The Global Animal Care Awards spans ten categories covering veterinary medicine, pet care, nutrition, welfare, and equine services.
01
Best Veterinary Practice
Recognising clinics that provide exceptional medical care and client service for companion animals.
02
Best Specialist Veterinary Clinic
Honouring clinics providing advanced specialist care, from oncology to orthopaedics.
03
Best Pet Grooming Business
Celebrating excellence in professional grooming, hygiene, and pet care services.
04
Best Pet Nutrition Brand
Awarding brands that prioritise health, quality, and scientific rigour in animal nutrition.
05
Best Animal Welfare Organisation
Recognising charities and organisations making a significant impact on animal protection and rescue.
06
Best Equine Care Provider
Honouring specialists in the health, training, and welfare of horses.
07
Best Pet Care Platform or App
Awarding the technology solutions that help pet owners manage their animals' health and wellbeing.
08
Best Animal Training & Behaviour Service
Recognising professionals who excel in animal training and behavioural support.
09
Best Holistic or Alternative Animal Care
Celebrating excellence in integrative therapies, from acupuncture to physiotherapy for animals.
10
Animal Care Provider of the Year
The premier award for an individual or business demonstrating outstanding animal care excellence.
How It Works
A rigorous,
transparent
process
Every nomination submitted to the Global Animal Care Awards is assessed through the same independent, structured process — ensuring fairness, credibility, and genuine prestige for every winner.
01
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about the business, project, or professional you wish to put forward. Nominations are accepted year-round.
02
Initial Eligibility Review
Our editorial team reviews all submissions to confirm eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the relevant category criteria.
03
Independent Evaluation
Shortlisted nominees are assessed by our independent judging panel — senior professionals drawn from across the Veterinary, Pet Care & Animal Welfare industry internationally.
04
Winner Announcement
Winners are notified, formally announced, and presented with their Global Animal Care Awards digital credentials and certification.
05
Profile Publication
Each winner receives a dedicated profile page published on the Global Animal Care Awards website, with backlinks and social promotion across the Global Awards network.
Past Winners
Recognised for
excellence
Animal Care / Pet Care
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is an American pet food company specializing in scientifically formulated dog and cat foods. It operates globally as a premium pet nutrition brand and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive. Hill’s is best known for its Science Diet and Prescription Diet product lines, which are positioned as vet-recommended, health-focused diets.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Pet Paradise
Pet Paradise is a U.S.-based pet care company offering resort-style boarding, daycare, grooming, and veterinary services for dogs and cats. Founded to blend pet hospitality with health services, it operates across multiple states and emphasizes high-quality care in a comfortable, recreational environment.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Dogtopia
Dogtopia is a North American dog daycare, boarding, and spa franchise headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It offers supervised open-play environments for dogs while providing grooming and overnight boarding services. Known for its focus on canine well-being and safety, Dogtopia has become one of the largest pet care franchise networks in the United States and Canada.
Animal Care / Pet Care
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is a luxury dog boarding and daycare company operating and franchising upscale “pet hotel” facilities. It positions itself at the high end of the pet hospitality market, emphasizing cleanliness, comfort, and resort-style amenities for dogs.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Banfield Pet Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary chain specializing in preventive pet health care. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, it operates over 1,000 hospitals across 42 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company is part of the Mars Veterinary Health division of Mars, Incorporated and is one of the largest veterinary service providers in North America.
Animal Care / Pet Care
BluePearl Pet Hospital
BluePearl Pet Hospital is a U.S.-based network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals that focuses on advanced, referral-based care for companion animals. It is one of the largest emergency vet networks in the country and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Virbac
Virbac is a French multinational company specializing exclusively in animal health products. Founded in 1968 by veterinarian Pierre-Richard Dick near Nice, France, it develops medicines, vaccines, and nutritional solutions for companion and farm animals. The company is among the world’s leading independent veterinary pharmaceutical groups, with operations in more than 100 countries.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Off Leash K9 Training
Off Leash K9 Training is a privately held dog training company headquartered in Anderson, Indiana. It specializes in obedience and behavioral training that enables dogs to respond reliably without a leash, using techniques modeled after military and law-enforcement K9 methods. Founded in 2013 by former U.S. Marine and Secret Service agent Nick White, it has grown into one of the largest professional dog training networks in the United States.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Petco
Petco is a leading pet health and wellness retailer headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1965, it operates more than 1,500 stores across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, alongside a major e-commerce platform. The company is recognized for blending retail with veterinary and grooming services to improve pet well-being.
Animal Care / Pet Care
Greencross Vets
Greencross Vets is the veterinary clinic network of Greencross, a major Australian pet care group. It operates general practice, emergency, and specialist veterinary clinics across Australia, closely integrated with retail brands like Petbarn to offer “full-ecosystem” pet care.
Animal Care / Pet Care
VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals is a large North American veterinary hospital network providing primary, specialty, emergency, and diagnostic care for companion animals. Founded in 1986 and now part of Mars Petcare, it operates more than a thousand clinics across the United States and Canada.
Animal Care / Pet Care
PetSmart
PetSmart, Inc. is a privately held American retailer specializing in pet products and services. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, it operates thousands of stores across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, offering pet food, supplies, grooming, training, boarding, and adoption services. PetSmart is recognized as North America’s largest specialty pet retailer and a major contributor to animal welfare.
Nominate
Put forward
the best
Nominations are open to any individual, business, or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria. You may nominate yourself, a client, or a company you believe deserves international recognition.
- ✓ Nominations are free to submit
- ✓ Open to all sizes of business
- ✓ International submissions welcome
- ✓ All entries independently evaluated
- ✓ Winners promoted globally
- ✓ Dedicated winner profile pages
Submit Your Nomination
Free to enter. Open internationally. Takes 5 minutes.
FAQs
Common
questions
Everything you need to know about the Global Animal Care Awards nomination process, eligibility, and what winners receive.
Who can nominate for the Global Animal Care Awards?+
Anyone can submit a nomination — whether you are nominating your own business, a client, a supplier, or a company you admire. Nominations are open internationally to any Veterinary, Pet Care & Animal Welfare professional or organisation operating at a professional standard.
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Winner Testimonial
"Our clients are devoted to their animals, so when they see we've won a Global Animal Care Award, it immediately builds trust. It's been invaluable for our practice."
Dr. Hannah Clarke
Clarke Veterinary Group — 2024 Winner, Best Veterinary Practice
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