A 24 /7, high-tech veterinary clinic and hospital at Miranda, which treats more than 25,000 animals a year, is the 2023 Sutherland Shire Business of the year.
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Veterinary Specialists of Sydney was presented with the award, as well as that for the Pet Care category, at the Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards event.
Outstanding businesses were recognised in wide-ranging sectors from auto, beauty and community services to pharmacy, photography and plumbing.
Some achieved success back to back, after winning their category last year.
They included The Station Patisserie at Sutherland (bakery / cafe) and The Local Pantry at Engadine (cafe). The latter was also recently recognised with an international award.
Whitto's Pizza at Engadine took out the Fast Food / Takeaway award while the Family Restaurant winner was Man Lin Wah Chinese Restaurant at Miranda.
Jensens at Kareela won the Fine Dining Restaurant award.
Veterinary Specialists of Sydney is located in Parraweena Road and has a consulting room at Gymea. The business is owned by veterinary doctors Katrina Graham and Andrew Levien.
Hospital director Ana Kingi said the business had grown rapidly since opening in 2020.
"We have grown from having 30 people to about 220, from nurses, surgeons, cardiologists and radiologists to administration, HR and marketing team members," Mrs Kingi said.
"We treated about 10,000 animals in the first year and the number has grown to approximately 25,000 to 30,000 a year.
"Our busiest times are from 6pm to midnight, and on weekends.
"We are thrilled by this award. We are very proud of our people and it's a big shout out for the incredible work they do."
Mrs Kingi said, while mobile teams serviced the Illawarra, the business was not looking to expand at this stage.
"We want to get this right first," she said.
BUSINESS AWARD CATEGORY WINNERS
- Automotive Services: Bridge Auto Repairs
- Bakery/Cake Business: The Station Patisserie
- Beauty Services: Laserclinics Australia - Caringbah
- Cafe: The Local Pantry
- Community Services: Empowered Living Care
- Early Childhood Centre: Antara on Wyralla Childcare and Preschool
- Education Service: Smartworks Education Centre
- Fashion: Bay Road Clothes
- Fast Food/Takeaway: Whitto's Pizza
- Fitness Services: The NSW Academy of Gymnastics
- Florist: Your Favourite Florist
- Fresh Food: The Whole Fruit and Grocery Store - Southgate Shopping Centre
- Hairdresser: Blushh Hair Bar
- Health Improvement Services: Physio Inq Engadine + Sutherland
- Holiday & Travel: itravel Sutherland
- Home Furniture Store: BedsAhead
- Jewellery Store: Pontifex Jewellers - Southgate Shopping Centre
- Most Inclusive Employer: Commercial Freight Logistics
- New Business: Chopt Studio & Productions
- Performing Arts: Dance Works Studio
- Pet Care: Veterinary Specialists of Sydney
- Pharmacy: Kareela Community Pharmacy - Kareela Village
- Photography Business: Sophie B Photography
- Plumbing Services: Priority Plus Plumbing
- Poultry/ Fish/ Meat: Pryde Butchery - Westfield Miranda
- Professional Services: Willis & Bowring Solicitors
- Real Estate Agency: Sanders Property Agents
- Restaurant - Family: Man Lin Wah Chinese Restaurant
- Restaurant - Fine Dining: Jensen's Restaurant - Kareela Village
- Service & Trade: Acorn Building Solutions
- Sole Operator: Still With Sammy
- Specialised Business: Sign Hear
- Specialised Retail Business: Stokie's Automotive Spares - Weldon Brake & Clutch
- Youth Award: Corey Honey, Priority Plus Plumbing
- Business Person of the Year: Liliana Hernandez, Gold Care Home Services
- Business of the Year: Veterinary Specialists of Sydney
- Access & Inclusion Award - Stellar Experiences
- Access & Inclusion Award (Highly Commended) Engadine Florist
Murray Trembath
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news. Email: mtrembath@theleader.com.au
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news. Email: mtrembath@theleader.com.au
