Veterinary

CMA proposes price caps on vet prescriptions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed the introduction of price caps on prescriptions provided by vets stating that pet owners could be “paying twice as much for commonly prescribed medicines from vet practices than they could pay online”. The watchdog believes that vets should have a prescription fee…

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The Pet Vet secures £13m refinancing to support expansion

Veterinary group The Pet Vet has completed a £13m refinancing deal with HSBC to fund future growth and continued investment in its 12 UK surgeries. Founded in 2011 by chairman and founder Dr Rob Jones, the business grew organically to four surgeries in South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire before acquiring The…

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Vetopia appoints UK CEO ahead of market launch this autumn

Vetopia, one of Europe’s “fastest-growing” veterinary groups, is set to launch in the UK this autumn with the appointment of Ben Hanning MRCVS as country chief executive. Hanning, a veterinary professional with experience in clinical practice, operational leadership and multi-site management, will oversee the group’s UK expansion. He has previously…

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British Veterinary Association appoints new president

Dr Rob Williams has been elected president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the 2025–26 association year. Williams, a small animal vet with nearly 25 years’ experience, graduated from University College Dublin in 2001 and holds an MBA from York Business School.  He has worked in general and referral…

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GekkoVet and Royal Canin to expand AI vet tool worldwide after pilot success

Finnish health technology company GekkoVet and pet nutrition group Royal Canin are set to expand their collaboration worldwide after a pilot programme found strong support for the use of artificial intelligence in veterinary decision-making. The companies said 92% of veterinarians taking part in the trial reported that GekkoVet’s software improved…

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RCVS introduces new postgrad accreditation and QA processes

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced an updated process for the review and accreditation of postgraduate certificates delivered by external organisations. The completion of this updated process would allow veterinary surgeons to apply for advanced practitioner (AP) status. The new procedures align the criteria for accreditation of…

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Zomedica signs UK distribution deal with Pioneer Veterinary Products

Zomedica has appointed Pioneer Veterinary Products Limited as its UK distribution partner, expanding access to the company’s point-of-care technologies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Pioneer will lead sales and support for the small animal market on an exclusive basis and act as a non-exclusive distributor for equine products.…

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Purina Institute publishes new pet nutrition guide for vets

The Purina Institute has launched a new handbook aimed at helping veterinary professionals provide nutritional advice for healthy dogs and cats. The Handbook of Canine and Feline Well-Pet Nutrition is a free, product-agnostic digital resource created with input from 54 experts across 20 countries.  It covers topics such as nutrient…

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Protexin launches new online hub

Protexin has launched a new online hub, delivering 30 years of science-backed expertise and trusted gut health products directly to pet owners. With the launch of its new platform, consumers can now purchase Protexin products directly. Alongside the launch, Protexin has refreshed some of its most trusted products. Alongside the…

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Harbour Veterinary Group opens new £3m practice in Portsmouth

Harbour Veterinary Group has opened a new £3m hospital in Portsmouth, the third of its sites in the area to relocate in the past two years. The group’s Harbour Veterinary Hospital in North End moved in July to a 7,235 sq ft purpose-built building at Anchorage Retail Park on Portsea…

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