Will the independent vet survive?

VetPartners unveils latest Irish expansion. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/vetpartners-unveils-latest-irish-expansion/

CMA scales back inquiry into Medivet acquisitions. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/cma-scales-back-inquiry-into-medivet-acquisitions/

Exceptional’ orthopaedics referral centre joins CVS Group. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/exceptional-orthopaedics-referral-centre-joins-cvs-group/

IVC Evidensia eyeing further growth as capital plan pondered. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/ivc-evidensia-eyeing-further-growth-as-capital-plan-pondered/

Accusations IVC ‘placing profits before people’ over jobs axe threat. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/accusations-ivc-placing-profits-before-people-over-jobs-axe-threat/

Medivet mergers risk undermining competition ‘in 34 local areas’, CMA warns. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/medivet-mergers-risk-undermining-competition-in-34-local-areas-cma-warns/

Swedish EQT AB acquires British Dechra Pharmaceuticals. https://www.akm.ru/eng/news/swedish-eqt-ab-acquires-british-dechra-pharmaceuticals-/

CMA to consider Medivet undertakings on 11 practice acquisitions. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/cma-to-consider-medivet-undertakings-on-11-practice-acquisitions/

CVS Acquires Riverside Veterinary Practice. https://www.vetclick.com/news/cvs-acquires-riverside-veterinary-practice-p9698.php

Fresh jobs fear as IVC Evidensia reveals support role redundancy process. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/fresh-jobs-fear-as-ivc-evidensia-reveals-support-role-redundancy-process/

Welsh committee to hold inquiry into corporate influence on veterinary services. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/welsh-committee-to-hold-inquiry-into-corporate-influence-on-veterinary-services/

Welsh corporate inquiry ‘good news for vets and pet owners’, says campaign leader. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/welsh-corporate-inquiry-good-news-for-vets-and-pet-owners-says-campaign-leader/

104-year-old Isabelle Vets joins VetPartners. https://gsy.bailiwickexpress.com/gsy/news/isabelle-vets-joins-vetpartners/

Job fears as veterinary groups reveal restructuring proposals. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/job-fears-as-veterinary-groups-reveal-restructuring-proposals/

Mars, IVC Evidensia expansions suffer French setback. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=612&Id=11617926

VetStrategy lays off veterinarians, support staff in Canada, Owner IVC Evidensia also is axing hundreds of support roles in UK
https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=612&Id=11644910

Consolidation of veterinary laboratories continues in Europe. https://news.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=210&catId=3115&id=11658248

Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66733077
CMA launches review of vet sector. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-launches-review-of-vet-sector

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Engagement with CMA review ‘in best interests’ of vet sector. https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/engagement-with-cma-review-in-best-interests-of-vet-sector/