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Basset hound makes remarkable recovery at Westport Vets

Ben Davies

14 July 2026

Westport Veterinary Clinic has saved the life of a basset hound, after he was diagnosed with gastric dilation volvulus. Read more

FIVP Discount: Try out BSAVA’s new LUMOS CPD programme

Ben Davies

30 June 2026

Categories: FIVP article

FIVP members can receive a 10% discount when they try BSAVA’s new LUMOS programme. Read more

Stowe Veterinary Group reunites abandoned dog with rescuer

Ben Davies

12 June 2026

Categories: FIVP article

Stowe Veterinary Group reunited a dog with one of her rescuers at the Suffolk Show. Read more

Ark Vets donates vital equipment to Ukraine vets

Ben Davies

10 June 2026

Categories: FIVP article

Ark Vets has become one of the first UK practices to donate equipment to vets in Ukraine Read more

Support the VMD’s Spot-On Aware campaign

Ben Davies

20 May 2026

Categories: FIVP article

The initiative has received support from RUMA CA&E. Read more

FIVP marks a decade of supporting independent veterinary practices

Ben Davies

1 April 2026

Categories: FIVP article

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is marking a decade of promoting and supporting independent practices across the UK. To celebrate, we are inviting independent practices across the country to share what their independence means to them. Read more

FIVP shares concern for independent practices following CMA final decision report

Ben Davies

24 March 2026

Categories: FIVP article

FIVP is disappointed by some of the measures in the CMA final decision report. The report published today (24 March 2026) follows nearly two years of discussions between FIVP and the CMA’s inquiry group. Throughout the process, we have represented independent practices, calling for a package of remedies which will secure a future for these… Read more