FIVP is pleased to announce that Ian Wolstenholme has joined the team as a Business Development Manager. Read more

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP), which represents independent veterinary practices across the UK, responds to the concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Read more

We spoke to FIVP member House & Jackson to find out what it takes for a proudly independent practice to compete with corporate-owned practices. Read more

As part of a conference at BSAVA Congress 2024, the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance – Companion and Equine (RUMA CA&E) has released the results of the second Antibiotic Amnesty. Read more

FIVP member Bright Side Vets has opened its additional site for business. The new independent practice, located on Mill Lane, Tamworth (B79 7JA), marked the occasion with a grand opening on Saturday, 16 March 2024. Read more

The Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) is to host a CPD event for veterinary graduates who have qualified in the past five years. This event will take place on Friday, 20 September 2024, and aims to support recent graduates with building their confidence in practice. Read more

In September 2023, the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it would be conducting a review of the prices and provisions of veterinary services and medicines by practices. We welcomed this investigation, and partook in several debates about how this impacts independent practices. Read more

FIVP will be attending University of Glasgow’s Veterinary Careers and EMS Fair on Friday, 8 March 2024. FIVP will be meeting veterinary students from the University of Glasgow’s Veterinary School at their careers and EMS fair, where we will promote the unique benefits of working for an independent practice. Read more

We are pleased to announce that FIVP will be attending this year’s BSAVA Congress in Manchester. We will be representing and promoting the interests and values of independent practice at stand (D405) from 21- 23 March 2024. Read more

FIVP’s next university careers fair is the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Careers Fair, on Wednesday, 7 February 2024. FIVP will be meeting hundreds of RVC’s next veterinary graduates at their university’s careers fair, where we will promote the unique benefits of working for an independent practice. Read more