News and Events

FIVP will be attending the University of Surrey’s Vet School Careers Fair on Wednesday 6th December 2023. This will be an opportunity for veterinary students to learn about the benefits of working for an independent practice, and to discover the great careers and EMS placements that FIVP’s members have to offer. Students can also pick…

This November, the FIVP would like to encourage its members to take part in Antibiotic Amnesty 2023. Led by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance – Companion Animal & Equine (RUMA CA&E), the Antibiotic Amnesty is a One Health initiative across UK veterinary practices, asking clients to return any antibiotics which are unused or out-of-date…

The Times has contacted the FIVP to discuss how the ongoing Competitions and Marketing Authority (CMA) review is affecting independent practices. The CMA review, which was launched 7 September, aimed to investigate the pricing and provision of veterinary services and medicines by practices. The review was launched partly in response to the increase in independent…

We are pleased to announce that we will be attending London Vet Show in November. We will be representing and promoting the interests and values of independent practices at stand (B26) from 16-17 November 2023. Rita Dingwall, FIVP business development manager, will meet with new and existing members of the federation to discuss the major…

FIVP representatives Hayley and Gemma had a fantastic day at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) Vet Careers Fair on 18 October. It was a chance for the veterinary school’s undergraduates to learn about the importance of independent practices, and what makes working for an independent practice so special. We also highlighted the excellent employment…

A new conference will provide a One Health approach to arthritis, bringing together speakers and delegates from the medicine, veterinary and veterinary nursing professions. The continuing education event, ‘A Joint Approach to Arthritis’, will focus on a holistic approach to the management of joint disease. It will feature discussions into the diagnosis, treatment options and…

Rita Dingwall represented the FIVP on BBC Radio Scotland today as part of a nationwide discussion into the Competitions and Markets Authority’s (CMA) review of UK veterinary practices. Mrs Dingwall, the group’s business development manager, addressed the authority’s concerns that the costs of veterinary fees were increasing faster than other goods and services. In the…

As of 1 September 2023, the rules of the ‘Under Care’ Guidance will be changing. This will change the way that POM-Vs (prescription only medication) are prescribed by veterinary surgeons. The new guidance will be reviewed 12 months later. How has the guidance changed? The old guidance stated that all pets should be ‘under care’,…

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is pleased to announce that it will be attending this year’s BEVA Congress in Birmingham. This year’s BEVA Congress will be held at the ICC in Birmingham from 13-16 September, and is set to offer more than 90 hours of live and on demand CPD, as well as…

FIVP’s Rita Dingwall among guest speakers sharing industry views. At the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 June 2023, members of the veterinary industry took part in a debate entitled Reps: VIP or RIP? Attendees debated the future of veterinary representatives in the UK. The event was organised by the Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA) and…