News and Events

The Insurance Times Awards took place at the InterContinental London. Hosted by Kevin Bridges, which was enjoyed by over 1100 guests, the highly established black tie event was not to be missed – especially when you are a finalist twice over! With Vetsure’s in-house claims team having just celebrated their first birthday and the new…

We are pleased to announce that leading buying group Vetsure has become one of our sponsors. FIVP is grateful for the support it receives from its industry partners and is keen to work with companies supporting the independent sector. Vetsure’s commitment to the independent practice through their buying group services makes it an ideal partner…

We have now launched our FREE listing service for independent veterinary practices, across the UK. The site, powered by the Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices, was established to help pet owners find their local, independent practices. Please visit IndependentVets.co.uk to double check that all of your practice and branch surgery details are up-to-date and correct. If you…

To support members, FIVP is offering FREE recruitment advertising across a number of online platforms. Members will have the opportunity to advertise vacant job roles on the platforms, MRCVS and VNonline. All adverts will be designed in-house and posted on corresponding social media channels. The promotion has been established to reduce recruitment costs for members…

With our recent growth in membership, we have developed an FIVP logo for our members to use on their websites or to display in their practices, as they wish. In addition, we are keen to promote any news, events, launches (new branch openings etc.), announcements or any other information relating to our members. Please keep…

Last week we had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of vets, nurses, practice managers and industry partners. The BSAVA Congress was a great success for FIVP, with several new practices joining and lots of interested practices looking to join. Congress also provided the opportunity to connect with new partners keen to work with independent practitioners,…

Are you an independent veterinary practice or looking to start up on your own? We would like to meet you! Visit us at BSAVA Congress, stand 118 and find out all about the Federation. We support and promote independent practices.

Clever marketing can help independent practices stand out from the crowd. With so many promotional methods to choose from, it is difficult to know the one that best suits your practice. The latest article on VetCommunity.com looks at one of the most accessible and widely used marketing strategies- targeted email. The article offers a practical guide…

Customer service is a central part of the veterinary business. It can be the deciding factor as to whether clients return to your practice or go elsewhere. Good customer service should be straightforward, but veterinary practices have less flexibility to provide ‘on the spot’ discounts and services, which is somewhat limiting. This week’s ‘how to’…

We are currently launching a series of ‘how to’ articles for our members, on the veterinary network: VetCommunity.com. The series takes a look at some of the challenges facing practices and offers straightforward, practical advice to boost practice standards and optimise customer service and satisfaction. The articles have been compiled by members of the veterinary industry…