News and Events

Last week, we joined thousands of people at the Excel Centre in East London, for the London Vet Show 2016. From 17-18 November, vets from all over the country visited our stand to find out more about the federation. We had a very positive reception, with many vets signing up on the spot and many…

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices will be exhibiting at the London Vet Show on 17th and 18th November 2016. To find out more about the Federation, come along to stand K01 and have chat with the team. Event: LONDON VET SHOW Date: 17th – 18th NOVEMBER, 2016 Stand: K01 Website: www.londonvetshow.co.uk  

The FIVP is receiving a fantastic response from independent practices across the UK, with regard to its ongoing mailing. Please continue to send or fax back your forms, if you would like to be included on our Independent Vets website. Independent Vets, pioneered by the Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP), offers pet owners an…

Following the VN Trailblazers meeting on 20th October, new issues have emerged surrounding apprenticeship end point assessments (EPA). Due to an apparent change in interpretation of the rules for end point assessments, questions have arisen with regard to their structure. One outcome of the meeting is a proposal to the government to review the current advice surrounding…

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices will soon be launching a new internet search tool that allows pet, farm and equine clients to find independent practices in their area. We are writing to independent practices across the UK, requesting confirmation of practice details. Please look out for the letter and be sure to verify your…

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) recently attended the BVNA congress 2016. From 7-9 October, veterinary nurses, nursing students, animal trainers and practice managers visited the FIVP stand, to find out more about the federation. We had a very positive reception, with independent practice staff requesting further information and taking details of the application…

The apprenticeship programme is a government funded scheme that offers individuals, from the age of 16, the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a specific industry or field. The scheme provides an alternative to university or other forms of higher education, allowing candidates to earn a salary whilst learning the tricks of the trade,…

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices will be exhibiting at the BVNA CONGRESS between 7th and 9th October, 2016. To find out all about the federation and the benefits members can enjoy, visit us at Stand A8. Event: BVNA CONGRESS 2016 Date: 7-9 October 2016 Stand: A8 Website: www.bvna.org.uk/cpd/bvna-congress

Stanbridge Consulting, new FIVP member, is hosting a practice culture workshop. The new workshop promises to help independent veterinary practices optimise their working environment. All FIVP members receive a discounted rate! Your Culture is your Key to Success! There is a lot of talk in business around the importance of culture and vision.  Things that…

FIVP is seeking views from independent veterinary practices to help inform the development of a new apprenticeship standard for veterinary nursing. An Employer Group was set up to develop these standards and has met a number of times to discuss the veterinary nursing role. A draft standard has been produced on the knowledge, skills and…