News and Events

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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: … Continued

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. … Continued

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 … Continued