News and Events - FIVP - Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices

CMA extends timetable for veterinary market investigation

The CMA inquiry group has received a statutory extension of six months to complete its investigation.
FIVP Webinars: Dave Nicol explores Practice Culture

Join us on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at 7pm for our next webinar: ‘Leadership Actions and Their Impact on Veterinary Practice Culture’, hosted by Dr Dave Nicol.
FIVP and SPVS submit joint response to CMA’s suggested ‘remedies’

FIVP and SPVS have collaborated to submit a joint response to the CMA’s working paper of suggested ‘remedies’.
FIVP to attend University of Liverpool Careers Fair

FIVP will be attending the University of Liverpool Careers Fair 2025 on Friday, 16 May.
Westport Vets becomes first UK vets to take part in The Bassinet Project

FIVP member Westport Veterinary Clinic has become the first UK veterinary practice to take part in a bassinet campaign to provide animals dignity in death.
Rita Dingwall awarded RCVS Honorary Associateship

Rita Dingwall, FIVP Chair, is to receive an RCVS Honorary Associateship award
BBC Radio 4 to report on need for independent practices

FIVP member James Weston will be representing independent practices on Radio 4.
FIVP Webinars: Pam Mosedale speaks on Quality Improvement

Join us on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 7pm for our next webinar, entitled ‘QI and QA – what’s the difference?’, hosted by Pam Mosedale BVetMed FRCVS
FIVP responds to CMA working papers

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has submitted its formal response to the CMA’s working papers.
Independent practices unite against legal threat

Many practices have receive legal letters from IVC Evidensia for their use of the term ‘Pet Health Club’.