News and Events

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…

Joining an independent practice could be your best career move. Meet the FIVP team at University of Nottingham Vet Careers Fair on Saturday 20th May, 11am-3pm. Located at The Vet School, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, LE12 5RD 

Looking for a graduate position? Choose an independent practice. Meet the FIVP team at University of Liverpool Vets Careers Fair on Friday 26th May, 9am-5pm. Located at University of Liverpool’s Leahurst Campus, CH64 7TE

We can help new or soon-to-be graduates in finding their first clinical role, as well as sourcing EMS placements for undergraduates. If you are a student and attending, please come and visit our stand on the day for a chat. University of Glasgow Veterinary Careers & EMS Fair in the Mary Stewart Building, from 11am…

We’re excited to hear that experienced vet Mark Rowland has joined the team at Pennard Vets to lead the practice’s exotic department. Mark, an Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, has 25 years’ experience as a vet since he qualified from Liverpool University. He achieved the Royal College Certificate in Zoological Medicine in 2007 and has…

University of Surrey Final Years Careers Fair on Thursday 8th December 2022 FIVP will be at the University of Surrey Final Years Careers Fair on Thursday 8th December 2022 from 10am to 6.30pm. We are passionate about placing ambitious students in a working environment where they can excel. We offer students diverse opportunities, including: Extra-Mural…

Exclusive 20% discount All FIVP members and their practice team members get an exclusive 20% discount off 3-day and 1-day passes. Early bird tickets are currently on sale until 26th January 2023. Purchase yours before they sell out! Use code at checkout: CONG23FIVP

At FIVP, we believe that running an independent veterinary practice doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone! Two wonderful FIVP members, My Home Pet Vet and JP Veterinary Services Ltd, have proven that independent veterinary practices are better together, and when we found out about it, we knew we had to share their…