News and Events

FIVP committee member Jason Freezer will be attending the Family Business Network conference in Lincolnshire on Thursday, 4 July 2019. As winner of the Best Small Family Business Award 2019, Jason will be speaking about important topics within the veterinary industry as well as FIVP and its aims. The event holds a varied line-up of…

FIVP member practice Bright Side Vets has scooped three top awards in the Midlands Family Business Awards 2018. Bright Side Vets was recognised as winner of Best Small Family Business and Highly Commended in Service Excellence and Highly Commended for the People’s Choice Award. To make the night even more special, the team also won…

We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Rudlings Wakelam, a Suffolk-based solicitor that will provide our members with legal support and assistance. This new collaboration reflects FIVP’s commitment to working with independent businesses and will further enhance our extensive range of member benefits and services. Founded on strong and long-lasting relationships with its…

Are you an experienced vet, or recent graduate and looking for your next career move? Then pop along to our stand at BSAVA Congress to find out how we can help. Our friendly team will be at stand 216a to explain all the benefits of working for an independent practice. We have numerous opportunities available…

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…