INDEPENDENT VETERINARY PRACTICES UK
PUTTING PETS BEFORE PLETHORIC PROFITS*
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In 2013 just 10% of veterinary practices in the UK were run by large corporations. Today it's 60%.
Using an independent practice / charity, rather than a large corporate group, will keep money in the business and the local economy and not go to big corporate shareholders.
On this website independent veterinary practices are listed by postal town.
Use the search facility to find practices by name, postal town or postcode.
To find your local independent veterinary practice click on the following link and search / scroll.
*We recognise that all practices need to make a profit but ripping off the customer is a step too far. Independent practices are more lifelong career businesses than opportunities for financial investment. With large corporates the reverse is the case.
The recent review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlights multiple concerns in the market, including:
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Consumers may not be given enough information to enable them to choose the best veterinary practice or the right treatment for their needs.
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Concentrated local markets, in part driven by sector consolidation, may be leading to weak competition in some areas.
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Large corporate groups may have incentives to act in ways which reduce choice and weaken competition.
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Pet owners might be overpaying for medicines or prescriptions.
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The regulatory framework is outdated and may no longer be fit for purpose.
Choose an independent veterinary practice that puts pets before plethoric profits*.
Independent Veterinary Practices UK
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