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CMA launches investigation into Medivet acquisitions
The CMA has served initial enforcement orders under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
Initial enforcement orders commenced in December 2022.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating 17 completed acquisitions by Medivet Group Limited of independent veterinary businesses.

In phase one of the investigations, 17 acquisitions are to be to invested:
  • All Creatures Clinic Limited
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Hollies Veterinary Surgery
  • Canine Healthcare Limited (t/a Vet Value) 
  • The assets and business of the veterinary practice under the name Iffley Vets
  • The Oxford Cat Clinic Limited
  • The Vet Station Limited
  • Barton Companion Animal Services Limited
  • Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital Limited
  • I T Kalogera Holdings Ltd (including its subsidary I T Kalogera Limited) (t/a Brockwell Vets)
  • Monument Vets Ltd
  • Fitzalan House Veterinary Practice Ltd
  • Ferring Street Vets Limited
  • Caddy Country Practice Limited
  • E Street Limited (t/a Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic)
  • The assets and businesses of the veterinary practices under the name The Vet on Richmond Hill and The Vet in St Margaret's
  • Withy Grove Veterinary Clinic Limited.

The initial enforcement orders were served on 21 December 2022, and the deadline has not yet been set for phase one decisions. For full information on the acquisitions investigation, visit the CMA website. 

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.