Now being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority.
https://news.sky.com/story/competiti...ustry-12956298
Over the past few years we've noticed bills have been going up, and increasingly Vets seem to be pushing treatment, tests etc.
Many Veterinary practices have sold out to corporates, venture capitalists. That's certainly true in our area. There are very few independents left.
We've read quite a few posts from Vets on forums that they are being pressured to upsell. Some even have targets, and part of their remuneration is a bonus based on revenue generation, prescribing drugs etc.
I noticed that the share price of the corporate, which owns our local Vets, took a nose dive on the news of the CMA probe.
This is anecdotal but we've switched from the corporate-owned Vets to an independent and prices are significant lower for vaccinations, routine procedures etc. For example, the cost of a consultation is £40 versus £60 with the old Vets.
We used this website to find independents in our area.
http://www.independentvets.co.uk
https://news.sky.com/story/competiti...ustry-12956298
Over the past few years we've noticed bills have been going up, and increasingly Vets seem to be pushing treatment, tests etc.
Many Veterinary practices have sold out to corporates, venture capitalists. That's certainly true in our area. There are very few independents left.
We've read quite a few posts from Vets on forums that they are being pressured to upsell. Some even have targets, and part of their remuneration is a bonus based on revenue generation, prescribing drugs etc.
I noticed that the share price of the corporate, which owns our local Vets, took a nose dive on the news of the CMA probe.
This is anecdotal but we've switched from the corporate-owned Vets to an independent and prices are significant lower for vaccinations, routine procedures etc. For example, the cost of a consultation is £40 versus £60 with the old Vets.
We used this website to find independents in our area.
http://www.independentvets.co.uk
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