The Journal
Long-form journalism, explainers, and regional dispatches on the independent UK veterinary sector — consolidation, the CMA investigation, and the practices finding new ways forward.
The Long Read
In 2013, ten percent of UK vet practices were owned by corporate groups. By 2024 it was sixty percent. We spoke to twenty-two vets — across both sides of the divide — about what changed when the boardroom moved in.
Explainer
Ownership, decision-making, and why the sign above the door doesn't always tell you who's really in charge.
Regional
From a purpose-built clinic in Harrogate to a two-vet practice in the Dales, the region's independent sector is quietly rebuilding.
News
A short guide to where the market study stands, the remedies on the table, and the timelines pet owners should watch.
Explainer
Consultation fees, dispensing charges, and the invoice lines that most often catch owners out.
The Long Read
A single independent clinic covers a hundred and forty square miles of overnight emergency work. We spent a weekend there.
Regional
A cohort of new-generation vets is quietly reopening farm-and-companion practices across mid Wales. The economics are harder than they look.
News
New FCA disclosures, direct-claims reform, and why some practices have quietly stopped accepting certain policies.
Explainer
Training bottlenecks, pay compression, and the reason your appointment slot got longer.
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