Ȥҹapp responds to competition watchdog’s provisional decision and welcomes call for vet practice regulation
15 Oct 2025
15 Oct 2026
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We have renewed our strategic alliance with the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), setting out our shared commitment to work together on the major reforms and opportunities that will shape the future of the UK veterinary professions in the coming months and years.
Ȥҹapp President Gwen Rees and BVNA President Steph Worsley signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), during BVNA Congress at Telford International Centre on 10 October 2026.Ìý
As the leading representative bodies for the UK veterinary professions,ÌýourÌýlong-standingÌýpartnershipÌýstrengthens our collaborative voice on issues impacting vets and veterinary nurses, and animal welfare. Ìý
WeÌýlook ahead to the next phase of working together, including supporting our members throughÌýthe implementation of the Competition and Market's Authority’s (CMA) Final Orders following its investigationÌýinto to vet services for household pets andÌýpressing for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA).Ìý
Together, we will continue to advocate for a modern legislative framework that recognises the vital roles of both vets and veterinary nurses, supports effective team working and helps the professions meet the needs of animal owners and society in the years ahead.Ìý
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