CMA consults on market investigation into veterinary services for household pets

 

CMA consults on market investigation into veterinary services for household pets

The CMA is proposing to undertake a market investigation into the supply of veterinary services for household pets, including the supply of prescribed veterinary medicines.

This follows the CMA’s September 2023 consultation into the veterinary services market for household pets.  The consultation received an unprecedented level of responses tp its consultation.

The CMA found concerns that consumers may not be given enough information to enable them to choose the best veterinary practice or treatment.

The CMA has found that over 80% of veterinary practices have no pricing information on their websites, even for routine consultations or vaccines.

The CMA has found that while the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons operates a voluntary standards scheme, around 30% of the market has not committed to this.

The CMA invites comments by 11 April 2024.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-proposal-to-make-a-market-investigation-reference-into-veterinary-services-for-household-pets-in-the-uk