Veterinary services for household pets
The CMA has consulted on a proposal to make a market investigation reference into the veterinary services market for household pets in the UK.
Consultation on a market investigation reference
12 March 2024: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an update report and held a consultation on whether to launch a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK.
The consultation closed at 5pm on 11 April 2024.
The CMA also published a report of market research commissioned during the market review.
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(12.3.24)
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Press notice: CMA identifies multiple concerns in UK vets market (12.3.24)
Consultation on market investigation reference video (YouTube)
Call for information
On 7 September 2023: the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a call for information inviting pet owners, people who work in veterinary practices and people who supply products and services to the veterinary services market to share their thoughts on the veterinary market for pets.
- Press notice: CMA launches review of vet sector (7.9.23)
Timetable
The consultation period will close at 5pm on 11 April 2024.
The CMA will consider responses and decide whether to make a market investigation reference.
Personal information
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How we may use your information
We are carrying out this work under section 5 of the Enterprise Act 2002, which gives the CMA the power to obtain, compile and keep under review information about matters relating to its functions.
Last updated 12 March 2024 + show all updates
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Update report published launching consultation on whether to launch a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets in the UK.
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Questionnaires closed.
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First published.