Out-of-hours veterinary businesses: tell the CMA you're complying with the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026
Tell the CMA you're complying with your legal obligations under the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026.
In September 2026, the CMA published the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026.
Who needs to submit this form
This form is only for veterinary businesses that provide out-of-hours services to first opinion practices.
If you work at a company (body corporate) or limited liability partnership, you need to have one of these job titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
- Senior Director
If you work at a partnership, or you’re a sole trader, you need to be either:
- an owner
- an individual with the authority to make the declaration
You must submit a report yourself – it’s not acceptable for a legal representative to do it for you.
The terms in this form (such as “veterinary business” or “out-of-hours services”) have a specific meaning, as outlined in the Order (from page 4).
When you need to submit this form
You must submit this form by 11:59pm on 23 October 2026.
If you aren’t compliant
If you become aware that you are not complying with Article 19 of the Order (Out-of-hours contracts), you must tell the CMA within 14 calendar days.
Letting us know quickly means we can work with you to help stop the breach and understand what action may be needed. Email the CMA at remediesmonitoringteam@cma.gov.uk
We consider possible enforcement action on a case-by-case basis. Find out more about the process used for enforcement activity.