The company says the strategy for its UK operations has not changed, despite its move to sell off eight businesses that have been the subject of a competition investigation.

Corporate vet group's chief operating officer responds following investigations from the Competition and Markets Authority into various practice acquisitions.

Bosses say they are considering their options after the Competition and Markets Authority alleged the deal could lead to higher prices for veterinary health services.

Ceva Animal Health, the fifth-largest global animal health company, unveils Ceva Wildlife Research Fund.

The company disagrees with the competition authority’s findings about its deals to acquire eight previously independent businesses, but says it will divest them to give certainty to affected workers.

The organisation has also launched a search for a new junior vice-president who would be in line to take on the top job in two years’ time.

Officials say the appointment of Ellie Duffy is the first stage of the group’s development as a “financially sustainable social enterprise”.

An East Kilbride veterinary practice has been named Pet Blood Bank’s top host venue for its work with the organisation.

Malcolm Morley said the deal appeared to be “positive” on first reading, though political reaction has been more mixed.

A campaigner says action could have been taken earlier after the Competition and Markets Authority revealed the proportion of independent veterinary practices in the UK almost halved in eight years.

A year after seeing the site for the first time, a Linlithgow veterinary practice has welcomed its first clients to its new home.

One of the UK’s leading veterinary groups is asking employees globally to nominate a woman they work with who they believe goes above and beyond.

Professionals are being invited to join an online session next month, shortly before current Government energy support schemes end.

Staff are also welcoming new colleagues from a nearby surgery in Greater Manchester following several months of collaboration between the two sites.

Four practices are piloting a study to see whether reusable drapes are as effective as their single-use counterparts.

The Cream Awards are recognised as one of the most prestigious awards within the industry, with the 2023 presentation evening taking place at the Grosvenor House hotel in London on 7 September. 

“It’s important that any discussion around cost of living doesn’t default to the line that ‘vets are too expensive’” – charity chief vet Caroline Allen.