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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Williams

UK vet sector under review amid worries over costs and competition

Britain’s £2 billion veterinary industry is being scrutinised by the competition watchdog amid concerns that pet owners are not getting value for money and that the cost of care has soared faster than inflation.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review of the sector, looking at consumer experiences and vet business practices for household pets in the UK.

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