Conference Programme 2025

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Preparing for Change: The CMA Investigation, where we are and possible implications for the profession

13 Jun 2025
Business, Careers & Debates Theatre
Debate

In this session, the BVA president, Liz Mullineaux, will summarise the current status of the competition and markets authority (CMA) market investigation into veterinary services for household pets, focusing on the recently published working paper on potential remedies. The panel will discuss the proposed potential remedies and explore how they could impact veterinary practices.

  • 1.Understanding the current status of the CMA investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
  • 2.Clarification of Potential Remedies: Participants will discuss and clarify the potential remedies proposed by the CMA.
  • 3.Impact Assessment: Participants will explore and discuss how the potential remedies may impact veterinary practices.
Chairperson
Liz Mullineaux, Senior Vice President - BVA
Speakers
Lyndsay Hughes, Senior Vice President - BVNA
Caroline Collins, Director - Pennard Vets
Vicki Farbon, Chair - Scott Veterinary Clinic Ltd, SPVS board member

Primary Discipline

Debate

Learning Level

Advanced

Audience

All Veterinary Professionals,Veterinary Surgeon,Veterinary Nurse,Practice Manager/Owner
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Education Partner

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