The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has published its response to the consultation opened by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on 9^th July 2024, requesting feedback on its Inquiry Group’s Issues Statement. This statement set out the CMA’s initial areas of concern within the UK veterinary services for household pets sector, along with possible ‘remedies’ of how these could be addressed.

BVNA’s full response can be viewed here;

BVNA President Lyndsay Hughes commented: “BVNA welcomed the opportunity to respond to this consultation from the CMA. Throughout the CMA’s ongoing market investigation, BVNA has championed the integral role of the veterinary nurse within both animal welfare and client care, along with the significant value this role brings to veterinary practice.

“We are particularly encouraged that the CMA is continuing to consider the outdated legislation surrounding the veterinary sector, and will continue to call for expansion of the veterinary nursing role along with protection of its title. We will continue to work with the CMA to inform its Inquiry Group’s understanding of the sector, and the potential impact of its proposed remedies.”

BVNA is publishing its ongoing activities in relation to the CMA investigation on its dedicated website page: https://bvna.org.uk/project/competition-and-markets-authority/