Pet owners to get price transparency in major vet industry overhaul

• Government proposals aim to overhaul the veterinary industry, making it clearer, fairer and more transparent for pet owners.
• Under the plans, vets will be required to publish price lists for common treatments and disclose whether they are independent or part of a chain.
• Every vet practice will need an official operating licence, similar to GP surgeries, and must provide straightforward routes for customer complaints.
• These proposals follow a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) finding that vet fees have risen significantly, with pet owners lacking sufficient information.
• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched an eight-week consultation on these changes, which also seek to support veterinary professionals.

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Vets told to publish price lists under major reforms