Title page 1

Contents 3

Summary 4

The Competition and Markets Authority investigation and remedies 5

1. Veterinary prices and competition 8

Rising costs of veterinary services 8

Growth of the veterinary sector 9

2. The Competition and Markets Authority's market investigation 10

2.1. The Competition and Markets Authority's findings 12

Problems with the UK veterinary market 12

Veterinary medicines and treatment costs 13

2.2. The Competition and Markets Authority's remedies 14

2.3. Implementing the remedies 15

2.4. Reaction to the CMA's final decision report and remedies 16

3. Help and support with veterinary costs 20

4. Reform of regulation of the UK veterinary profession 22

4.1. January 2026 joint consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 22

4.2. Reaction to the January 2026 consultation 24

4.3. UK Government July 2026 white paper 26

4.4. Reaction to the July 2026 white paper 30