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Onswitch founder made honorary professor
Alison Lambert has been recognised for her standing within the profession and contributions to undergraduate teaching.

Alison Lambert recognised for standing within the profession

Onswitch’s founder and managing director Alison Lambert has been made honorary associate professor in veterinary business at the University of Nottingham.

The well-known speaker received the title in recognition of her standing within the profession and contributions to undergraduate teaching.

For several years, Onswitch has enjoyed a close relationship with the University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. The company runs a popular Dragons’ Den-style business competition with veterinary students each year and is currently match-funding a PhD exploring the anatomy of a consult.

Alison Lambert said: “Every aspect of Onswitch's work is shaped and informed by evidence, whether it be in practice or in academia. Student teaching is built around data collected by Onswitch in qualitative and quantitative research, always undertaken in adherence with strict Market Research Society guidelines.

“Students are taught to make decisions based on presenting evidence when they consult, and we teach them that the same principles apply equally to managing a practice and engaging with clients.

“I’m so proud to be named honorary associate professor, and look forward to many more years of close association with such a forward-thinking institution as Nottingham University's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science."

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.