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Medivet reportedly going to auction for £1bn
Medivet manages around 300 branches and twenty 24-hour clinics in the UK.

HSBC has been appointed to oversee the process.

Veterinary chain Medivet is reportedly 'putting itself up for sale' for around £1b.
 
According to Sky News, HSBC has been appointed to oversee the auction process, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
 
‘Sources said there were was likely to be substantial interest from bidders because of the opportunity to continue consolidating what remains a fragmented industry,’ the report adds.

‘The potential for expansion into European markets is also likely to be a focus for an eventual buyer.’
 
Medivet manages around 300 branches and twenty 24-hour clinics in the UK. The firm has been partially owned by Inflexion Private Equity since 2016. 

Medivet has been contacted for comment

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'