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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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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.