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UK corporate veterinary groups

Six corporate groups own roughly 60% of UK small-animal practices. The Competition and Markets Authority's 2026 Order is legally binding for these six by 23 September 2026. Smaller practices have an additional three months.

Below is a neutral, fact-based page on each — what they own, what the CMA found, what changes for owners, and how to check whether your practice is owned by the group. We're documenting the reforms, not bashing corporate vets.

Source: CMA Final Report and Order on Veterinary Services for Household Pets (March 2026), gov.uk. Practice counts are approximate as of mid-2026. Group ownership changes — verify with the practice if it matters.