00:00Vets have said they feel under growing pressure to generate income for the large companies that
00:07employ them, raising concerns about the financial impact on pet owners.
00:12Prices charged by UK vets rose by 63% between 2016 and 2023, and the government's competition
00:20regulator has questioned whether the pet care market as it stands is offering customers value
00:26for money. A spokesperson for IVC Evidenzia said the group's vets and vet nurses never
00:32prioritise revenue or transaction value over and above the welfare of the animals in their care.
00:38Recently, hundreds of pet owners have contacted BBC Your Voice with concerns about veterinary bills.
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