Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Create a regulator for veterinary services

Closed 619 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to create a regulator for veterinary services, with powers to cap fees, especially where there is limited competition.
I believe some veterinary practices, especially those that operate out of hours, exploit pet owners when they are vulnerable and acting in their pet’s best interests and above all do not have a choice of provider. The excessive fees charged by some services expose people to financial pressures including debt.

Timeline

22 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
8 Mar 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 619
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 22 Aug 2022
Closed 8 Mar 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.