Practical insights for vet practice owners and managers.
The CMA confirmed 14 binding remedies in March 2026, enforceable from September 2026. Here is what each one means for an independent practice, in plain English, without the legal framing.
The CMA Order is expected by September 2026. For most independent practices, pricing transparency compliance is required by March 2027 and written estimates by September 2027. Here is what to prepare, and in what order.
Switching practice management systems carries real risk to a busy clinic. Here is what actually happens during a PMS migration, what tends to go wrong, and how to keep your practice running while it does.
A realistic breakdown of what it costs to open an independent veterinary practice in the UK: premises, equipment, registration, working capital, and the financing structures commonly used.
A practical guide to setting up a veterinary practice in the UK, covering RCVS registration, premises, controlled drugs, staffing, finance, and the decisions that matter most in year one.
Veterinary scheduling software should do more than display a diary. Here is how to assess online booking, appointment types, reminders, room visibility and workflow fit before choosing.
AI scribe accuracy is not just a vendor percentage. Here is what sustained daily use in a busy practice showed, including where the technology earned trust and where it still needed a second look.
Vendors quote different time-saving figures for AI scribes. This guide explains why the real saving depends on caseload, documentation habits, review effort and workflow fit.
AI scribes record client conversations in your consult room. Here is what UK GDPR requires from veterinary practices, what the RCVS now expects, and the questions to ask before you sign a contract.
Booked appointments are not the same as appointments that lead to care. Here is how to close the gap between what clients agree to and what they actually follow through on.
Everything you want to know on the new CMA prescription fee cap. Key dates, what it means for your income, formulary, and client conversations.
Veterinary burnout is well documented, but practice owners need more than generic wellbeing advice. Here is how to reduce vet burnout by improving workload, admin, rotas and team support.
Most no-shows are not clients who forgot. They are clients who decided the appointment was not urgent enough. Here is how to address that, from the consultation room to the booking system.
When opening a brand new veterinary practice, choosing the right PMS from day one is critical. Ainsdale Vets chose Lupa.
AI scribes are transforming how vets document consultations. Learn what they are and how Lupa Notes can save your practice hours every week.
Starting a new veterinary practice? Here's why Lupa is the PMS of choice for vet startups across the UK.
Lupa and Vetsure partner to help veterinary practices prepare for CMA regulations with smart health plans and pricing strategy.
Anderson's Veterinary Surgery shares their experience on go-live day and how Lupa's support team made the transition seamless.
Multi-site veterinary groups need centralised control with local flexibility. Discover why Lupa is the enterprise choice.
The debate between server-based and cloud PMS is ongoing. Here's what the choice actually means for your practice in 2026.
Vetsure's buying group discusses the implications of CMA regulations for independent veterinary practices.
Worried about AI and data privacy in your veterinary practice? We answer the most common questions vets ask.
Madra Veterinary Clinic shares how switching to Lupa gave their team back nearly a full day of productivity every week.
The CMA's remedies for the veterinary sector are complex. We break down what they mean for prescriptions, pricing, and your bottom line.
