Article 5 of the Order. Applies from 23 March 2027. 153 days to go.
Vet practice ownership disclosure: CMA group name rules
If your practice belongs to a group, show the group's name at least as prominently as the practice name wherever pet owners see you.
Applies to: practices that are part of a group or network.
What the Order requires
- Group or main entity trading name on the website homepage banner and in page metadata.
- Shown in search and map listings, on premises signage and in communications to owners.
- At least as prominent as the practice's own name.
- Independent practices with no parent group have nothing to show.
How to fix it
- Add "Part of [Group]" to the site header beside your logo and to the page title.
- Update your Google Business Profile name or description, signage and email footers.
Sources
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This is general information about the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, not legal advice. Check the Order and the CMA's guidance before relying on it. Rules version 2026-10-21.1.