July 10th 2018

Why Choose Mediation?

Are you unable to resolve a dispute and considering taking the case to court?

In court you hand over the decision making to the judge, whose role is to rule in matters of the law. In mediation, the role of the mediator is to work with both parties to reach a fair resolution both parties find agreeable. During this process, both parties actively contribute to proposals for resolution; very different from court proceedings. 

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November 7th 2025

VCMS Quarterly Review

Veterinary complaint body sees a 5% increase in activity over Spring 2025, with an ongoing theme of communication and expectations around standards of care and a fall in purely cost related complaints referred to the…
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October 29th 2025

CMA Provisional Report: What it Means for Dispute Resolution in the Veterinary Sector

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October 15th 2025

CMA Publish the Provisional Findings in their Market Investigation into Veterinary Care for Household Pets 15 October 2025

Following the CMA’s publication of the Provisional Findings of the Market Investigation into veterinary care for household pets, the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) is now reviewing the CMA’s proposed remedies and will feed into…
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