June 8th 2020

VCMS reports 98.5% of vets satisfied with complaint mediation service

The Veterinary Client Mediation Service has published its 2019 report, which reveals a rise in awareness of the service, superb feedback and an increase in engagement from veterinary practices over the past year.

Since its launch in 2016, the VCMS, which is funded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), has handled 5,477 complaint referrals from veterinary clients and practices, with a current rate of over 400 mediations per year. Awareness of the service has increased to the point where a far greater percentage of clients are contacting the VCMS directly, rather than through a direct referral from the RCVS, shining a spotlight on the service’s quality, authority and continued success in helping to bring ongoing complaints to a close.

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May 1st 2025

Did You Know that the Veterinary Client Mediation Service (VCMS) is an Approved ADR Provider?

Many complaints and disputes can be resolved without the time, cost and stress of going to court. With County Courts busier than ever and cases taking longer to be heard, it’s no wonder that the…
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March 24th 2025

Spring to It!

In our blogs, we cover conditions and ailments which can prompt animals to require veterinary care and also share insight to help animal owners in their interactions with veterinary practices in these situations.
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February 10th 2025

Veterinary Client Mediation Service | CMA Working Papers published 6 Feb 2025

Following the publication by the CMA of their working papers and the external research, the VCMS will consider this next phase of the CMA investigation and emerging views in detail and respond in accordance with…
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