Members voted overwhelmingly to support the proposed changes at a meeting today (19 January), though a separate discussion will now consider when they should come into force.
Veterinary practices are being urged to ensure they are prepared for significant reductions in government help to meet their energy costs from the spring.
Family owned group of 12 surgeries, which trade as both The Pet Vet and The Vet, says it is committed to reinvesting profits into business to provide latest technology to its growing team.
Group has expanded on continent in the past few years, adding clinics and teams in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland to its UK and Ireland offering.
Dr Polton, who joined North Downs Specialist Referrals in Surrey in 2008 and became clinical director in 2012, has now been appointed as hospital director.
The company, which employs around 8,000 people across the UK and Europe, has declined to comment on reports suggesting it could be sold later this year.
Dogs Trust received 50,000 owner requests for them to take on their pets last year – while a new survey found vet bills to be the highest cost concern for owners in 2023.
New division has launched with a ManSA licence granted by the VMD, allowing the company to develop a range of cannabidiol oral dosage formats capable of being prescribed under the cascade.
David Hodges – of Stellar Vets, West Sussex – installed Zettle card readers in his practice window so anyone tapping as they pass can donate fixed £3 for Clymping Dog Sanctuary and Worthing Cat Welfare.
