The rules just changed. Is your practice ready?
The CMA now requires published pricing, ownership transparency, and prescription guidance. Laika gives your practice the tools to get there.
~40% of UK practices are independent. They’re the ones who need this most.
Park Vets
Our prices
Updated March 2026 · CMA compliant
Ownership
Park Vets is an independent practice. We are not affiliated with any corporate group.
The reforms
What’s changing
The CMA’s final report mandates a series of reforms every UK vet practice must meet. Here’s what your website needs to cover — and what practice owners are most worried about.
01
Price lists must go online
Consultations, vaccinations, neutering, dental, and cremation — all must be clearly listed on your veterinary practice website. This is the core CMA vet price list requirement.
02
Ownership must be declared
Patients must be able to see whether your practice is independent or part of a corporate group. No small print — it must be prominent.
03
Prescription transparency
Pet owners must be told they can request a written prescription and shop elsewhere — including online pharmacies. First script fees are capped at £21.
04
Written estimates for £500+
Any treatment over £500 requires an itemised estimate upfront, including aftercare. Emergencies are the only exception.
05
Vet practice price comparison feeds
Your pricing data must feed into the RCVS "Find a Vet" service and authorised third-party comparison sites.
Deadline
Reforms come into force later in 2026.
Independent practices that aren’t ready risk enforcement action and reputational damage.
What we do
Two ways we help your practice
CMA-Ready Website
Available nowA website that meets every CMA requirement — and one you can actually update yourself.
- Pricing pages your team can update in minutes — no developer needed
- Ownership transparency and practice information built in from day one
- Prescription guidance for clients, including their right to shop around
- Estimate request forms so clients can get costs upfront
- Pricing data structured for RCVS comparison feeds as they come online
- Mobile-first, fast-loading, and fully accessible
Laika — Practice Management
Early access 2026The system behind the website. CMA compliance isn’t a one-off fix — prices change, staff change, regulations evolve. Laika keeps your practice current without the overhead.
We’re building this with practices, not just for them. Mention early access when you get in touch.
About
Built for independent practices, by someone who gets it
Hi, I’m Ross. I run Laika — I’ve spent years building digital products for professional services, and since the CMA published its final report, I’m focused entirely on helping independent vet practices navigate what comes next.
I work directly with practice owners. No account managers, no agencies, no hand-off. Just straightforward help getting your practice compliant and set up for what’s ahead.
“About 40% of UK practices are independent. They’re the ones who need the most help — and the least likely to have someone in-house to sort this.”
Get started
Get ahead of the deadline
Book a free 20-minute compliance review. We’ll look at your current website, walk through the CMA requirements, and tell you exactly what needs to change.
Reforms take effect later this year. Practices that publish prices early will rank first on the RCVS comparison site — ahead of those who wait.
- Free, no-obligation review
- Plain-English breakdown of your obligations
- Clear next steps — whether you work with us or not