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Last broadcast on Fri, 3 Sep 2010, 01:45 on BBC One (except HD) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Filming undercover in one of Britain's largest veterinary chains, Panorama reveals evidence of questionable bills, animals poorly treated, and an unrepentant vet struck off for dishonesty.
Pet owners who take best practice on trust are in for a shock.
Secret filming raises questions about pet care
Panorama sent a reporter undercover for nine months to work as a trainee at one of the country's largest veterinary chains. Alex Lee worked at Medivet,and found evidence of both questionable bills and unqualified junior staff performing medical procedures.
Undercover: Dog injured at vet's
A Panorama reporter secret films a client being asked to authorise payment for medication for an injury that their dog, Cece, incurred while in the vet's care.
Reporter Alex Lee spent nine months working undercover at Medivet, one of the country's largest veterinary chains.
Vet nurse trainee goes undercover
Panorama sent a reporter undercover for nine months to work as a trainee at one of the country's biggest veterinary chains.
During her time at Medivet, the reporter found evidence of inexperienced and unqualified staff carrying out medical procedures.
Here, she and a colleague - a fellow trainee - attempt to help prepare an Irish Setter called Yogi for an operation.
Medivet responds to Panorama Programme
Panorama - Medivet responds
Join in the debate on It Shouldn't Happen at a Vets'
read the comments and join in the debate on the Panorama blog
Credits
- Reporter
- Jeremy Vine
- Producer
- Stephen Scott
Broadcasts
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Thu 22 Jul 201021:00
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Fri 3 Sep 201001:45
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