It Shouldn't Happen at a Vets'

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Duration: 59 minutes

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.

Last on

Fri 3 Sep 2010 01:45 BBC One except HD

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  • Secret filming raises questions about pet care

    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.

    Read Alex Lee's feature on working undercover at Medivet

  • Undercover: Dog injured at vet's

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    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.

    Watch Undercover: Dog injured at vet's

  • Vet nurse trainee goes undercover

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    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.

    Watch Vet nurse trainee goes undercover

  • Medivet responds to Panorama Programme

    Panorama - Medivet responds

    Medivet's Response

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Jeremy Vine
Producer
Stephen Scott

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