b'PROFILEWHY EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP IS RESHAPING UK VETERINARY PRACTICEBy Simon Everingham and Cristn CraigAcross the UK, many veterinary practice owners are re-evaluating what they want from their succession plans. Alongside the practical considerations of retirement or reducing clinical work, owners increasingly want to protect the independence, ethos and community relationships their practices were built on. At the same time, concerns about corporate buyouts, shifting workplace cultures and uncertainty for teams are prompting a closer look at alternative routes.12www.inspiredvet.co.uk'