Veterinary

Medivet hires four senior directors to expand partnership model

Medivet has appointed four senior directors as part of its restructuring plan to expand local co-ownership across its UK network. Emily Parr, Graeme Cramb, Tine McGuance and Sue Gorman, will take up the newly created role of network director after joining from competitor CVS. Each will report directly to CEO…

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IVC Evidensia opens two new White Cross Vets practices

IVC Evidensia has expanded its White Cross Vets network with two new practices in Coventry and Stanningley, extending its reach across the Midlands and North of England. The Coventry site, which opened on 20 October, is led by vet Peter Dickson, who has a special interest in exotic species including…

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Animal Trust invests £1.5m in new Teesside veterinary hospital

Animal Trust has announced a £1.5m investment in a new veterinary hospital in Teesside, aimed at improving access to affordable and high-quality care for pet owners across the North East. The not-for-profit organisation said the purpose-built facility will provide general practice, emergency and referral services. It will include advanced diagnostic…

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IVC Evidensia named Top Employer 2025 in UK

IVC Evidensia has been certified as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK, becoming the first veterinary organisation in the country to receive the recognition. The certification, awarded by the Top Employers Institute, benchmarks organisations globally on their people practices, including strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning and development, diversity,…

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Canine Principles partners with BSAVA PetSavers

Canine Principles has announced a partnership with BSAVA PetSavers, the fundraising and grant-awarding arm of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), to promote dog welfare and professional development within the veterinary and training sectors. Under the partnership, BSAVA members will receive a 15% discount on all Canine Principles courses.…

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CMA proposes price caps on vet prescriptions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has proposed the introduction of price caps on prescriptions provided by vets stating that pet owners could be “paying twice as much for commonly prescribed medicines from vet practices than they could pay online”. The watchdog believes that vets should have a prescription fee…

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The Pet Vet secures £13m refinancing to support expansion

Veterinary group The Pet Vet has completed a £13m refinancing deal with HSBC to fund future growth and continued investment in its 12 UK surgeries. Founded in 2011 by chairman and founder Dr Rob Jones, the business grew organically to four surgeries in South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire before acquiring The…

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Vetopia appoints UK CEO ahead of market launch this autumn

Vetopia, one of Europe’s “fastest-growing” veterinary groups, is set to launch in the UK this autumn with the appointment of Ben Hanning MRCVS as country chief executive. Hanning, a veterinary professional with experience in clinical practice, operational leadership and multi-site management, will oversee the group’s UK expansion. He has previously…

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British Veterinary Association appoints new president

Dr Rob Williams has been elected president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for the 2025–26 association year. Williams, a small animal vet with nearly 25 years’ experience, graduated from University College Dublin in 2001 and holds an MBA from York Business School.  He has worked in general and referral…

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GekkoVet and Royal Canin to expand AI vet tool worldwide after pilot success

Finnish health technology company GekkoVet and pet nutrition group Royal Canin are set to expand their collaboration worldwide after a pilot programme found strong support for the use of artificial intelligence in veterinary decision-making. The companies said 92% of veterinarians taking part in the trial reported that GekkoVet’s software improved…

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