Bristol

Bristol Vet Specialists appoints new cardiology specialist

Bristol Vet Specialists has appointed Kieran Borgeat to its cardiology department as demand for specialist services continues to grow. Borgeat, a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recognised specialist in veterinary cardiology, will support the expansion of cardiology services at the 30,000 sq. ft. referral hospital, including a new minimally…

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Pennard Vets appoints first group clinical director

Independent veterinary group Pennard Vets has announced the appointment of Serina Filler as its first clinical director. Filler, who joins the 134-year-old veterinary group in Kent, is a vet, published author and industry speaker with 12 years’ experience studying and working in Austria, America, Germany and the UK. After completing…

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Tug-E-Nuff celebrates 15th anniversary

Interactive dog toy company Tug-E-Nuff is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new charity initiative and free event. As part of its celebrations, Tug-E-Nuff will be matching customer donations up to £3,000, made at checkout from now until 27 October 2024, for charities Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Animals in…

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Deliveroo launches Deliver-Woof

Deliveroo has announced the launch of ‘Deliver-Woof’, an Easter chocolate treat created especially for dogs in collaboration with Woodgreen Pets Charity. The new chocolate egg is 100% dog-friendly and is made with dog-safe ingredients and added vitamin A and D – both essential nutrients for dogs. The treat, which is…

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Tetbury Pet Shop unveils Dulverton Pet Shop and Coffee

Natural and sustainable pet products retailer The Tetbury Pet Shop has announced the opening of its latest venture, The Dulverton Pet Shop and Coffee. Following the success of its Tetbury location established in 2022, the expansion is a “significant milestone” for founders Amelia and Alastair Correya. The interiors of the…

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Bristol Vet Specialists opens chronic pain clinic in the South West

Bristol Vet Specialists (formerly known as Highcroft Veterinary Specialists) is providing a new chronic pain clinic for cats and dogs in the South West of England who may need specialist treatment. BVS stated that chronic pain, particularly pain caused by osteoarthritis, is extremely common in cats and dogs. Even young…

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CVS opens a £13.5m Bristol Veterinary Referral Hospital

CVS has opened a £13.5m Veterinary Referral Hospital in Bristol, making it the group’s “largest” ever investment in a site. Based in Bristol, the huge 30,000 sq. ft. multidisciplinary hospital will be the biggest in the South West and South Wales and will act as a centre of excellence for…

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Jollyes delivers ‘best-ever’ results as sales rise to £33.7m

Jollyes has delivered its “best-ever” results as total sales in Q1 soared 33.6% to £33.7m compared with £25.3m the prior year. For the 13 weeks to 27 August 2023, like-for-like sales were also up 23%, a step up from the 17% like-for-like rise Jollyes achieved in FY23. The group said…

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Bristol pet care centre unveils new brand and expansion

A pet care centre and veterinary practice in Bristol has been unveiled as one of the first Pets at Home locations in the UK to receive an extensive refurbishment following the launch of the brand’s new identity. The new-look pet care centre on Emersons Green Retail Park marked the refresh…

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Jollyes sets sights on expansion as sales surge

Jollyes has announced “ambitious” growth plans after seeing sales surge to a “record high” £42m in the half year to 30 November. It revealed the retailer plans to open 20 new stores in the next 12 months, including new Scottish stores in Edinburgh, Glenrothes and Stirling, a new Welsh store…

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