CVS
CVS Group plc is one of the UK’s largest integrated veterinary services providers, with growing influence across the petcare supply chain. Pet Gazette’s coverage of CVS includes acquisitions of vet practices and referral centres, strategic partnerships, business performance updates, and developments that affect pet product stocking, prescriptions, and client services. We also report on how CVS’s corporate growth and operational decisions impact suppliers, wholesalers, and independent pet retailers — especially where there is overlap in pet nutrition, health, and wellness products. This tag helps industry professionals track a major player shaping the future of UK petcare delivery.
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Apr- 2024 -5 AprilTrade Organisations
Pet Blood Bank UK announces price freeze on products
Pet Blood Bank UK has announced that it will not increase prices on its lifesaving blood products this April, thanks to generous fundraising support over the past year. Along with holding prices, it will also continue to subsidise the cost of fresh frozen plasma and provide blood products free of…
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Feb- 2024 -26 FebruaryVeterinary
MyPetsVet launches new website
MyPetsVet has announced the launch of its new website, designed to significantly reduce the cost for pet owners of managing the health of their pets. The site aims to ensure that the cost of brand-name medications will be significantly lower than those offered by local veterinary practices, making it “more…
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19 FebruaryVeterinary
CVS acquires the Ark Veterinary Surgery
CVS has completed the acquisition of Ark Animal Services Limited. Ark Veterinary Surgery, also known as Ark Vets, is a first opinion, small animal veterinary practice based over two sites in Mobberley, near Knutsfords, and Northwich in Cheshire. The practice has an experienced team of 25 vets, nurses, patient care…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
LVS appoints head of cardiology
London Vet Specialists (LVS) has announced the appointment of Joao Loureiro as its head of cardiology. He previously worked as a cardiology specialist at the Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey. Loureiro graduated from the University of Oporto in Portugal in 2001 and his interest in cardiology prompted…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
CVS opens new £1.3m Ambivet practice in Derby
CVS has opened a new £1.3m small animal veterinary practice on Alfreton Road in Derby. The new Ambivet complex is a 3,500 square ft. building on Northedge Business Park and houses the “very latest” veterinary facilities and equipment. Four consulting rooms offer a significant number of vet and nurse appointments,…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryVeterinary
Acorn Vets moves to new premises in Studley
CVS’ Acorn Vets has opened a new upgraded practice in Studley, Warwickshire. The relocated practice has enabled veterinary colleagues to expand the range of clinical services they offer to pets and increase the number of clients they serve. The new Acorn Vets has been fitted out with the latest veterinary…
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3 JanuaryVeterinary
Willows launches new canine and feline diabetic clinic
Willows Veterinary Centre in Solihull has launched a canine and feline diabetes mellitus clinic to coincide with the launch of the new drug SENVELGO® (velagliflozin oral solution). The newly launched clinic aims to support chronic or newly diagnosed diabetics, where decision making or clinical progress has been “challenging”. As part…
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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberVeterinary
Linnaeus acquires Garston Veterinary Group
Linnaeus Veterinary Limited has acquired Garston Veterinary Group, which operates across Somerset and Wiltshire. Established in 1911, Garston welcomes small animal patients and has a 24/7 hospital based in Frome, which is accredited by the RCVS. Its facilities include well-equipped consulting rooms, operating theatres, isolation units, onsite laboratories, ultrasound and…
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Oct- 2023 -27 OctoberVeterinary
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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11 OctoberVeterinary
CVS acquires The Liverpool Vets
Integrated veterinary service provider CVS has announced the acquisition of The Liverpool Vets Ltd. The Liverpool Vets Ltd., known as The Liverpool Vets, is a first-opinion, small animal veterinary practice in Cleveland Square, Liverpool. The veterinary practice has recently been relocated and newly fitted out. The new practice features spacious…
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