Linnaeus
This coverage focuses on Linnaeus, a leading veterinary group in the UK, and its role within the wider petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on Linnaeus’ clinical services, acquisitions, partnerships, and investment in veterinary facilities, as well as its contributions to professional training, animal welfare, and sector innovation. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into the group’s market influence, operational strategies, and developments shaping the veterinary and pet health landscape.
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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyVeterinary
Cinque Ports Vets to open new cat clinic in Kent
Linnaeus-owned Cinque Ports Vets has announced the opening of its first cat clinic in Wye, Kent on 25 July 2023. The new dedicated cat clinic is its sixth practice in Kent and East Sussex and its first surgery specifically for cats. The clinic is based in Wye, Kent, and experienced…
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13 JulyVeterinary
Veterinary Vision opens new surgery centre in Lancashire
Veterinary Vision UK’s veterinary eye clinic has opened a new dedicated ophthalmology referral centre in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, close to its previous base in Charnock Richard. The new centre has been designed and built with sustainability as a “key” priority. Among the raft of sustainable measures introduced at the new…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneIndustry News
Linnaeus wins at West Midlands Finance Awards
The finance team at Linnaeus, the UK veterinary group, has revealed it has won an award for its work in supporting business growth. After being shortlisted across six of the 12 categories at the West Midlands Finance Awards, Linnaeus won the finance transformation and change award. Management accountant Tom Lloyd…
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May- 2022 -26 MayVeterinary
Linnaeus appoints business development director
Veterinary group Linnaeus has announced that Russell Welsh, who served as interim chief operating officer for 15 months, has been appointed as its business development director. The role is part of Linnaeus’s executive team and will focus on the growth of the business and investment into its practices across the…
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Dec- 2020 -1 DecemberIndustry News
Pets at Home sells five referral practices for £100m
Pets at Home has sold five specialist referral practices to veterinary services provider Linnaeus for £100m. The sale which was revealed today 1 December, is said to be part of Pets at Home plan to focus on “group resources on customer-facing activities” across its omnichannel retailing and First Opinion veterinary…
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Aug- 2020 -10 AugustVeterinary
Linnaeus expands amid continued investment
Veterinary group Linnaeus has expanded its number of sites to 169, having formed just six years ago from a single location. Linnaeus, which is based in Friars Gate, Solihull, recently acquired four new practices during the Coronavirus pandemic and despite lockdown. Its portfolio now includes 12 referral centres and 44…
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Jul- 2020 -30 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: London Vet Specialists
It’s safe to say we did not expect Covid-19 to have quite the effect it did. We were all under the impression that increased hand hygiene and maintaining distance would be enough to keep everyone safe and well. When lockdown was introduced the world was hit hard, very quickly. In…
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20 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: Wear Referrals
As with everyone else, we went from being aware that a very concerning situation was developing across the world, to the unprecedented lockdown measures imposed on the UK. We adapted to these measures very quickly and, as time moved on, they made us question almost every aspect of our lives…
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1 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: Eastcott Referrals
Pre-lockdown we possibly didn’t appreciate the significance of what was about to happen. Initially, we wondered if perhaps enhanced infection control and not shaking hands was going to be enough to keep us safe? The full impact of the virus only became clear when lockdown was imposed. Overnight all non-emergency…
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Jun- 2020 -11 JuneCharities
Linnaeus donates thousands to animal charities
Practices across veterinary group Linnaeus have collectively donated £75,000 to charities affected by the pandemic this year. The group, which operates 39 primary care practices and 11 referral centres, made the decision to donate alongside its parent company Mars Veterinary Health Group. The total sum has been split across the…
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