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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Sep- 2018 -5 SeptemberBusiness
Private equity and debt capital markets underpinning a sellers’ market in the pet industry
New research has found that private equity and debt capital markets are underpinning a sellers’ market in the pet industry. The global pet industry has seen 154 deals in the last 12 months split between sales to trade buyers (89%) and private equity buyers (11%), according to data from global…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustBusiness
Animal hospital completes £2.5m extension
Animal hospital, North Downs Specialist Referrals, has completed a £2.5m extension to its Surrey headquarters as it aims to bolster its treatment offering. The architect-designed addition houses a new diagnostic imaging suite complete with cutting edge technology including state of the art CT and MRI scanners. The newly-opened extension has…
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15 AugustAppointment
Linnaeus appoints professor Severine Tasker as chief medical officer
The Linnaeus Group has appointed a leading professor of feline medicine as its chief medical officer. Professor Severine Tasker has been appointed to the newly-created role, which will oversee the development and execution of the Linnaeus Group’s clinical aims for the provision of quality medicine in all of its practices…
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Jun- 2018 -11 JuneBusiness
Mars Petcare continues veterinary expansion with new deal
Pet food manufacturer Mars Petcare is continuing to expand the veterinary leg of its business with the acquisition of European veterinary business AniCura for an undisclosed amount. This follows Mars Petcare’s recent purchase of British veterinary group, Linnaeus. AniCura was established in 2011 by Fidelio Capital and The Animal Hospital…
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8 JuneBusiness
Mars Petcare acquires veterinary group Linnaeus
Mars Petcare has announced that it has acquired UK veterinary group Linnaeus from private equity firm Sovereign Capital Partners. On completion of the transaction, Linnaeus will become a unit within Mars Petcare’s Veterinary Health Group. Linnaeus was founded in 2014 on the Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service following its acquisition by…
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