Veterinary Practices
Veterinary practices are an essential part of the UK petcare ecosystem, influencing product recommendations, customer trust, and pet owner behaviour. Pet Gazette reports on commercial developments within the veterinary sector that impact the retail and supply chain — including practice acquisitions, corporate consolidation, partnerships with petcare brands, and cross-referral strategies. Coverage also includes new clinic openings, service innovations, and trends in preventative care and prescription products. This tag offers valuable insight into how veterinary practices shape demand for health-related pet products and interact with the wider commercial pet industry.
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Jun- 2025 -3 JuneVeterinary
CVS develops new training programme for aspiring managers
CVS has developed a Leadership and Management Programme for aspiring or new managers. The Level 3 Leadership and Management Programme gives a comprehensive introduction to leadership, combined with a flexible approach which enables learners to work at their own pace. It features components on managing stress and resilience, time management,…
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May- 2025 -28 MayRetailers
Pets at Home FY profits rise 14% to £120m despite flat revenues
Pets at Home has seen its profit before tax rise 14% to £120.6m for the year ended 27 March 2025, following strong growth in its veterinary sector. Its vet group consumer revenue was up 13%, with record sales supported by higher visits, average transaction values and significant growth in Care…
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Jan- 2025 -20 JanuaryGovernment & Legislation
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact part-time workers and women. McGowan stated in an interview with Mail on Sunday that Pets at Home faces an £18m increase in costs. The National Insurance contribution threshold will be…
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15 JanuaryVeterinary
VetPartners fundraises £326,990 in 2024
Teams from VetPartners’ veterinary practices and associated animal healthcare businesses throughout the UK and Ireland ran marathons, climbed mountains, baked cakes and organised dog shows, pub quizzes and raffles to generate their best annual fundraising total. The events raised £172,146 during the year and VetPartners donated £154,844 through its charity…
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2 JanuaryVeterinary
Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital recognised for outstanding work
Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital, a veterinary practice in Falmouth, has achieved seven prestigious national awards, from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the profession’s UK governing body. The veterinary Hospital received the awards for its hard work and dedication in; patient consultation service, diagnostic service, emergency and critical care service,…
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Dec- 2024 -2 DecemberVeterinary
Gourley Vets practice opens in Denton
Gourley Veterinary surgeons are continuing to invest in their surgeries and facilities by opening a large purpose-built practice in Crown Point Shopping Centre in Denton. It follows the recent refurbishment of Gourley Veterinary practice in Ashton-Under-Lyne in September 2023. Gourley’s veterinary practices in Hyde, Stalybridge, Droylsden and Newton Heath are…
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Nov- 2024 -1 NovemberVeterinary
RVC appoints director of General Practice
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced the appointment of Dr Katharine Nelson as its first director of General Practice. Dr Nelson will take up the position later this year, in which she will lead the RVC’s new General Practice (GP) division. The new division will further develop RVC’s general…
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Oct- 2024 -17 OctoberVeterinary
Independent specialist referral practice opens in Yorkshire
Vets Rob Quinn, Nick Blackburn and Stuart Cooke have launched Vita Referrals to offer orthopaedic and neuro surgery to pets in Yorkshire and beyond. The new clinic aims to ensure every pet owner has access to reasonably priced surgical care. Vita Referrals will offer treatment to pets with a wide…
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Sep- 2024 -25 SeptemberGovernment & Legislation
CMA appoints new veterinary advisory panel
The Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) has appointed a new advisory panel made up of two veterinary nurses and four surgeons to assist with the ongoing investigation in the veterinary sector. In May 2024, the CMA confirmed its decision to launch a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets…
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Jul- 2024 -11 JulyRetailers
Pets at Home Chesterfield reopens following flooding
Pets at Home has announced the reopening of its revamped Chesterfield store after it was closed due to flooding. The company stated it has invested more than £1.3m in refurbishing and enhancing the Chesterfield Pet Care Centre store. The new 10,015 sq ft superstore gives local customers access to Pet…
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