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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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchRetailers
Casco Pet to unveil new joinery service at Interzoo 2024
Casco Pet has announced that it will unveil its new joinery service at Interzoo in May, its latest offering for the pet retail and veterinary sector. The company is launching a curated range of joinery solutions, from reception desks to store counters and storage cabinetry, fully customised commercial solutions will…
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12 MarchVeterinary
CMA identifies multiple concerns in vet market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally decided it should launch a formal market investigation into the veterinary market after discovering multiple concerns. The CMA believes consumers may not be given enough information to enable them to choose the best veterinary practice or the right treatment for their needs.…
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4 MarchVeterinary
Vetpol appoints new professional development lead
Hertfordshire-based veterinary SQP regulator Vetpol Ltd has appointed Lisa Giddings as professional development lead, starting from March. Drawing on her experience in the veterinary sector and “strong reputation” in the industry, Giddings will play a large part in assisting with the planning of Vetpol’s first ever SQP Congress, taking place…
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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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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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27 OctoberBusiness
Pets at Home launches ‘Five Minutes More’ campaign
Pets at Home has announced the launch of its Five Minutes More campaign to encourage pet owners across the UK to avoid cutting short the dog walk this winter. This comes after research from the company found that there were more than one million overweight dogs in the UK. The…
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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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Jul- 2023 -28 JulyVeterinary
VetPartners acquires Isabelle Vets
VetPartners has announced the acquisition of Guernsey’s oldest veterinary practice, Isabelle Vets. Isabelle Vets, which has been looking after Guernsey’s pets, farm animals and horses since 1919, is the first veterinary practice from the island to join VetPartners. Led by vets, VetPartners was established by CEO Jo Malone in November…
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