Whiskers āNā Beans currently runs in Greater London, but has plans to expand to offer transport to referral centres outside the capital in the future.
An upbeat forecast for the UK veterinary sector has been echoed by global forecasts that the value of pet services could top half a trillion dollars within six years.
Susan Jebb, of the Food Standards Agency, warned tougher migration rules had contributed to the sectorās āvery, very significantā recruitment and retention problems.
Harrison Family Vets invested Ā£350,000 in the new practice in Tyldesley, Wigan, which follows openings in West Midlands, Reading, Stockton-on-Tees, Manchester and Doncaster.
War of words erupts between group behind Valley Vets and British Veterinary Union after 94% of its members at practice vote in favour of taking industrial action.