York-based VetPartners owns 99 veterinary practices – made up of 75 small animal, 13 mixed, 6 equine and 5 farm practices – and promises further growth.
Team’s “ecobrick” creations “can significantly reduce the waste we send to landfill, and cut the amount of plastic that ends up littering the planet and ultimately finds its way into the sea”.
Phase two of expansion plan is completed with new consulting rooms, separate ultrasound facilities and a dedicated radiography suite with a gantry based x-ray system.
Group acquires Hertfordshire-based specialist veterinary centre as part of efforts to “ensure the delivery of the highest quality of care and service across the entire business”.
Set up by vets with the main focus on the welfare of animals, the not-for-profit organisation reinvests all profits back into the business for the benefit of their patients.
“It is an exceptional business with a reputation for clinical quality and a key partner to much of the profession in the UK...” – David Hillier, IVC chief executive.
Association said Government Immigration White Paper with minimum salary requirement of £30,000 for OVs to obtain visas will have “devastating consequences for UK trade”.
“To receive the award for the best pet insurance company is a great accolade and one we’re very proud of” – James Barnes, head of sales and partnerships at Petplan.
Company used London Vet Show to announce its plans to combine its buying groups, veterinary wholesaler operations and practice management system services into one integrated platform.
Sponsored by Veterinary Times and VN Times, accolade aims to recognise company or veterinary practice that has delivered most innovative public relations programme of past 12 months.
“We’re excited to be playing our part in collaboration with the Felcana team, to ensure veterinary practices can make the most of this opportunity” – Sally Clarke, Simplyhealth Professionals.
