June 2018

World’s “largest vet health group” announces plans to acquire AniCura days after announcing deal to buy UK business Linnaeus.

5 mins

Delegates at this year’s event are invited to book a place at a supplementary “pre-congress” day (15 June), featuring a wide range of communication workshops.

4 mins

May 2018

Deal will see animal health giant increase its presence in rapidly expanding diagnostics sector, with ÂŁ1.5 billion acquisition for developer.

5 mins

Glasgow-based Roundhouse Referrals cost initiative for canine tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy procedure said to be a first for Scotland.

3 mins

New facilities’ technologies include robotic milking machines, which allow cows to decide when they are ready to be milked, and robot “scrapers” that automatically dispose of waste.

5 mins

Brexit vote cited as major factor influencing pace of growth of group’s new veterinary practices as fall reported, despite rise in revenue.

4 mins

Biggest investment in York veterinary hospital sees creation of upgraded facilities for animals, owners and staff.

3 mins

Surrey-based animal hospital awarded top status in all four categories entered in royal college’s Practice Standards Scheme assessment.

3 mins

Following the takeover of 19 practices in the Yorkshire-based White Cross Vets group, Independent Vetcare now encompasses 243 practice groups across 583 practice sites in the UK and Northern Ireland.

7 mins

West Yorkshire-based veterinary referral centre transformed into eco-friendly premises after investing thousands of pounds in on-site equipment to reduce carbon footprint.

3 mins

April 2018

Solihull-based referral practice continues to expand with new kit as part of a ÂŁ1 million extension and addition to its team.

4 mins

Worldwide distributor of medical, dental and veterinary supplies to combine with provider of technology-enabled health care services in new company, Vets First Corp.

4 mins

Veterinary management expert Bash Halow will outline emerging challenges and opportunities when he addresses delegates at the annual debate in Westminster.

4 mins

Local mayor in attendance as Vets4Pets hosts celebration to mark the milestone opening of its 450th UK practice.

4 mins

Paul Jackson, from Professional Practice Services, urges anyone thinking about selling their practice to plan in advance and consult with experts to aid the transition.

7 mins

March 2018

Pets at Home says "the board keeps its succession plans under regular review" and is delighted Andrei will become chief executive with effect from 9 April 2018.

2 mins

Service offering a variety of orthopaedic procedures, soft tissue surgery and imaging referrals from its base in the Norfolk countryside.

4 mins

UK practice group will slow down the rate at which it acquires new practices to allow regional director team more time to integrate into the business.

5 mins

February 2018

Essex-based practice proud to have assembled “finest possible team” of experts, hailing from 11 different countries worldwide.

4 mins

Yorkshire-based group named in best 100 small companies to work for list for sixth year running, and is only vet company to achieve three-star “extraordinary” rating.

5 mins