Pennard Vets says its 11,500 sq ft conversion of a former three-storey Sevenoaks office building will create one of the largest and most advanced practices in the south-east.
Company already operates more than 400 practices nationwide, and chief executive Chris Cools believes its can add at least 200 more sites in coming years.
Bosses say the project represents the group’s single biggest investment in one practice, which will offer some of the most advanced cancer treatments in Europe.
Creature Comforts, co-founded by vet Russell Welsh, says it is on a ”mission to radically improve working life for vets and give pet owners fast access to unlimited care”.
Queen tribute act headlines proceedings to mark opening of two-branch Beacon VetCare, while catering also raises £2,500 for suicide awareness and prevention charity The Canmore Trust.
Resource from Ceva Animal Health features easy-to-understand information designed to support owners whose dogs are suspected of having the heart issue.
Although 1,350 individuals in UK have achieved the certificate, Reading branch is first to gain a practice-level accreditation outside the US following an assessment and inspection process.
BVA and BVNA each urge members to take part in Competition and Markets Authority investigation, but both say they have raised separate concerns about review’s impact on the ground direct with regulator.
Bosses claim the system, which is due to be launched at next month’s London Vet Show (16 to 17 November), offers major benefits for both practice teams and pet owners.
A senior college figure has insisted the organisation will learn lessons after its explanation of a delay in implementing part of its new guidance led to accusations that it was “patronising” vets.
