Bosses have blamed long-term veterinary shortages for the measure, despite the sites being closed for several weeks amid strikes over pay and conditions.
Initiative resulted in a 32.2% increase in routine blood pressure monitoring and a 27% rise in the prescription of medications to manage feline hypertension.
Movement Referrals opened its headquarters in Cheshire 18 months ago, but is expanding to the midlands, with premises set to open in Uttoxeter in 2025.
Company invests £1.5 million on five-consult room practice in Kidderminster, where clients will also be able to download a 24/7 app offering advice from qualified vets.
Valley Vets bosses say they are prepared to meet BVU officials, but insist they don’t have capacity to increase their current offer as the long-running dispute drags on.
University of Glasgow senior lecturer David Reader argued the competition regulator’s current review may not be sufficient to examine all of its problems.