March 2017

Veterinary nutraceutical firm heading to Philippines

VetPlus has announced its planned south-east Asia expansion, where it will attempt to grow its business in a country with more than 10 million dogs and a burgeoning economy.

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Converted hospital hopes to pull in punters

A former pub in Norfolk has opened its doors to the pet-owning public for the first time after being converted into a CVS-owned vet hospital.

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February 2017

IVC and Evidensia to form supergroup

Independent Vetcare and Evidensia have announced plans to combine their businesses and create one of the largest veterinary groups in Europe.

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Hundreds attend £1.3m animal hospital’s open day

Former pub transformed into “long-awaited” £1.3 million animal hospital sees visitors pour in for official opening

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Denplan Pet Health to rebrand as Simplyhealth Professionals

Denplan Pet Health Plans has announced today (16 February) it is to rebrand as Simplyhealth Professionals.

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Cornish practice voted Best UK Vets 2017

Penmellyn Vets St Columb Major Hospital in Cornwall has been named Best UK Vets 2017 thanks to its number of glowing online reviews left by clients.

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SPVS launches ‘leadership academy’

A SPVS "leadership academy" designed to improve veterinary management systems and increase profitability in practice has been announced.

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Bell Equine joins CVS

CVS is continuing its rapid expansion after acquiring Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic in Kent, one of the leading equine hospitals nationally and internationally.

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Win Crufts tickets with Agria

Pet insurance firm Agria is offering 20 veterinary professionals the chance to win tickets to Crufts.

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CVS opens £1m-plus orthopaedic centre

One of the most advanced, single-discipline specialist veterinary hospitals in the country has opened its doors to patients.

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Medivet secures private equity partner

The UK’s largest independent operator of veterinary practices has sold a non-controlling share to private equity firm Inflexion.

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Finance focus for VMA workshop

The Veterinary Marketing Association Finance for Marketers workshop will return this summer by popular demand.

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Boehringer completes swap deal with Sanofi

Boehringer Ingelheim now boasts the world’s second largest animal health business unit following the completion of its deal to acquire Merial.

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Record numbers attend VPMA/SPVS Congress

Numbers for VPMA and SPVS Congress 2017 were up for the fifth year in succession, with 550 delegates and 75 exhibiting companies attending the two-day event held at Celtic Manor in Newport.

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RSA invests in wearable technology firm

Global insurer RSA has made its first external investment in a financial technology company: Pitpatpet – creators of the PitPat dog activity monitor.

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January 2017

‘Overwhelming support’ at rehabilitation centre unveiling

Veterinary professionals, paraprofessionals and pet owners have celebrated the opening of the Davies Veterinary Specialists Therapy and Fitness Centre in Hertfordshire.

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Awards can help vet practices ‘embrace’ well-being – SPVS

SPVS said the response to its inaugural well-being awards demonstrates the strong desire among veterinary leaders to provide happy and healthy working environments for their teams.

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Legal firm offering expertise to profession merges

A legal practice offering expertise to vets will merge with fellow health care solicitors Veale Wasbrough Vizards.

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Entry call for VMA PR campaign award

Veterinary practices, PR agencies and industry marketers are being invited to showcase their PR campaigns by entering this year’s Veterinary Marketing Association PR Award for 2016.

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Partnership offers discount treatment to owners

Blue Cross and Summerdale Veterinary Centre in Cwmbran, south Wales, team up to offer discounted treatment for pet owners who are on certain means-tested benefits.

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