Veterinary group undergoes significant expansion with new acquisition
A Solihull-based veterinary group has expanded its UK presence with a new acquisition.
The Linnaeus Group has acquired Village Vet, which operates more than 20 practices in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, including a dedicated referral centre.
The deal takes the combined number of sites in the Linnaeus Group to 57 and is in line with its strategy of expanding through the acquisition of carefully-selected practices across the country.
Brendan Robinson, Village Vet director, said: “When looking for investment, there were a number of options open to us, however, we wanted to ensure we partnered with a group which had the same ethos and ethics as ourselves, who are dedicated to providing an excellent all-round service.
“Having chosen Linnaeus, we look forward to the partnership providing great opportunities for collaborating in CPD, sharing best practice, forming relationships with Specialists and other teams within the group, as well as being part of a bigger family.”
Lynne Hill, chief executive of the Linnaeus Group, said: “Both Village Vet and its referral centre, London Vet Specialists, will be very welcome additions to the Linnaeus team and complement our existing practices, especially those located in the South East.
“All three existing Village Vet directors will be continuing with the practice and remain committed to its success, working alongside the Linnaeus Group.”
Village Vet comprises practices across the South East, all of which are part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme, with four sites graded at the highest emergency hospital standard.
Its London Vet Specialists referral centre provides complete consultant-led referral services specialising in surgery, internal medicine, laparoscopy, diagnostic imaging and emergency and critical care.
