Find the Right Vet for Your Pet
Discover veterinary practices with full transparency about ownership, pricing, and reputation. We highlight independent vets, non-profit clinics, and help you understand corporate ownership.
Why Vet Ownership Matters
Around 60% of UK veterinary practices are now owned by large corporate groups. We believe you should know who owns your vet.
Independent Practices
Locally owned practices where decisions are made by vets, not corporate boards. Often more flexibility on pricing and treatment options.
Corporate Groups
Owned by large companies, often backed by private equity. May have standardised pricing and policies set by head office.
Non-Profit / Charity
Charitable organisations like PDSA and Blue Cross providing care for those who can't afford private veterinary fees.
Know the Corporate Groups
Six corporate groups own around 60% of UK veterinary practices. Learn about their ownership and reputation.
CVS Group
~650 UK practices
IVC Evidensia
~1,000 UK practices
Kin Vet Community
~20 UK practices
Linnaeus
~350 UK practices
Medivet
~400 UK practices
Pets at Home
~820 UK practices
VetPartners
~630 UK practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding veterinary ownership and what it means for your pet.
- How do I find out who owns my vet?
- Search for your practice on Who Owns Your Vet? by name, town or postcode. Each practice page shows whether it is independently owned, part of a corporate group, or a non-profit, along with the parent company where applicable and the evidence behind that classification.
- How many UK vets are owned by corporate groups?
- Around 60% of UK veterinary practices are now owned by large corporate groups, with six companies — including CVS Group, IVC Evidensia, Medivet, VetPartners, Linnaeus and Pets at Home — accounting for the majority. Independent practices make up the remainder alongside a smaller number of non-profit and charitable clinics.
- What is a joint venture veterinary practice?
- Some corporate-affiliated practices — most notably Pets at Home’s Vets4Pets and Companion Care branches — are run as local joint ventures. A local partner, often a vet, co-owns the practice and sets their own prices and services, while the corporate group provides the premises, brand and back-office support in return for a share of turnover. We still classify these as corporate ownership, because Pets at Home Group plc ultimately co-owns them, but we flag the joint-venture model so you can see where day-to-day decisions are made locally.
- What does it mean if my vet is owned by private equity?
- Private-equity-backed practices are managed to generate financial returns for investors. This can influence pricing, staffing levels and which services are promoted. It does not necessarily mean lower clinical standards, but it is useful context when you are comparing practices and understanding how decisions are made.
- Why does veterinary practice ownership matter?
- Ownership can affect pricing transparency, how treatment decisions are made, and whether profits stay local or flow to a corporate group or external investors. Knowing who owns your vet helps you make an informed choice about where to take your pet.
- Is the ownership data on this site accurate?
- We combine public sources such as RCVS records and Companies House filings, and label each practice with a confidence level. Data can change as practices are bought and sold, so every page links to a way to report corrections, and we re-verify records regularly.
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