About Who Owns Your Vet?
Who Owns Your Vet? exists to bring transparency to the veterinary services market. We believe pet owners deserve to know who owns their vet and make informed choices about their pet's care.
Why We Exist
The UK veterinary sector has undergone dramatic consolidation over the past decade. Around 60% of veterinary practices are now owned by just six large corporate groups, many backed by private equity firms. This consolidation has raised concerns about:
- Pricing transparency - Corporate practices may not display prices publicly
- Ownership clarity - Many practices don't clearly disclose their corporate ownership
- Competition - The CMA has launched a market investigation into veterinary services
- Local decision-making - Corporate policies may override local veterinary judgement
Our Mission
Transparency
We clearly identify who owns each practice - whether independent, corporate, or charitable.
Support Independents
We highlight independent practices where decisions are made locally by vets, not corporate boards.
Promote Charities
We feature non-profit organisations like PDSA that provide care for those who can't afford private fees.
Community Driven
Our data is community-contributed and verified. Help us by submitting practices and corrections.
Our Data
The information on Who Owns Your Vet? is gathered from:
- RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons)
- Private Equity Vet ownership database
- Companies House public records
- Community contributions and feedback
We verify information periodically, but our data may not always be current. If you notice any errors, please let us know. For more details about our data sources, visit our Data Sources page.
Independence
Who Owns Your Vet? is not affiliated with any veterinary practice, corporate group, or industry body. We do not accept payment for listings or preferential placement. Our goal is simply to provide accurate, unbiased information to help pet owners make informed decisions.
Get Involved
This project relies on community contributions. You can help by:
- Submitting practices we're missing
- Reporting errors or outdated information
- Sharing Who Owns Your Vet? with other pet owners