UK Veterinary Corporate Groups
Six major corporate groups own around 57% of UK veterinary practices. Understanding their ownership helps you make informed decisions about your pet's care.
CMA Market Investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) completed its market investigation into veterinary services in March 2026, finding competition concerns and setting out a package of remedies requiring changes to how veterinary businesses operate.
Read the CMA investigation →IVC Evidensia
IVC Evidensia is Europe's largest veterinary services provider, operating over 2,500 clinics across 20 countries. In the UK, they own approximately 1,...
Pets at Home
Pets at Home Group plc is a UK-listed company (LSE: PETS) that operates the UK's largest pet supplies retailer and a substantial veterinary services b...
VetPartners
VetPartners is a UK-based veterinary group owned by BC Partners, a leading private equity firm. Operating over 600 practices across the UK and Europe,...
CVS Group
CVS Group plc is a UK-headquartered, publicly traded veterinary services company listed on the London Stock Exchange. They operate approximately 650 v...
Linnaeus
Linnaeus is a UK-based veterinary group wholly owned by Mars, Incorporated - the global confectionery and pet care company. Linnaeus operates over 350...
Medivet
Medivet is a UK veterinary group owned by CVC Capital Partners, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Operating approximately 400 practices...
Kin Vet Community
Kin Vet Community is a group of around 20 small-animal veterinary practices in the east and south of England, owned by the private equity firm Perwyn....
Market Consolidation
Corporate ownership of veterinary practices has grown from around 10% in 2013 to approximately 57% today. Three of the six largest groups are backed by private equity firms.