How many vets in the UK are corporate-owned?

4,713 of the 7,602 veterinary practices we list in the UK are owned by corporate groups (62%).

Which company owns the most vets in the UK?

IVC Evidensia is the largest veterinary group in the UK in our directory, with 1,305 practices. Each practice page shows its parent company and the evidence behind that classification.

Corporate-owned vets in the UK

4,713 of the 7,602 UK veterinary practices we cover are corporate-owned (62%). The largest group is IVC Evidensia, with 1,305 practices in our directory. A local practice name does not necessarily mean local ownership.

Ownership classifications are checked against public records; see how we verify ownership .

Corporate-owned vets in East Midlands

342 practices

Corporate-owned vets in East of England

428 practices

Corporate-owned vets in London

289 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Mid Wales

25 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North East

191 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North Wales

28 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North West

504 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Northern Ireland

92 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Scotland

356 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South East

918 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South Wales

165 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South West

592 practices

Corporate-owned vets in West Midlands

391 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Yorkshire

392 practices

Frequently asked questions

How many vets in the UK are corporate-owned?: 4,713 of the 7,602 veterinary practices we list in the UK are owned by corporate groups (62%).
Which company owns the most vets in the UK?: IVC Evidensia is the largest veterinary group in the UK in our directory, with 1,305 practices. Each practice page shows its parent company and the evidence behind that classification.

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