How many vets in the UK are corporate-owned?

4,712 of the 7,501 veterinary practices we list in the UK are owned by corporate groups — 63%.

Which company owns the most vets in the UK?

IVC Evidensia is the largest veterinary group in the UK in our directory, with 1,301 practices. Each practice page shows its parent company and the evidence behind that classification.

Corporate-owned vets in the UK

4,712 of the 7,501 UK veterinary practices we cover are corporate-owned — 63%. The largest group is IVC Evidensia, with 1,301 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

339 practices

Corporate-owned vets in East of England

404 practices

Corporate-owned vets in London

270 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Mid Wales

26 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North East

192 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North Wales

28 practices

Corporate-owned vets in North West

502 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Northern Ireland

90 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Scotland

358 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South East

955 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South Wales

163 practices

Corporate-owned vets in South West

603 practices

Corporate-owned vets in West Midlands

389 practices

Corporate-owned vets in Yorkshire

393 practices

Frequently asked questions

How many vets in the UK are corporate-owned?: 4,712 of the 7,501 veterinary practices we list in the UK are owned by corporate groups — 63%.
Which company owns the most vets in the UK?: IVC Evidensia is the largest veterinary group in the UK in our directory, with 1,301 practices. Each practice page shows its parent company and the evidence behind that classification.

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