Rightvet topic guide
Who owns UK vet practices?
Most UK first-opinion practices are now owned by a larger group, often under a local-sounding name. Here is what the data shows, which groups are the largest, and how to check who owns your vet.
77.3%
of practices are group-owned
4,825
active practices tracked
Largest groups by practice count
| Group | Practices |
|---|---|
| IVC Evidensia | 911 |
| Pets at Home | 473 |
| VetPartners | 413 |
| CVS Group | 397 |
| Medivet | 360 |
Active UK first-opinion practices only. Counts from Rightvet's live tracking database.
Check who owns your vet
Search any UK practice name to see its ownership status, the parent group, and how its fees compare.
Check ownershipGroup profile
IVC Evidensia
The largest veterinary group in the UK by practice count.
Group profile
CVS Group
One of the largest listed veterinary groups in the UK.
Group profile
VetPartners
A major multi-site veterinary group operating across the UK.
Group profile
Medivet
A large group with a mix of first-opinion and 24-hour practices.
Group profile
Linnaeus
A veterinary group focused on first-opinion and specialist practices.
Common questions about vet ownership
- What percentage of UK vets are owned by larger groups?
- Rightvet data shows 77.3% of active UK first-opinion practices are owned by a larger group, across 4,825 practices tracked.
- Which groups own the most vet practices in the UK?
- The largest groups are: IVC Evidensia (911 practices), Pets at Home (473 practices), VetPartners (413 practices), CVS Group (397 practices), Medivet (360 practices).
- Does it matter whether my vet is part of a larger group?
- Group-owned practices tend to charge higher fees than independent practices, on average. The CMA's 2024 investigation found practices typically raised prices after acquisition. Ownership alone does not determine care quality.
- How can I tell if my vet is part of a group?
- Many group-owned practices use local-sounding names with no visible indication of group membership. Use the Rightvet ownership checker to look up any UK practice.