Who we are
Founded in 1987, Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, operating in the UK, Germany, Spain and France with more than 500 practices and 27 state-of-the art, 24-hour veterinary centres. Through its unique ‘Branch Partner’ co-ownership model, its leading Brand and fully integrated model, Medivet supports a large, connected and rapidly growing community of over 1,500 devoted vets who are committed to providing Exceptional care, always there.
The Company offers a broad range of mainly small animal veterinary services – including both routine and advanced surgery – to meet all a pet’s health and wellbeing needs, from microchipping and neutering to more complicated surgeries and leading-edge diagnostic technology.
The business has been built on its unique branch partnership model, where vets can become equity partners with Medivet in their own practice, with complete clinical freedom and unrivalled support from the wider Medivet network.
What makes us different
We have a unique partnership model that enables us to deliver exceptional care that’s always there.
We have over 150 Branch Partners, experienced vets who have bought into our practices or sold their independent practices and retained equity. These partnerships mean we share responsibilities, costs, profits and, ultimately, success.
In each region there’s a network of practices working together, with a 24-hour hospital at their centre. We call this our ‘hub-and-spoke’ model, and it’s unique to us. It allows our vets to get support with cases and work collaboratively across practices.
This model enables us to grow a strong and supportive community of vets who between them have a wide range of specialisms and equipment, and who can diagnose and treat pets whenever they need us. The depth and breadth of knowledge across our business is astounding, and it allows us to provide our clients with exceptional care.
On the business side, our Central Partners all experienced vets who understand that our profession is full of challenges. This puts them in the best position to support our Branch Partners and teams in practice, all resulting in the highest quality care for pets.
How we work
Medivet is a community of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals.
We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.
In everything we do, we work together and look out for each other. Our people support each other within practices and across regions, and our clinicians work closely with our Support Centre colleagues – forming one team made of many teams.
We work hard together but socialise, too. We’re proud that our community fosters strong bonds and friendships
All our people are warmly encouraged to get involved in shaping the business, to consider becoming partners, or move into management roles. Every day, there’s a chance to have an impact on this business in its exciting growth phase.
How we support our practices
Medivet’s ambition is to be a leading player in Europe and to be the first choice for pet owners and veterinary professionals. We have experienced rapid growth in recent years, both organic and through acquisition of new practices. To support this growth, the business has made significant investments in new systems, infrastructure, people and in its practice estate, to ensure clinical teams have access to the very best technology, information and support to continue to deliver exceptional care for their pets and clients.
One part of this support network is Medivet’s Lab Services. A UKAS accredited veterinary laboratory with highly trained staff using the latest instrumentation. Lab Services supply a complete service for haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, microbiology, cytology and histology alongside an expert pathologist team to discuss cases with vets whenever needed.
Medivet’s HQ (Support Centre) is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. A range of expert functions are based in the Support Centre providing administrative and back office support for the clinic network including Health and Safety, Procurement, Legal, Finance, People, IT, Marketing and Clinical Services. This specialist support ensures each clinic is equipped and empowered to focus on delivering exceptional care for their pets and pet owners, with Medivet Support Centre focusing on the professional management of the practice business.
We’re proud that we’ve been able to achieve steady growth without losing the family feel of the company, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join us. You’ll be joining at a time when Medivet is growing, and you’ll be able to make a real impact on how the business is shaped for the future.
