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Firm calls for end to 'hypocrisy' in pet food market
Get ready for a new craze – meet the Bobble Buddies crew
Pet product inventor enters this weekend’s Dragons’ Den
Pet food withdrawn from national sausage competition
RSPCA range of pet products is major award winner
Connolly’s Red Mills – Go Native range of grain-free dog food, treats and dental superfood sticks
Pet-friendly plants: October Houseplants of the Month
Exclusive deals from Almo Nature at PATS Telford
Big plans for ethical fish-based pet treat business
Beaphar launches CatComfort Calming Range
Larger bird species monopolise the best food
Interpet becomes sole UK distributor of Comfort Zone Calming Vests
Poppy’s Picnic freezer deals at PATS Telford
Royal Canin launches Health Nutrition wet pouches
Scruffs to enhance Noodle Drying Collection this Autumn
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PIF Education Manager lands top government advisory role
New trade website launched by In Vogue Pets
No need for meat with CSJ Ferret!
Royal Veterinary College joins forces with tech start up
Chris Taylor is New President for Society of Master Saddlers
Europe’s largest veterinary group publishes annual report
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Ancol says its poop bags are biodegradable despite ASA ruling
Hard work pays off for sales reps in the pet trade
Expansion for door-to-door pet food delivery franchise
Pet firm reaches gold standard for customer service
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Europe’s largest veterinary group publishes annual report
 

Independent Vetcare Group, Europe’s largest veterinary group, has published its first ever annual report.

The IVC 2018 report showcases stories and initiatives from all 8 countries that the group operates in.  In addition to a feature on each country the report contains an ‘IVC in numbers’ section, a high line summary from Group CEO David Hillier, and an explanation of the company’s values and principles in action.

“I’m delighted with how the report showcases the astonishing wealth of talent and resource within our group.  I also believe it demonstrates how well positioned we are to preserve the heritage of the many different veterinary clinics that choose to join us,” comments Hillier,

 

“We wanted the publication to present our vision of how veterinary care should be supported and enabled.  It shows how we share ideas and best practice across the group to deliver our mutual objective of exceptional, affordable veterinary care.  Our unique culture instils an environment of continuous improvement and collaborative growth and I think the 2018 Report reflects this well.”

 



Hillier concludes, “We couldn’t have achieved this without our incredible people who continue to make IVC such a vibrant and exciting place to work.

 

They are also directly responsible for our unprecedented growth - this remains a relatively small profession and most practices still join us through word of mouth. In fact such is our growth that the reported number of 878 practices in the publication is already outdated. In the last few weeks we have surpassed the 900 mark with many more practices ready to join us soon”

Further notes:
IVC Group comprises both Independent Vetcare in the UK and Evidensia throughout Europe. 

Report highlights:

  • The group now employs nearly 12,000 staff treating 2.3million pets.
  • The group has over 60 referral facilities and owns over 60 MRI and CT scanner
  •  87% of IVC groups workforce is female

The full report can be read at www.independentvetcare.co.uk/2018report. For the most up to date IVC group clinic count please visit www.ivc.group

 

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