One of the world’s leading veterinary care providers has strengthened its position in France with the acquisition of VetOne.

The move means that IVC Evidensia has control over more than 200 hospitals and clinics located across the whole of France.

As part of the combined organisation, Steve Rosengarten, CEO of VetOne, will assume operational responsibility for the combined group as CEO of Wivetix and Patrick Govart will remain president of IVC Evidensia France. 

In addition to this, members of the combined management teams will join together as one, bringing together a highly experienced and diverse team.

Patrick Govart said: “I am very happy to welcome the members of the VetOne family to IVC Evidensia. The whole team is proud and honoured by the trust you have placed in us. We share common values ​​and all wish to 'Care, Dare and Share', in order to create together a benevolent group, where veterinarians and their teams are supported on a daily basis to improve the health and well-being of animals.”

Steve Rosengarten added: “We are delighted to join IVC Evidensia to create the absolute French leader in quality veterinary care. The strength of an international group, our family spirit, our decentralized and learning approaches, and our common values ​​form an unparalleled environment for our employees. Today, this is a promise of professional growth and quality veterinary care that we offer to the entire French market.”