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IVC to merge with Evidensia
The chief executive of IVC, David Hillier, will become CEO of the combined group.
Combined group will have 500 clinics in eight countries

Corporate veterinary groups Independent Vet Care and Evidensia have announced their intention to combine their businesses, a move that will make them the largest veterinary group in Europe.

Independent Vet Care, which was founded in 2011, has over 315 clinics in the UK and employs around 800 veterinary surgeons. The group was acquired by EQT in December 2016.

Meanwhile, Evidensia has more than 180 clinics and hospitals across the Nordic region and central Europe. The business was established in 2012 as part of a merger between a number of veterinary clinics and hospitals in Sweden. Since then it has grown rapidly and now employs 1200 veterinary surgeons. It was acquired by EQT in October 2014.  

Together, IVC and Evidensia comprise around 500 clinics across eight countries.

The chief executive of IVC, David Hillier, will become CEO of the combined group.

Commenting on the merger, he said: “Our aim is to build the strongest and most respected veterinary group in Europe, founded on principles which are common to all of our practices: A passion for clinical care, a belief in teamwork, respect for the individual and entrepreneurship.

“The strong geographical presence of Evidensia in Northern Europe and of IVC in the United Kingdom is likewise complementary and will enable us to develop a dynamic network of leading clinical facilities which will benefit from our shared best practice and our improved purchasing power.”

Evidensia’s CEO, Martin Tiveus, added: “Having taken an active part in the IVC acquisition process, I am truly impressed with what David and his team has achieved so far.

“A merger between Evidensia and IVC will create the largest veterinary group in Europe and will benefit both pet owners, patients and our employees across Europe. I am proud of the team I have put together at Evidensia and I wish David and his new combined team all the best in shaping the future of veterinary care.”

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.