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IVC Evidensia
Legal namestring
Independent Vetcare Limited
Websiteurl
ivcevidensia.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2011
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBristol, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Bristol
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices9 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
veterinary services, veterinary clinics, animal healthcare, veterinary referrals, pet care services
Industry4 codes
1Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER)
CodeHLAMAAADPrimaryYes
2Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals
CodeHLAMACAAPrimaryNo
3Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral
CodeHLAMABAIPrimaryNo
4Veterinary Telemedicine & Virtual Care Platforms
CodeHLAMAMACPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Veterinary Services54194
  • Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers621493
  • Ambulatory Health Care Services621
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine8011
  • Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec8093
  • Services-Medical Laboratories8071
Product category
Veterinary Healthcare Services
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Veterinary Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Revenue from providing veterinary consultations, treatments, surgeries, and healthcare services across the network of first-opinion clinics, referral hospitals, and out-of-hours centres

ivcevidensia.com
2Specialist and Referral Services
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Revenue from specialist veterinary services including advanced diagnostics, surgeries, and treatments at referral hospitals

bbc.co.uk
3Practice Acquisitions
TypeOne Time License
Description

Ongoing acquisition of independent veterinary practices contributing to network growth and market consolidation

ivcevidensia.com
Marketing channels7 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1Vets Now
Description

Emergency veterinary care provider in the UK, part of IVC Evidensia group

ivcevidensia.com
+2 more records
Core offering1 text field

IVC Evidensia operates a network of approximately 2,500 first-opinion veterinary clinics, specialist referral hospitals, and out-of-hours emergency centres across 20 countries, delivering routine pet healthcare, advanced diagnostics, specialist treatments, and emergency care. The group is supported by an internal professional development academy, evidence-based Care Frameworks, and a referral network connecting primary vets to specialist services across Europe.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2022 baseline
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

IVC Evidensia is a global veterinary care provider operating as a platform of first-opinion clinics, specialist referral hospitals, and emergency care services across 20 countries. The company offers a comprehensive veterinary care network spanning routine primary care through advanced specialist treatments, supported by the IVC Evidensia Academy for professional development and the IVC Evidensia Referrals network for complex cases. The group includes subsidiary operations such as Vets Now (emergency care) and VetStrategy (Canada), unified under the 'inspiring vet care' brand in the UK. Clinical standards are maintained through Care Frameworks and the Group Veterinary Medical Board, with charitable support provided through the IVC Evidensia Care Fund.

Product and service6 records
1First-Opinion Veterinary Clinics
CategoryVeterinary Care
2IVC Evidensia Referral Network
CategoryVeterinary Care
3Vets Now Emergency Care
CategoryEmergency Veterinary Care
4VetStrategy (Canada)
CategoryVeterinary Care
5IVC Evidensia Academy
CategoryProfessional Training
6IVC Evidensia Care Fund
CategoryCharitable Veterinary Care
Scale indicator18 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership5 partners
1Wise Nose Oy / University of Helsinki
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2020-09-24
Description

IVC Evidensia Finland sponsored COVID-19 detecting dogs research at Helsinki airport. Partnership with Wise Nose Oy (training) and University of Helsinki (research) to support novel COVID-19 detection using trained dogs. Healthcare services provided to 16 dogs in training.

2Nestlé Purina Petcare
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-04-08
Description

Strategic partnership announced April 2019 where Nestlé Purina provides expertise in pet health, pet nutrition and scientific innovation. IVC Evidensia gains access to unique pet food products to support veterinary care. Nestlé Purina strengthens collaboration with scientists, veterinarians and pet care professionals to deliver advanced pet food solutions and first-class pet care services. Nestlé Purina is described as the largest pet food supplier in Europe.

3Purina (Nestlé)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Partnership with Purina for nutrition services. Mark O'Byrne as Group Head of Nutrition coordinates nutrition initiatives across the group. Recent partnership with Purina, now the largest pet food supplier in Europe, adds to existing strong relationships with Royal Canin and Hills in pet nutrition.

4Royal Canin
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Existing relationship with Royal Canin for pet food supply and nutritional advice within IVC Evidensia clinics

5Hill's Pet Nutrition
Strategic tierSupportingTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Existing relationship with Hill's Pet Nutrition for pet food supply and nutritional programmes within IVC Evidensia clinics

Recent move11 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat6 records

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Type, Details

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles20 records

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries3 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

IVC Evidensia

Veterinary Healthcare Servicesivcevidensia.com

IVC Evidensia firmographics

Firmographics
Name
IVC Evidensia
Legal name
Independent Vetcare Limited
Website
https://ivcevidensia.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2011
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

IVC Evidensia industry classification

Industry
Product category
Veterinary Healthcare Services
NAICS
Veterinary Services (54194), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)
SIC
Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)
akta.pro primary industry
Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD)
akta.pro secondary industries
Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI), Veterinary Telemedicine & Virtual Care Platforms (HLAMAMAC)

Keywords

  • Veterinary services
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Animal healthcare
  • Veterinary referrals
  • Pet care services

Where IVC Evidensia is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bristol
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

IVC Evidensia business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

  1. Veterinary Services: Revenue from providing veterinary consultations, treatments, surgeries, and healthcare services across the network of first-opinion clinics, referral hospitals, and out-of-hours centres
  2. Specialist and Referral Services: Revenue from specialist veterinary services including advanced diagnostics, surgeries, and treatments at referral hospitals
  3. Practice Acquisitions: Ongoing acquisition of independent veterinary practices contributing to network growth and market consolidation

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

IVC Evidensia product offering

Product offering

Core offering

IVC Evidensia operates a network of approximately 2,500 first-opinion veterinary clinics, specialist referral hospitals, and out-of-hours emergency centres across 20 countries, delivering routine pet healthcare, advanced diagnostics, specialist treatments, and emergency care. The group is supported by an internal professional development academy, evidence-based Care Frameworks, and a referral network connecting primary vets to specialist services across Europe.

Product overview

IVC Evidensia is a global veterinary care provider operating as a platform of first-opinion clinics, specialist referral hospitals, and emergency care services across 20 countries. The company offers a comprehensive veterinary care network spanning routine primary care through advanced specialist treatments, supported by the IVC Evidensia Academy for professional development and the IVC Evidensia Referrals network for complex cases. The group includes subsidiary operations such as Vets Now (emergency care) and VetStrategy (Canada), unified under the 'inspiring vet care' brand in the UK. Clinical standards are maintained through Care Frameworks and the Group Veterinary Medical Board, with charitable support provided through the IVC Evidensia Care Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Vets Now: Emergency veterinary care provider in the UK, part of IVC Evidensia group
  • VetStrategy
  • inspiring vet care

Products and services

  • First-Opinion Veterinary Clinics
  • IVC Evidensia Referral Network
  • Vets Now Emergency Care
  • VetStrategy (Canada)
  • IVC Evidensia Academy
  • IVC Evidensia Care Fund

Quantifiable outcome

  • 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2022 baseline
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use IVC Evidensia

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

IVC Evidensia technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

IVC Evidensia partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and supporting.

  • Wise Nose Oy / University of HelsinkiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2020IVC Evidensia Finland sponsored COVID-19 detecting dogs research at Helsinki airport. Partnership with Wise Nose Oy (training) and University of Helsinki (research) to support novel COVID-19 detection using trained dogs. Healthcare services provided to 16 dogs in training.
  • Nestlé Purina PetcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2019Strategic partnership announced April 2019 where Nestlé Purina provides expertise in pet health, pet nutrition and scientific innovation. IVC Evidensia gains access to unique pet food products to support veterinary care. Nestlé Purina strengthens collaboration with scientists, veterinarians and pet care professionals to deliver advanced pet food solutions and first-class pet care services. Nestlé Purina is described as the largest pet food supplier in Europe.
  • Purina (Nestlé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Purina for nutrition services. Mark O'Byrne as Group Head of Nutrition coordinates nutrition initiatives across the group. Recent partnership with Purina, now the largest pet food supplier in Europe, adds to existing strong relationships with Royal Canin and Hills in pet nutrition.
  • Royal CaninsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExisting relationship with Royal Canin for pet food supply and nutritional advice within IVC Evidensia clinics
  • Hill's Pet NutritionsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExisting relationship with Hill's Pet Nutrition for pet food supply and nutritional programmes within IVC Evidensia clinics

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

IVC Evidensia competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

IVC Evidensia social profiles

Digital presence

IVC Evidensia financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

IVC Evidensia leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

IVC Evidensia subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

IVC Evidensia funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

IVC Evidensia M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IVC Evidensia

What does IVC Evidensia do?

IVC Evidensia operates a network of approximately 2,500 first-opinion veterinary clinics, specialist referral hospitals, and out-of-hours emergency centres across 20 countries, delivering routine pet healthcare, advanced diagnostics, specialist treatments, and emergency care. The group is supported by an internal professional development academy, evidence-based Care Frameworks, and a referral network connecting primary vets to specialist services across Europe.

Is IVC Evidensia a public or private company?

IVC Evidensia is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was IVC Evidensia founded?

IVC Evidensia was founded in 2011. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is IVC Evidensia based?

IVC Evidensia is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does IVC Evidensia make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Veterinary Services are the primary driver. The others are specialist and Referral Services and practice Acquisitions.

Does IVC Evidensia have an API?

No public API is recorded for IVC Evidensia.

What industry is IVC Evidensia in?

IVC Evidensia's product category is Veterinary Healthcare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMAAAD, Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER), with a secondary code of HLAMACAA, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals. Its NAICS code is 54194 and its SIC code is 8011.

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Live signals
The GuardianReforms must be fair to vets and pet ownersVeterinary practitioners in the UK are responding to a Guardian editorial on the Competition and Markets Authority's report on vet chains, raising concerns that proposed regulatory levies of £600–£1,000 per year will increase costs by approximately 5% and be passed to pet owners. One letter highlights the proposed closure of Great Western Exotics in Swindon, a specialist referral hospital owned by IVC Evidensia and operated through Vets Now, which has raised fears about reduced specialist care access. The correspondents argue the sector operates on slim profit margins comparable to pubs and urge the government to remove VAT from veterinary services or increase sector support to ensure affordable care remains available.The Guardian‘Profit prioritised over welfare’: UK’s premier exotic animal hospital to closeGreat Western Exotics, the UK's premier specialist exotic animal hospital founded by Dr. Neil Forbes in 2004, is closing after its owner Vets Now (part of IVC Evidensia conglomerate) decided the business was not viable, giving staff and clients six weeks' notice. The hospital, which hosts the UK's only European College of Zoological Medicine avian residency programme, has treated birds and exotic animals from across the country and counts the RSPCA among its clients. The closure comes as the Competition and Markets Authority investigates corporate consolidation in the veterinary sector, with large chains having bought over 1,800 UK practices and vet fees rising by more than 60% in seven years.Financial TimesEQT-backed vet group IVC Evidensia readies IPOEuropean veterinary group IVC Evidensia, majority-owned by private equity firm EQT, is in early discussions with advisers for a potential multibillion-pound IPO, most likely on the London or a European exchange, expected to take place next year. The company, also backed by Silver Lake and Nestlé's Purina PetCare business, was valued at over €12bn in 2021 and has nearly doubled earnings from £373mn to £698mn, though this growth is tempered by an ongoing Competition and Markets Authority investigation into concerns that pet owners are being overcharged for veterinary services. IVC is expected to accelerate its listing plans once the CMA publishes its final decision, which has a statutory deadline of May 22, 2026.LBBOnlineIVC Evidensia Introduces New Unified UK Brand: inspiring vet careIVC Evidensia, the UK's largest veterinary group, has launched a new unified brand called 'inspiring vet care' for its UK business, to be rolled out to more than 900 veterinary practices throughout 2026. The brand aims to provide clearer communication of services while retaining local clinic names and was developed based on research with clients and clinical teams. Lime Trees Vets in Stoke-on-Trent is the first practice to adopt the new look, with the rollout expected to be complete by late 2026.BloombergVet Firm IVC Evidensia Scraps $5.5 Billion Leveraged-Loan DealEurope's largest veterinary services provider, IVC Evidensia Ltd., has withdrawn a plan to extend approximately $5.5 billion of debt through a leveraged loan deal. The transaction, which was launched earlier this month by a lender group led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., was withdrawn from the syndicated market. The shelved deal adds to a growing number of stalled leveraged loan transactions this year.BBCVets under increasing pressure to make money for corporate owners, BBC toldVeterinary professionals in the UK have told BBC Panorama they feel increasing pressure from large corporate employers to generate revenue, with concerns this is driving up costs for pet owners. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal investigation and found that six large veterinary groups now control 60% of the UK pet-care market, up from 10% a decade ago, estimating this concentration has cost pet owners £900m between 2020-2024. The investigation highlights specific practices at IVC Evidensia, the UK's largest vet provider, including internal monitoring systems that track tests and treatments per clinic, which veterinarians say create pressure to upsell services.The GuardianMini-revival in London IPOs is a relief but return of confidence is slowLondon's IPO market experienced a notable pick-up in the second half of 2025 following a drought in the first half caused by tariff uncertainty, with Dealogic data showing activity recovering but still well below 2021 levels. Key flotations included Texas-based data centre group Fermi's dual listing with Nasdaq, Princes Group raising £400m, and specialist lender Shawbrook listing, providing relief for the London Stock Exchange after years of declining new listings. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a three-year post-IPO stamp duty holiday in November's budget to support the market, while potential 2026 listings include the €20bn-valued Norwegian software company Visma and UK veterinary group IVC Evidensia.Country Living5 lesser-known British native dog breeds to know aboutThe article profiles five lesser-known British native dog breeds—the Clumber spaniel, Bedlington terrier, Manchester terrier, Otterhound, and Lancashire heeler—highlighting their characteristics, temperament, and potential health issues. Veterinary expert Daniella Dos Santos from IVC Evidensia provides guidance on breed-specific care, welfare needs, and genetic testing recommendations for prospective owners.Horse & HoundYard owners urged to play their part against ever-growing and deadly threat to horse healthProject WORMS, a veterinary initiative supported by VetPartners, CVS Group, IVC Evidensia, and Equine Reproductive Services, is urging livery yard owners to participate in a survey regarding parasite control methods. The project aims to address growing wormer resistance in horses, which threatens the efficacy of current deworming drugs and poses serious health risks to equines. Data collected from this second survey will help support yard managers in making better decisions to prevent disease and preserve the viability of grazing land.DealroomPrivate Equity Roll-Up Strategy: Complete Guide (2025)This article provides a comprehensive guide to the private equity roll-up strategy, explaining how firms acquire and consolidate multiple small businesses in fragmented industries to create larger, more efficient entities. It outlines the process, benefits such as economies of scale, and challenges including integration risks and regulatory scrutiny from bodies like the FTC. The text cites specific examples of successful roll-ups, including HCA Healthcare in hospitals, IVC Evidensia in veterinary services, and Service Corporation International in funeral care.