Univet

What Univet does

Univet (legally SAS UNIVET) is a privately held French-headquartered network of veterinary clinics founded by veterinarians Christophe Navarro and Alain Moussu, headquartered in Mougins, France. The network comprises 200+ clinics and veterinary cabinets across France and Belgium, employing 1,800+ collaborators including 318 veterinary associates, and operating under a charter that prohibits external financial control. The company is legally structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée and, despite the charter, received institutional funding from InfraVia Capital Partners and Platina Partners in July 2022.

The core offering is a comprehensive suite of veterinary medical services spanning 19+ specialties (general medicine, dermatology, surgery, oncology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, reproduction, imaging including CT scanner, physiotherapy, NAC/exotic pets, and emergency care), supported by a digital ecosystem comprising a shared medical record (Dossier médical partagé) accessible across all network clinics, a client mobile application for appointment reminders and hospitalization chat, online booking completable in under 5 minutes, teleconsultation/tele-regulation including a 24/7 emergency line for Île-de-France, and installment payment plans. A complementary e-commerce platform, JungleVet, offers 5,000+ veterinarian-recommended products with free delivery to Univet clinics and a Click and Collect model.

Univet generates revenue through professional services (consultations, surgeries, diagnostics, emergency care), transactional e-commerce via JungleVet (including a portion of revenues funding the Univet Nature wildlife conservation endowment fund), and transactional fees from installment payment plans. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (pet owners) through owned and partner clinics, supplemented by B2B referral flows within the network for advanced specialties. Customer segments include general pet owners, NAC (exotic pet) owners, emergency care seekers, and senior pet owners, with a Fear Free certification program, strategic partnership with Royal Canin, and the Univet Nature conservation endowment serving as differentiators versus independent veterinary practices and financial-backed clinic rollups.

Name

Univet

Legal name

SAS UNIVET

Website

https://univet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Univet (SAS UNIVET) is a French-headquartered network of 200+ veterinary clinics across France and Belgium, employing 1,800+ collaborators. It delivers multi-specialty veterinary care, a shared digital medical record, teleconsultation, and the JungleVet e-commerce platform directly to pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urgent Care Veterinary Clinics (Non-ER) (HLAMAAAD), Online Veterinary Pharmacies & E-commerce Retailers (HLAMAIAF), Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Companion animal healthcare
• Pet medical network
• Veterinary emergency care
• Animal hospital services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mougins

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Core revenue from consultations, surgeries, diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound, scanner), laboratory analyses, emergency care, hospitalization, and specialized treatments across 19+ medical service categories including dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, orthopedics, and reproduction services
2. JungleVet Online Store: E-commerce platform offering 5000+ veterinary-recommended products including Royal Canin pet food, with free delivery to Univet clinics. Revenue from product sales with a portion supporting Univet Nature conservation efforts
3. Payment Plans: Multi-payment option allowing pet owners to spread veterinary costs over time

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Univet operates a collective network of more than 200 veterinary clinics and cabinets across France and Belgium, delivering companion animal healthcare including consultations, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, laboratory analysis, hospitalization, emergency care, and specialty services (dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, reproduction, physiotherapy, NAC/exotic pets, dentistry). The clinics are supported by a digital ecosystem (shared medical record, mobile app, online booking, teleconsultation) and an in-house e-commerce storefront (JungleVet) for pet supplies, with revenues supplemented by the Univet Nature endowment fund for biodiversity.

Product overview

Univet is a collective network of over 200 veterinary clinics in France and Belgium, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of veterinary medical services and digital tools. The core offering centers on medical services including general medicine, surgery, emergency care, imaging, dentistry, oncology, and specialized services (reproduction, orthopedics, ophthalmology, exotic pets, physiotherapy). This is complemented by a digital product suite comprising an online booking system (RDV en ligne), a clinic mobile application for appointment reminders and hospitalization chat, a shared medical record platform (Dossier médical partagé), telemedicine/tele-regulation services, and a Click and Collect e-commerce feature. The network also operates JungleVet, an online pet supply store with over 5,000 veterinarian-selected products. Additional services include micro-donations through Univet Nature, installment payment options, and 24/7 emergency regulation services for Île-de-France. The network employs over 1,800 people including 318 veterinary partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Réseau de cliniques vétérinaires Univet (Veterinary clinic network) Collective network of over 200 veterinary clinics and cabinets in France and Belgium delivering comprehensive companion animal healthcare for pet owners.
• Services médicaux vétérinaires (Medical services: consultations, surgery, oncology, dermatology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, laboratory, hospitalization, physiotherapy, osteopathy, dentistry, complementary medicine, nutrition, cancerology, dialysis) Specialty and general medical services for companion animals covering consultations, dermatology, surgery, oncology, imaging, dentistry, orthopedics, ophthalmology, reproduction, NAC/exotic pets, physiotherapy, complementary medicine, and hospitalization.
• JungleVet - Boutique en ligne (Online pet supply store) Ethical e-commerce platform offering 5,000+ veterinary-recommended pet products including Royal Canin food, hygiene items, antiparasitic treatments, and interactive feeders, with a portion of revenues supporting the Univet Nature conservation fund.
• Service d'urgences vétérinaires 24/24 (24/7 veterinary emergency regulation service) Free 24/7 emergency phone regulation service for pet owners in Île-de-France (Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise, Essonne, Seine-et-Marne) staffed by experienced urgentist veterinarians who triage and direct callers to the most appropriate emergency or delayed consultation clinic.
• Imagerie médicale vétérinaire (Veterinary medical imaging services) Medical imaging services for animals, including radiography, ultrasound (echography), and CT scanner (tomodensitometry) for precise diagnosis of soft tissues, bones, and internal organs, available across network clinics.
• Service reproduction (Veterinary reproduction services) Reproduction services for companion animals including heat cycle monitoring, ovulation determination, artificial insemination, programmed cesarean sections, pregnancy follow-up, and infertility screening.
• Consultations NAC (Exotic pet / New Companion Animal consultations) Specialized veterinary consultations dedicated to Nouveaux Animaux de Compagnie (NAC) including rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small or exotic companion animals requiring specific expertise.
• Téléconsultation / Télérégulation (Telemedicine and tele-regulation) Telemedicine and tele-regulation services enabling remote consultations with Univet veterinarians to ensure continuity of care and respond to pet owner needs, including the 24/7 emergency regulation component for the Île-de-France region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency regulation service available for Île-de-France pet owners
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal CanincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Canin is a key strategic partner providing pet nutrition products and educational content. The partnership includes joint live webinars on pet nutrition topics, co-branded content about pet obesity and health conditions, and product recommendations through Univet clinics and JungleVet store. Royal Canin supports the 100% Satisfied or Refunded guarantee for pet food products.
• JungleVetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJungleVet is an ethical e-commerce platform developed by Univet for pet supplies. The platform offers 5000+ products recommended by Univet veterinarians, with a portion of revenues supporting the Univet Nature endowment fund for wildlife conservation. Products include pet food, hygiene items, and interactive feeders.
• Univet Nature (Fonds de dotation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnivet Nature is an endowment fund created by Univet to support wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection. The fund collects donations from clinic clients, laboratory partners, and veterinary members. Supported projects include wildlife protection in Madagascar, Indonesia, and the LPO PACA wildlife rescue center in Buoux, Var.
• AFVAC (Association Française Vétérinaire pour Animaux de Compagnie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnivet actively participates in the annual AFVAC congress, using the event to showcase the company's vision for the veterinary profession, discuss partnerships with potential associates, and promote wildlife conservation initiatives. AFVAC is a leading French veterinary professional association.
• LPO PACA (Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLPO PACA manages the Centre régional de sauvegarde de la faune sauvage de Buoux in the Var region, which rescues and rehabilitates injured wild animals before releasing them to their natural habitat. Univet Nature provides financial support to this wildlife center.
• CAP DouleurminorOthersCAP Douleur is listed as a partner on the Univet website, indicating collaboration on pain management services for animals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• IVC Evidencia: Europe's largest veterinary clinic group, formed through the merger of IVC and Evidensia and backed by EQT before the Nestlé Purina deal. Closest direct peer given comparable pan-European network model with multi-site general practice, specialty, and emergency services.
• Anicura: Leading European veterinary care provider acquired by Mars Petcare in 2022; operates 450+ clinics across 17 countries with a similar hub-and-spoke general practice plus specialty/emergency model that closely parallels Univet's structure.
• VetPartners: UK-headquartered veterinary network owned by BC Partners with 700+ sites across the UK and Northern Europe; highly comparable multi-site consolidator model with shared services, training, and digital tooling for member clinics.
• Linnaeus Veterinary: UK veterinary group (Mars Petcare) operating primary care, referral hospitals, and 24/7 emergency services under a unified clinical standards framework - directly comparable to Univet on specialty depth and clinical governance.
• OnlyVet: Belgian veterinary clinic network operating multi-site general practice and emergency care. Direct overlap in Univet's Belgian geography with a comparable group practice model.

Regional players

• Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis: Major French veterinary specialty and emergency hospital based in the Paris region (Île-de-France). Comparable to Univet's emergency/specialty offering and a relevant Paris-region competitor given Univet's 24/7 tele-regulation coverage there.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: North American veterinary hospital chain owned by Mars Petcare with ~1,000 sites spanning general practice, specialty, and diagnostics. Useful incumbent benchmark on the consolidated vet clinic network model, despite the US/Canada geographic difference from Univet.
• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest general-practice veterinary chain in the US (Mars Petcare, ~1,000 hospitals). Benchmarks Univet's clinic-network economics, preventive-care focus, and standardized clinical protocols at scale.

Others

• Royal Canin: Mars-owned pet nutrition brand identified as a 'core' strategic partner of Univet for co-branded content and JungleVet product range. Included as an ecosystem/strategic-peer rather than direct competitor.
• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics; adjacently relevant given Univet's in-clinic laboratories and imaging services, and a likely technology supplier to the network rather than a clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/univet_veterinaire

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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