What Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital does

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited is a private UK small animal veterinary practice operating from a main hospital in Long Eaton, Nottingham, and three branch surgeries in Bramcote, Byron (Nuthall Road, Nottingham), and Spondon (Derby). Established for over 40 years and operating as a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital since at least the early 2010s, the practice delivers first-opinion primary care alongside referral-level services in ophthalmology, dermatology, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and internal medicine. Staffing comprises approximately 16 veterinary surgeons, 20 veterinary nurses, and 19 support staff, including four Clinical Directors and multiple RCVS Advanced Practitioner status holders.

The clinical offering spans preventive care (vaccinations, neutering, Pet Health Plans, microchipping), core services (consultations, dentistry, anaesthesia, inpatient care), advanced diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, ECG, recently installed CT imaging, on-site laboratory with Imagyst AI integration), specialty procedures (laparoscopic spay, orthopaedics including TPLO/CCWO, BOAS surgery, chemotherapy), and rehabilitation (physiotherapy, laser therapy, acupuncture). A 24/7 emergency service runs from the main hospital with a dedicated out-of-hours team, eliminating client travel to distant after-hours facilities.

Revenue is generated predominantly through pay-as-you-go fees for consultations (standard 30-minute consultation at £59.56, out-of-hours at £296.90), surgical procedures, vaccinations, and retail/medication sales, supplemented by a recurring monthly Pet Health Plan subscription product (£13-£30.50/month depending on pet type and size). The practice has been a member of the VetPartners corporate group since March 2019 and serves individual pet owners in the Derby/Nottingham catchment as a direct-to-consumer business with no enterprise or B2B customer concentration.

Name

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital

Legal name

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Limited

Website

https://ashvet.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital is a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice in the Derby/Nottingham area, operating a main hospital and three branch surgeries with 24/7 emergency service, specialty referrals, and monthly Pet Health Plan subscriptions for individual pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Small animal healthcare
• Pet health plans
• Emergency veterinary care
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consultation Fees: Revenue from veterinary consultations including standard 30-minute consultations (£59.56), repeat consultations (£51.23), and out-of-hours emergency consultations (£296.90)
2. Surgical Procedures: One-time fees for surgical procedures including spays, castrations, and complex surgeries. Laparoscopic spay supplement adds £299.12 to standard pricing
3. Pet Health Plans: Monthly subscription-based preventive healthcare plans for dogs (starting £21/month), cats, and rabbits (£13/month) covering vaccinations, parasite treatments, health checks, and discounts on other services
4. Vaccination Services: Revenue from puppy (£89.80) and kitten (£93.55) vaccination courses, boosters for dogs and cats
5. Products and Medications: Sales of medications, pet food, microchipping (£31.88), and other pet care products. Repeat prescription handling with 72-hour processing time

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital provides primary and referral-level small animal veterinary care across four sites in the Derby/Nottingham area. Services span routine consultations, vaccinations, dentistry, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery (including laparoscopic/keyhole spay), advanced diagnostics (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy), in-house laboratory analysis, and 24/7 emergency care. Specialty offerings cover ophthalmology, dermatology, anaesthesia, oncology (chemotherapy), physiotherapy, and senior pet screening, supplemented by the recurring Pet Health Plan subscription product.

Product overview

Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital is a tier 3 RCVS-accredited small animal veterinary practice serving the Derby/Nottingham area since the 1980s, operating as a hybrid between first-opinion and referral clinic. The main hospital in Long Eaton is supported by three branch surgeries in Bramcote, Byron, and Spondon. Their unified service portfolio spans preventive care (vaccinations, neutering, microchipping, Puppy Clubs), core clinical services (consultations, surgery, dentistry, anaesthesia), advanced diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, CT imaging, ECG, laboratory with Imagyst integration), specialty services (ophthalmology, dermatology, chemotherapy, orthopaedics, laparoscopic/keyhole surgery), rehabilitation (physiotherapy, acupuncture, laser therapy), and emergency care (24/7 out-of-hours service). They also offer a Pet Health Plan subscription for monthly budgeting of preventative care. A dedicated CT scanner was recently installed to expand diagnostic capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary consultations Standard clinical consultations across four branches for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals, covering diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing case management for individual pet owners.
• Soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery Surgical procedures ranging from routine neutering and soft tissue operations to orthopaedic surgery for companion animals, performed at the Tier 3 Long Eaton hospital by experienced surgical teams.
• Laparoscopic (keyhole) spay Minimally invasive ovariohysterectomy performed using laparoscopic equipment, offering reduced recovery times compared with traditional open surgery for female dogs.
• 24/7 emergency veterinary service Round-the-clock emergency care for small animals, provided on-site at the Long Eaton hospital by the practice's own clinical team with full hospitalisation and overnight nursing cover.
• CT imaging Computed tomography scanning for diagnosis of complex conditions in companion animals, available at the Long Eaton hospital and also offered to cases referred from other veterinary practices.
• Digital radiography and ultrasound On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound imaging used for routine diagnostic workups of small animals across the practice's four branches.
• In-house laboratory services On-site laboratory analysis including haematology, biochemistry, urinalysis, and cytology (with Imagyst AI-assisted analysis) delivering rapid test results to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Dentistry services Veterinary dental care for companion animals, including dental scaling, polishing, extractions, and oral health assessments, with dental X-ray for full-mouth evaluation.
• Ophthalmology service Specialist eye care for companion animals, led by an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology, covering diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions.
• Dermatology and allergy service Diagnosis and management of skin, ear and allergic conditions in companion animals, supported by allergy testing and tailored treatment plans.
• Anaesthesia service Anaesthesia delivered by an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Anaesthesia, with dedicated monitoring, capnography and tailored anaesthetic protocols for higher-risk patients.
• Physiotherapy service Veterinary physiotherapy for companion animals, supporting post-operative recovery, mobility management and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Oncology and chemotherapy service Diagnosis and medical management of cancer in companion animals, including chemotherapy protocols and supportive care.
• Pet Health Plan Monthly subscription preventive-care plan covering annual vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, and discounts on additional services and products, with tiered pricing by pet size (cat, rabbit, small/medium/large dog) and a 10% multi-pet discount.
• Food and medication home delivery Home delivery service for prescription diets, pet foods and ongoing medications, enabling pet owners to receive repeat supplies without visiting the practice.
• Microchipping service Implantation and registration of pet microchips as a permanent identification measure for companion animals.
• Inpatient and overnight hospitalisation On-site inpatient care and overnight hospitalisation at the Long Eaton Tier 3 hospital, supported by 24-hour nursing cover.
• End-of-life care Compassionate end-of-life ("Saying Goodbye") consultations and euthanasia services for terminally ill or ageing companion animals.
• Puppy club Socialisation and training club for puppies, held at the practice to support early socialisation, basic training and client education.
• Senior pet screening Health screening service for older pets combining clinical examination with diagnostic testing to detect age-related conditions early.
• Pet Fitness Slimmers Club Structured weight-management programme for overweight pets, including weight checks, dietary advice and ongoing monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laparoscopic spay recovery time reduced from 10 days to 2-3 days average rest required
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VetPartnerscoreOthers · 1 March 2019Parent company ownership since March 2019. VetPartners is a corporate group of veterinary practices in the UK. Ashfield House is described as 'Proud member of the VetPartners family'. The practice operates under VetPartners management with company registration: Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital Ltd, Company No: 05194115, Registered Office: VetPartners Spitfire House, Aviator Court, York YO30 4UZ.
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)coreOthersGoverning body accreditation. Practice holds Tier 3 RCVS standard - the highest level in the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Several veterinary surgeons hold RCVS Advanced Practitioner status.
• British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)coreOthersProfessional association membership and approval standard. Practice has BSAVA approved standard status and staff hold BSAVA postgraduate certificates.
• British Veterinary Hospital Association (BVHA)coreOthersHospital status accreditation. Practice is an inspected veterinary hospital meeting British Veterinary Hospital Association standards.
• Pharmaceutical CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking relationship with pharmaceutical companies allows practice to provide cutting edge treatment options including monoclonal antibodies for chronic arthritis cases.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vets4Pets: UK's largest network of joint-venture veterinary practices, operated as a subsidiary of Pets at Home. Operates an extensive network of GP-focused clinics, some with extended hours, competing for the same pet-owner segment in regional UK markets.
• Goddard Veterinary Group: London-based multi-branch veterinary group combining general practice with hospital-level services and specialist referrals. Operates a similar GP-plus-specialty hub-and-spoke model that competes for urban and suburban pet owners.
• Village Vet: Multi-branch veterinary group (now part of CVS Group) offering primary care, referral, and 24/7 hospital services in the UK. Similar mix of GP clinics and a central hospital with specialist capability, directly comparable to Ashfield's structure.
• Medivet: Large UK multi-site veterinary group offering 24/7 emergency care, general practice, and specialty services through a hub-and-spoke model across hundreds of branches. Closely comparable to Ashfield's structure and service breadth, including out-of-hours hospital coverage.
• Companion Care: Network of veterinary practices located within Pets at Home retail stores across the UK. Competes in the same regional GP market with a co-located retail-vet model that pressures traditional standalone practices like Ashfield.

Broad incumbents

• IVC Evidensia: One of the largest veterinary groups in Europe with hundreds of UK practices and referral hospitals, owned by EQT. A direct consolidator peer and acquirer of comparable multi-site UK vet groups, with overlapping services and footprint.
• Linnaeus: UK veterinary group (owned by Mars Petcare) focused on referral and specialist veterinary hospitals. Comparable for the specialty referral aspect of Ashfield's offering, including advanced diagnostics and multi-specialist care.
• CVS Group: Publicly traded (LSE) UK veterinary consolidator owning hundreds of practices and referral hospitals. A broad incumbent in the same consolidation wave as VetPartners, providing capital-markets context for valuation of comparable regional practices.

Others

• Blue Cross: UK animal welfare charity operating veterinary hospitals and clinics offering subsidized care. An adjacent ecosystem player that influences pricing expectations and serves overlapping regional pet-owner demand.
• PDSA: UK charity providing free and low-cost veterinary care to pet owners in need. Operates multiple regional hospitals and clinics, adjacent to Ashfield in the same geography but serving a different price-sensitive segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ashvets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ashfield-house-veterinary-hospital-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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