Bath Vet Referrals

What Bath Vet Referrals does

Bath Vet Referrals is a multidisciplinary small animal referral centre operated by Inspiring Vet Care Limited (a private limited company registered in England and Wales, company number 07746795) from Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in Bath, Somerset. The practice delivers specialist veterinary services across orthopaedics, neurology and spinal surgery, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, ophthalmology, and oncology, supported by on-site MRI, CT, ultrasonography with Doppler flow, endoscopy, digital radiography, and minimally invasive surgical capability including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and arthroscopy. The facility provides 24-hour inpatient care through dedicated night staff in conjunction with VetsNow, and is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons under the Practice Standards Scheme and by International Cat Care for its feline-only cattery.

The business operates on a referral-only distribution model: primary care veterinary surgeons in the South West of England refer cases via telephone or online forms, and Bath Vet Referrals then contacts pet owners to arrange appointments. Direct pet owner self-referral is not permitted. Revenue is generated primarily from fixed-price procedure packages (orthopaedic surgery from £4,400, neurology packages up to £5,900, medicine investigation packages £3,000–£3,500), per-consultation fees (£258–£403 depending on specialty), outpatient MRI/CT imaging (£800–£2,200), insurance direct claim administration fees (£30 admin fee plus £500 deposit), and prescription charges. Care Free Credit provides client financing.

Bath Vet Referrals is part of the IVC Evidensia referral network, Europe's largest veterinary group, which provides access to multi-specialty clinical resources and operational infrastructure. Marketing to referrers is conducted through CPD events, quarterly newsletters, free radiograph interpretation and case advice, and clinician-authored information sheets. Fixed pricing valid from 6 January 2026 and RCVS Knowledge Highly Commended Award 2025 (received 2025) are the most recent commercial and reputational signals.

Name

Bath Vet Referrals

Legal name

Inspiring Vet Care Limited

Website

https://bathvetreferrals.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bath Vet Referrals is an RCVS-ac multidisciplinary small animal referral centre in Bath, Somerset, serving primary care vets across the South West of England with specialist surgery, internal medicine, and on-site MRI/CT imaging under the IVC Evidensia network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialist Referral Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary referral services
• Small animal surgery
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Specialist veterinary care
• Veterinary orthopaedics neurology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary consultation fees: Revenue generated from referral consultations including standard, urgent/same-day, and re-examination consultations across multiple specialties (medicine, neurology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology).
2. Surgical procedures and hospitalisation: Fixed-price packages for surgical procedures including TTA, TPLO, patellar luxation surgery, hemilaminectomy, cervical ventral slot, BOAS surgery, TECA-LBO, laryngeal tie-back, laparoscopic spay, gastropexy, and others. Packages include consultation, imaging, surgery, hospitalisation, and peri-operative medication.
3. Diagnostic imaging (MRI/CT): Outpatient MRI and CT imaging services with specialist interpretation. MRI for syringomyelia screening, brain imaging, and general anaesthetic with contrast where appropriate.
4. Insurance direct claims processing: Administration fees charged for processing direct insurance claims on behalf of clients. A £500 deposit is required from insured patients, covering policy excess, a £30 admin fee, and any uncovered amounts.
5. Prescription charges: Written prescriptions charged at £30. Medication and postage must be paid before being sent out. Repeat prescriptions require 24-48 hours notice and ongoing re-examinations for pets on long-term medication.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bath Vet Referrals operates a multidisciplinary small animal referral centre from Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in Bath, delivering specialist veterinary services to referred canine and feline patients. Core offerings cover orthopaedic surgery, neurology and spinal surgery, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, laparoscopic procedures, and on-site MRI/CT diagnostic imaging with 24-hour inpatient care. All services are delivered on a referral-only basis from primary care veterinary practices across the South West of England.

Product overview

Bath Vet Referrals is a multidisciplinary small animal referral centre located at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital in Bath, offering a comprehensive range of veterinary specialty services. The centre provides orthopaedic surgery, neurology and spinal surgery, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI), laparoscopic procedures, and 24-hour out of hours care. Services are delivered by specialist referral clinicians supported by experienced nursing teams, with fixed pricing transparency across all service lines. The centre accepts referrals from primary veterinary practices and operates as part of the IVC Evidensia referral network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical treatment for bone, ligament, joint and tendon injuries in referred small animal patients, including fracture fixation, cruciate ligament repair (TPLO and TTA), patellar luxation surgery (TTT/sulcoplasty, femoral corrective osteotomy), arthroscopy, HIF stabilisation, and elbow dysplasia management. Delivered with on-site radiography, CT planning and dedicated peri-operative medication.
• Neurology and Spinal Surgery Investigation and surgical management of neurological conditions in referred dogs and cats, including seizure investigation, hemilaminectomy, cervical ventral slot procedures, and brain/spinal MRI with CSF sampling. Supported by on-site MRI and dedicated neurology packages.
• Internal Medicine Comprehensive medical workup of referred feline and canine patients covering infectious disease, endocrine, hepatic, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, urinary and oncological conditions. Includes nasal investigation (£3,500), gastrointestinal workups, urinary investigation (£3,000) and seizure investigation packages supported by in-house and external laboratory diagnostics, endoscopy and CT.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Soft tissue surgical services including BOAS surgery with or without CT, perineal hernia repair, VBO/TECA-LBO, laryngeal tie-back, thoracic surgery, abdominal surgery and oncological surgery with wound reconstruction, delivered in a dedicated state-of-the-art soft-tissue theatre.
• Diagnostic Imaging — MRI and CT On-site MRI (syringomyelia screening, brain MRI) and CT (single or multiple anatomical areas, CT angiography, CT urethrography) for referred cases, performed under general anaesthetic with IV contrast when needed and with specialist interpretation available. Available as both inpatient and outpatient imaging pathways.
• Laparoscopic (Minimally Invasive) Surgery Keyhole surgical procedures including laparoscopic ovariectomy (keyhole spay), laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy, thoracoscopy, and liver and gastrointestinal biopsies using high-definition video endoscopy, offering reduced recovery times versus open surgery.
• Cardiology Cardiac assessment and treatment services for referred small animal patients, including specialist referral consultations and re-examination consultations.
• Ophthalmology Investigation and surgical treatment of eye disease in referred small animal patients, delivered by specialist referral ophthalmology consultations and re-examination consultations.
• Oncology Cancer investigation, staging and surgical treatment in referred small animal patients, including mass removal and wound reconstruction, integrated with the internal medicine and diagnostic imaging services.
• Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Same-day outpatient CT (and eligible MRI) imaging pathway for referred cases where patients are admitted and discharged the same day without overnight hospitalisation, accepting referrals for head, thorax, abdomen, shoulder, elbow, carpus/foot, pelvis/hips, stifle, tarsus/foot and spine (C1-T2 and T3-tail).
• Out of Hours / 24-Hour Emergency Care 24-hour emergency and inpatient care for referred and emergency small animal cases, delivered by qualified vets on site around the clock, with overnight inpatient care provided in conjunction with VetsNow (co-located at Rosemary Lodge) and on-call referral clinicians. Out-of-hours calls are answered by VetsNow or Bath Vet Group.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered parent, core and minor.

• IVC Evidensia ReferralsparentStrategic or Co-development PartnerBath Vet Referrals is part of the IVC Evidensia referral network. IVC Evidensia is Europe's largest veterinary group, providing Bath Vet Referrals with access to world-class facilities, a team of highly experienced clinicians across a range of specialties, and operational infrastructure. The company's registered name is Inspiring Vet Care Limited, trading as Bath Veterinary Group, part of the IVC Evidensia network.
• VetsNowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVetsNow provides out-of-hours emergency veterinary services for Bath Vet Referrals. Out-of-hours calls are answered by VetsNow or Bath Vet Group. Overnight inpatient care for referral patients is provided by VetsNow in conjunction with Bath Vet Referrals' on-call referral clinicians. VetsNow is co-located at Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital.
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)coreOthersRCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK, operating under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966. Bath Vet Referrals is RCVS-accredited under the Practice Standards Scheme. RCVS regulates that veterinary services are provided in accordance with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct.
• International Cat Care (ICC)minorOthersBath Vet Referrals' cattery is ICC (International Cat Care) accredited, demonstrating compliance with cat-friendly practice standards. The cattery is located separately from kennels in the building to reduce feline patient stress.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Vets Now: UK provider of out-of-hours emergency and specialty-led critical care. Strategic partner of Bath Vet Referrals for overnight inpatient care; also operates competing emergency-only referral capacity in some regions.

Broad incumbents

• Linnaeus: UK veterinary group operating numerous primary care practices and referral hospitals (including Southfields). Directly comparable as a multi-site referral network counterparty to IVC Evidensia.
• CVS Group: UK integrated veterinary services provider operating both primary care and referral hospitals. Comparable as a large strategic incumbent with referral capability and bargaining power on equipment and supplier contracts.
• IVC Evidensia Referrals: Parent referral network of Bath Vet Referrals and operator of multiple UK specialty hospitals. Provides network-level scale, group procurement, and referral routing — comparable as a backdrop but operates at a portfolio level rather than a single site.

Direct peers

• North Downs Specialist Referrals: Surrey-based multi-disciplinary referral hospital providing orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, soft tissue, oncology, and cardiology. Comparable specialist referral centre in southern England.
• Davies Veterinary Specialists: Veterinary referral hospital in Hertfordshire offering a broad multi-specialty service line and on-site advanced imaging. Comparable specialty breadth and referral-only model.
• Highcroft Veterinary Referrals: Bristol-based multi-disciplinary small animal referral hospital (within CVS) offering orthopaedics, internal medicine, neurology, and diagnostic imaging. Closest geographic specialty referral competitor to Bath Vet Referrals.
• Southfields Veterinary Specialists: Essex-based multi-disciplinary referral hospital within the Linnaeus network, offering orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, and advanced imaging. Directly comparable multi-specialty referral model.
• Dick White Referrals: Large UK multi-specialty small animal referral hospital offering orthopaedics, neurology, internal medicine, soft tissue, oncology, cardiology, and on-site MRI/CT. Direct competitor for complex referral cases in the wider UK South/Midlands catchment.
• Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists: Multi-disciplinary small animal referral hospital in Hampshire covering orthopaedics, soft tissue, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, and diagnostic imaging. Closest comparable referral model in the south of England.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bath-vet-referrals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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