IVC Evidensia achieves Top Employer 2025 certification

November 04, 2025

We have been officially recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK, becoming the first veterinary organisation in the country to receive this prestigious certification. 

This exciting new milestone also forms part of our People promise of being a great place to work. 

What is the Top Employer certification? 

Awarded by the Top Employers Institute, the certification benchmarks organisations globally on their people practices, including strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity & inclusion, and wellbeing.  

The first UK veterinary employer to achieve Top Employer certification  

Our recognition reflects a series of initiatives introduced to enhance the colleague experience, including: 

The Positive Pawprint strategy 

The accolade also highlights our group’s commitment to sustainability through the Positive Pawprint strategy, supporting diversity and inclusion, environmentally responsible practice, and community engagement. 

Improving the colleague experience 

Reflecting on this newest achievement, Duncan Phillips, IVC Evidensia CEO UK & Ireland, said:  

“This certification is a welcome acknowledgement of the progress we’ve made, and a motivator to keep improving the experience for every colleague across the UK.”  

A benchmark for the veterinary profession 

Androna Benade, Regional Manager for UK and Ireland, Top Employers Institute commented:  

“With veterinary professionals playing a vital role in animal health, food safety, and public wellbeing, this recognition sends a powerful message about the importance of valuing and investing in the people behind the profession.  

“As the UK faces ongoing workforce challenges in the veterinary sector, IVC Evidensia’s achievement sets a benchmark for how the profession can be supported, retained, and celebrated as a critical part of the UK economy and society.” 

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