Why join IVC Evidensia?

IVC Evidensia is the number one choice for practice owners looking to sell their practice.

Our team of vets understand how important it is to maintain your practice's name and reputation within the local community, and will support you through the process.

  • Secure the future of your practice without sacrificing your name, branding and staff
  • Enjoy full access to our wide range of support services
  • Exchange expertise and advise within a national veterinary community

What's it like to be part of IVC Evidensia?

Amber Christie and Suzanne McNabb

The team at Neighbourhood Vets

Tom Fitzsimons

Clinical Director at Garden Lodge Vets

David Stockton

Vet & Former Practice Owner at Chapelfield Vets

Business support services

All IVC Evidensia practices get access to the same exceptional business support services:

Procurement and Property

Our procurement and property teams ensure that our practices get the best prices for everything they need.

Finance

Whether it's payroll, profit & loss or tax returns, our finance team can take care of it all.

Marketing

You’ll have the chance to participate in innovative marketing campaigns, such as the Pet Health Club.

Recruitment, HR and Training

We won’t just help you find new team members - we’ll make sure they have everything they need, too.

Operational Support

Every practice has a Business Support Manager to assist and advise on all their business-related queries.

Technical Support

From email inboxes to phone lines, we'll provide you and your practice with all the support you need.

Clinical support services

All IVC Evidensia practices get access to the same exceptional clinical support services:

CPD training

CPD is readily available for all staff members across the group and is funded centrally.

Group Meetings

Events include Clinical Director meetings, Practice Manager meetings and Group Marketing meetings.

Group Veterinary Advisors

Our experienced GVAs use their unique skills to advise on projects and assist with the rollout of new programmes.

Clinical Board

Whether it’s new products, marketing initiatives or CPD, we'll always consult our clinical board.

Clinical Coaching

You'll be able to work with our graduate academy, furthering your knowledge base and coaching the vets of tomorrow.

Practice Standards Scheme

We'll work with you to help your practice obtain the RCVS Practice Standards accreditation.

How does it work?

Interested in selling to us? Here’s a brief outline of the acquisition process:
  • A member of our team will contact you to arrange a free, no-obligation valuation at a time that suits you best.
  • You’ll be in good hands. As fellow vets, we understand that this is a sensitive time for you and will treat the process with the utmost respect to you and your business.
  • If you agree to join our group, we’ll work with you closely throughout the due diligence and completion process.


If you’d like a free, no-obligation valuation or simply an informal chat, don’t hesitate to contact our team today.

Get in touch

Contact us directly

Not quite ready to get a valuation? If you just want a chat or have some burning questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of the team.
Keith Chandler

M&A Director (UK and Ireland)keith.chandler@ivcevidensia.com07786176111LinkedIn Profile

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Martin Carton

M&A Veterinary Advisormartin.carton@ivcevidensia.com07803195378

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Sophie Taylor

Senior M&A Manager (UK and Ireland)sophie.taylor@ivcevidensia.com07764989588LinkedIn Profile

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Who are we?

Our M&A team are people just like you. With backgrounds as vets and nurses, we understand the feelings you have attached to your business and we are here to support you all the way.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes! You've worked hard to build a good name and trust within your local community and we'd never ask you to change that - we value the independent spirit of every practice within the group.
Of course you can! Although some practice owners will choose to retire, 90% are still with us. With the additional support that joining the group provides, vets often find a new lease of life and passion for the profession again.
All members of your team will join the group with their current terms and conditions. In addition to that, IVC Evidensia offer extensive training, career development and an employee benefits scheme which your team will have immediate access to. IVC Evidensia aims to be the employer of choice for the industry.
Of course. Our fantastic HR and dedicated recruitment team are there to help you fill any vacancies you may have. You will get a huge amount of support to ensure the right person joins your team. Don't forget, we also have our industry-leading graduate schemes for both vets and nurses, which gives you access to the brightest new talent in the industry.
Absolutely, we love to speak to practice owners and will consider any practice in the UK, just contact us and we'll get in touch with you.

Any further questions?

Get in touch

Valuations are free and contain no obligations. We're also happy to have an informal chat. Contact:

joinus@ivcevidensia.com

We'll aim to get back to you within 24 - 48 hours.

Find out more about IVC Evidensia

Find out how IVC Evidensia was established, our values and how we operate as a business.

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