CVS Group plc Overview
Pro stress-test →CVS Group plc, established in 1999 and listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange, is a leading integrated veterinary services provider in the UK and Australia. The group operates through four business divisions: Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, Crematoria, and Online Retail Business. The veterinary practice segment generates most of the revenues.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company offers a wide range of veterinary practices including companion animal, equine, and farm services, supported by over 2,300 veterinary surgeons and 3,200 nurses. CVS Group has completed the sale of its crematory business in May 2025 for an attractive 10x EBITDA multiple, with capital generated from the divestment providing additional resources for continued selective organic investment in the UK and expansion in Australia.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →CVS Group plc is one of the veterinary services providers in the UK and owns over 430 veterinary surgeries throughout the UK. Main competitors include Vets4Pets (Mars Petcare), VetPartners, and National Veterinary Services. CVS maintains differentiation through integrated diagnostics, online pharmacy (Animed Direct), and multi-specialty service offerings across companion, equine, and farm segments.
Industry Context
CVS Group plc operates in Veterinary Services & Animal Healthcare.
Key facts
Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Diss, United Kingdom · Employees: 8,850