AIM listed animal feed additive producer Anpario has acquired Bio-Vet, Wisconsin based animal nutrition producer.

Inflexion has invested in Village Vets, an independent group of veterinary practices in the Republic of Ireland.

London-based private equity investor Perwyn has acquired a number of veterinary clinics and rebranded them as Kin Vet Community, led by chief executive Ciara McCormack.

Medivet has resumed its acquisition drive following its run in with the Competition and Markets Authority by purchasing Torquay-based Animal Health Centre.

Creature Comforts has raised £7 million in a round co-led by Torch Capital, Hanaco Ventures and Boost Capital Partners.

August Equity-backed Agilio Software has announced the acquisition of Colourful CPD, a provider of non clinical training to the veterinary industry.

PVG has launched a strategic review to examine options, including a possible sale, as announced in a London Stock Exchange release.

The CMA has launched a review of consumer experiences and business practices in the provision of veterinary services for household pets in the UK.

Guernsey's Isabelle Vets has joined York-headquartered veterinary group VetPartners.

UK veterinary group CVS Group has made a stride into the Australian veterinary services market through four strategic acquisitions, encompassing six sites.

Vvterinary services provider IVC Evidensia has divested eight UK veterinary practices.

BC Partners owned VetPartners received only two bids in its sale process, which were considered "disappointing", HealthInvestor hears.

CMA has outlined its preliminary concerns regarding the takeover of 12 veterinary businesses by CVC-backed veterinary group Medivet.

The CMA has decided that Medinet's acquisitions of Monument Vets and Stanhope Park Veterinary Hospital do not qualify for investigation.

York-headquartered veterinary group VetPartners has acquired DierenDokters, a Dutch group of 14 small animal clinics previously operating as a franchise network.

International investment firm BC Partners is exploring sale options for its veterinary group VetPartners, multiple sources tell HealthInvestor.

The CMA is investigating eight completed acquisitions of independent veterinary businesses by Bristol-based Independent Vetcare.

CVS Group today reported that its total sales increased by 7.4% in the four months to 31 October, compared to the same period last year.

Norfolk-headquartered veterinary services company CVS Group has acquired Market Cross Veterinary Clinic in Dalkeith.

Ben Long, partner at mid-market private equity firm Inflexion, on M&A opportunities, why healthcare is a sweet spot for PE at the moment and his outlook for the sector as a whole.

The CMA has officially announced that VetPartners' acquisition of Goddard will not be referred for a phase 2 investigation.

Southfields Veterinary Specialists’ new £16 million veterinary hospital complex has opened in Basildon, Essex.

VetPartners has acquired Westgate Veterinary Hospital in Drogheda, which looks after small and large animals in County Louth and County Meath.

The Pet Vet has been allowed to acquire Quality Pet Care comprising eight The Vet branded surgeries.

Norfolk-headquartered veterinary services company CVS Group has acquires Andover, Hampshire-based veterinary practice Anton Vets for £6 million.

VetPartners’ acquisition of Goddard Veterinary Group could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after the CMA found that the deal raises competition concerns in 11 local areas across Greater London.

ase of Quality Pet Care, which trades as The Vet, could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that the deal raises competition concerns.

Commercial due diligence advisor Connell Consulting has merged with Gonçalo Silva and his team from Eccleston Associates. It also appointed Barclays’ former head of healthcare, Paul Birley, to assist with the growth of the business into a much larger consulting firm and expansion into new markets. Chief executive Clare Connell speaks exclusively to HealthInvestor UK.

UK-based veterinary group VetPartners, which also has practices in France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, has acquired Praxia and Medican Veterinary Center in Alicante and Madrid respectively.

BC Partners-backed veterinary group VetPartners has acquired Goddard Veterinary Group, a family-owned London-based vet practice.

Luxembourg-headquartered private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is acquiring Medivet a large chain chains of UK veterinary clinics.

European animal hospital and clinic group Anicura has appointed Francisco Labbosco as chief operating officer.

Bristol-based veterinary care provider IVC Evidensia has announced an expanded partnership with its shareholders totalling €3.5 billion.

Pet care business Pets at Home Group has acquired The Vet Connection, a large independent veterinary telehealth firm providing round-the-clock veterinary telehealth advice, triage and ancillary services to customers.

London-based software company ClearCourse Partnership has acquired Practice Point, the owner and provider of the Assisi veterinary practice management system.