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Independent Vetcare acquired by EQT
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The parties involved have decided not to disclose the value of the transaction.
Agreement signed to take over as principal investor

Scandinavian investment firm EQT has signed an agreement to acquire Independent Vetcare (IVC) from Summit Partners.

The parties involved have decided not to disclose the value of the transaction, which is expected to close in early 2017.

IVC was founded in 2011 through the merge of three veterinary groups. Reportedly the third largest veterinary services provider in the UK, it has just under 300 sites and employs around 2,700 people.

Global growth equity company Summit Partners has been its principal investor since July 2014. But according to David Hiller, IVC's CEO, the business began looking for a new partner earlier this autumn to continue its development.

EQT already owns Evidensia, one of the leading veterinary groups in Europe.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.