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BC Partners prepares sale of VetPartners
BC Partners has appointed JP Morgan and Jefferies to oversee the deal.
The buyout company acquired the group in 2018. 

Private equity firm BC Partners is preparing to sell VetPartners in a deal that could be worth more than £3bn, according to a report by Sky News.

The report states that an auction will take place later this year, and that BC Partners has appointed two banks, JP Morgan and Jefferies, to oversee the process.

CVC Capital Partners, which has a stake in Medivet, is reported to be one of a considerable number of buyout firms already preparing bids for the company.

Established by CEO Jo Malone in October 2015, VetPartners employs some 7,500 employees at 500 sites across the UK and from its York headquarters.

The firm expanded into mainland Europe in 2019 with the purchase of four small animal practices in Italy. It has since bought practices in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Ireland.

VetPartners was acquired by BC Partners in 2018 for £700 million.

BC Partners has been contacted for comment.

 

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."