Paws for Thought: Putting UK Vet Acquisitions on a Tightened Leash

The veterinary sector in the UK has borne witness to notable consolidation over the past decade, a significant amount of which has been fueled by large corporate groups – particularly, private equity firms – engaging in roll-up acquisition strategies. Mired in an unrelenting cost-of-living crisis, where many households have fallen into poverty for the first time, pet owners are feeling the squeeze now more than ever. Spiraling vet bills are forcing owners to make difficult decisions about th