Dains advises on RVC sale to Linnaeus veterinary group

Dains Corporate Finance has advised the sellers of Rutland Veterinary Centres and Kings Veterinary Centres (RVC) on their disposal to UK veterinary group Linnaeus. 

RVC operates six veterinary practices across Leicestershire and Rutland, employing over 100 staff and caring for over 20,000 pets per annum.

Founded in 2014, Linnaeus has grown to become one of the most highly respected veterinary groups in the UK and Ireland, offering specialist referral services as well as primary care across a family of practices.

The transaction was led by the Dains Corporate Finance team based in the Rugby office, with lead advisory support from Mark Tuckwell and Chris Matthews, alongside Jon Kicks, who provided tax advice from the Leicester office. 

Tuckwell said: “The sellers of KVC have created a highly successful and acclaimed business that provides a key service to pet owners across Leicestershire and Rutland. This transaction ensures those services can continue to flourish under Linnaeus’ ownership. We wish all of the sellers the best for the future and Linnaeus well as they take RVC forward.”