Veterinary practices to acquire in the East of England
Updated 9 November 2026
Looking to acquire a veterinary practice in the East of England? Firmbase ranks 118 veterinary practices using public company information to help buyers prioritise firms for research and potential outreach. The Approach Score ranks firms using public signals including director age and tenure, ownership, business scale, financial strength and recent changes. These firms are not listed for sale, and the ranking does not indicate that an owner is considering a sale.
The median firm has 12 staff and has been in business for 12 years; 15 firms are owned by groups that have acquired several firms in this sector. Looking beyond the East of England? Explore the full UK list of veterinary practices.
118
Firms
UK 1,564
17%
Every director 55+
UK 14%
21%
Held 75%+ by one person
UK 18%
12
Median years in business
UK 12
12
Median headcount
UK 14
£500k to £1m
Median turnover band
UK £500k to £1m · includes our estimates
15 firms owned by 2 groups that have bought several firms in this sector. That is 13% of this list, against 27% across the UK. Groups that own firms on this list include CVS Group. To have a group's name removed, email dave@firmbase.co.
The first 25 firms, in Approach Score order
| Rank | Firm | Approach Score | The facts behind the score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Stohr Wangford, Suffolk | Approach Score 82/100 |
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Company no. 07161655 · Companies House |
| 2 | Highfield Broxbourne Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire | Approach Score 80/100 |
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Company no. 14644756 · Companies House |
| 3 | Paul Jarman Veterinary Surgeries Norwich A director sits on 4 or more companies | Approach Score 80/100 |
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Company no. 05459361 · Companies House |
| 4 | The Thaxted Vets Saffron Walden | Approach Score 79/100 |
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Company no. 07849700 · Companies House |
| 5 | Summerdale Veterinary Centre Chelmsford, Essex | Approach Score 79/100 |
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Company no. 04231459 · Companies House |
| 6 | Heath Lodge Veterinary Services ST. Albans, Hertfordshire | Approach Score 77/100 |
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Company no. 04185606 · Companies House |
| 7 | Paws Indoors Mobile Vets Norwich, Norfolk | Approach Score 76/100 |
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Company no. 08924465 · Companies House |
| 8 | Anchorage Barn Veterinary Clinic King's Lynn, Norfolk | Approach Score 75/100 |
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Company no. 07531432 · Companies House |
| 9 | Cherry Tree Vets Harleston, Norfolk | Approach Score 73/100 |
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Company no. 09801497 · Companies House |
| 10 | Theravet Kings Langley, Hertfordshire | Approach Score 72/100 |
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Company no. 04171219 · Companies House |
| 11 | Potton Vets Sandy, Bedfordshire | Approach Score 72/100 |
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Company no. 08430689 · Companies House |
| 12 | Rowan House Vets Hethersett, Norwich | Approach Score 70/100 |
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Company no. 07409697 · Companies House |
| 13 | Oakdale Vets Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | Approach Score 69/100 |
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Company no. 06935549 · Companies House |
| 14 | Trinity Veterinary Ipswich, Suffolk | Approach Score 69/100 |
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Company no. 08432371 · Companies House |
| 15 | Maldon Road Veterinary Practice Basildon, Essex | Approach Score 67/100 |
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Company no. 04006214 · Companies House |
| 16 | Ardmore Veterinary Suffolk | Approach Score 66/100 |
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Company no. 05937255 · Companies House |
| 17 | Blue DOG Therapy Norwich, Norfolk | Approach Score 65/100 |
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Company no. 12257372 · Companies House |
| 18 | Tyrrells Equine Clinic Hatfield, Hertfordshire A director sits on 4 or more companies | Approach Score 65/100 |
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Company no. 06459797 · Companies House |
| 19 | Beltempo Veterinary Centre Bedford, Bedfordshire | Approach Score 64/100 |
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Company no. 08414584 · Companies House |
| 20 | Rainbow Bridge PET Cremations Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | Approach Score 64/100 |
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Company no. 11157241 · Companies House |
| 21 | PB VET Chelmsford, Essex | Approach Score 64/100 |
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Company no. 10217626 · Companies House |
| 22 | Peaceful Pets Fakenham, Norfolk | Approach Score 63/100 |
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Company no. 04203559 · Companies House |
| 23 | M. R. Animal Services Wickford, Essex | Approach Score 63/100 |
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Company no. 07677076 · Companies House |
| 24 | ASH Tree Veterinary Centre Newmarket, Suffolk | Approach Score 63/100 |
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Company no. 07310306 · Companies House |
| 25 | CrumPets Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire | Approach Score 62/100 |
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Company no. 06837861 · Companies House |
93 more firms are in the list, in Approach Score order.
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One row per firm, in Approach Score order, as Excel + CSV.
It holds the facts behind each score, points for each part of the score, financials with dates, publicly available contact details, where identified, director names and named shareholders.
Some people with significant control appear as Other individual, with no further detail. Director email lookups are not included.
How this list is filtered
- 5 or more staff, from filed headcount or our estimate where none is filed.
- Registered office in the East of England.
How this list is built
The Approach Score ranks firms mainly on public Companies House information about owner tenure and age, ownership, size, financial strength and recent register changes.
Firms with higher scores appear first in each list.
Use the ranking to order research, then check each business directly.
What it does not mean
No firm here is for sale, and the score says nothing about any owner's plans.
At least 95% of the firms where we hold directors had them checked in or after November 2026.
What we do not cover
Regulatory information is not included in this list. Buyers should check the relevant register as part of their due diligence. Use the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' Find a Vet service to check professional registration and any voluntary Practice Standards Scheme accreditation.
Why age bands but no people's names
Age bands come from the month and year of birth on Companies House. This page shows no exact ages and no people's names. Both come with the purchased list. The band edges from 45 to 65 are the ages where the score changes. A row shows no age bands when a director's surname is in the firm's name, its group's name or its website. Those directors' ages still count towards the score.
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