The Vets&Pets Group, consisting of a reference clinic and a [veterinary office], is located in the center of the city of Porto, has just joined the OneVet Group, reinforcing the Group's expertise and cluster in in the city of Porto and itsfocus on excellent veterinary healthcare.The Vets&Pets Group, consisting of the Vets&Pets Clinic and the Alameda Clinic, was established in March 2013, at the time by Pedro Carvalho and Alexandre Fontes, veterinarians with several years of experience, who were joined by Bruno Cunha at the end of the same year.
This experienced team allowed the growth of the unit and the opening of another small clinic at a short distance from the first unit, expanding the geographical coverage in a relevant residential area of the city of Porto.
The Group provides differentiated services, including soft tissues surgery, ophthalmological surgery, laparoscopy, in addition to several complementary means of diagnosis from X-rays, ultrasounds and clinical analysis, all services performed with its own resources. The Group has a focus on animal welfare, including in its services also a PetSpa. Currently, the team is comprised of ten employees, 4 vets, 3 nurses, 2 support staff/groomers and front desk receptionists.
Recently, the Group has carried out a refurbishment of the Clinic’s facilities, with the creation of a third consultation room, in order to respond to the growth of its activity, and a refresh of its image in the main areas of frequency by clients.
Pedro Carvalho, clinical director and founder of Grupo Vets&Pets, says: “It is with great expectation and confidence that I approach the integration into the Onevet Group. The appreciation and recognition that the Group showed for our project was preponderant for this new step, as well as the technical and structural skills and the way in which we were cherished and received. As we see ourselves in the identity of the Onevet Group, I am sure that with these new wings we will be able to aspire to great flights together.”
Guilherme Assis, Executive Director of ONEVET, says: “The Vets&Pets Group demonstrates the OneVet Group's commitment to quality and differentiated veterinary medicine and a vision of a complete service to its customers. We are very pleased with the integration of Vets&Pets in OneVet and for being able to contribute to the sustained growth of this project, whose appearance on the market also coincided with the creation of OneVet Group. We count on the support and collaboration of Pedro Carvalho, Alexandre Fontes and Bruno Cunha to continue this successful path together.”
About UNAVETS
The UNAVETS Group (“UNAVETS”) is a leading veterinary healthcare group with 126 practices across Spain and Portugal. UNAVETS is comprised of reference/specialized centers, 24-hour hospitals, primary opinion clinics and vet offices, which guarantee a complete service offering. Its growth strategy started with a focus on Iberia but has since expanded to other European countries and the United States, as well as adjacent verticals synergistic with veterinary healthcare. UNAVETS differentiates via heavy investment in science-led clinical training, equipment, and clinical business support; continuing to push the envelope in favor of advanced veterinary care. For more information please visit: https://www.unavets.com.