The prices that you pay for veterinary treatment can vary from practice to practice, regardless of whether they are independently owned or part of a corporate group. This can be due to the different expenses that practices incur on salaries, medicines, building maintenance and more.

Without corporate involvement, veterinary surgeons have the freedom to make decisions based on clinical judgement. They are never restricted by corporate policies and targets.

Many independent practices will also try to make your pet’s treatment more affordable by offering contextualised care. Contextualised care means that any decisions about your pet’s treatment and care are made specifically with the needs of you and your pet in mind.

Since independent practices do not have external shareholders or corporate involvement, practice owners make decisions in the best interest of animal care rather than for shareholder profits. Pet owners can trust that any profits are reinvested into the practice, its team and the local community.