Devon veterinary surgery relocates after cash injection

Dart Vale Veterinary Group’s Totnes surgery is set to move to new premises in the town after securing a six figure business loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial.

Established over 50 years ago the practice remains truly mixed and caters for all species. Employing over 30 people, the group currently has six branches in Totnes, Paignton, Brixham, Ashburton, Buckfastleigh and Dartmouth

The existing Fore Street site has served the practice well over the years but did not allow for expansion and had limited parking. The new site in Station Road, Totnes is due to open early next year and will provide clients with a spacious, custom built facility, on one level with 20 plus parking spaces. It will also be easily accessible by foot from the town centre.

The new practice will also be able to service more varied cases sent in from other parts of the group’s network, including a dedicated lambing room which will be set aside for delivering lambs during their season.

The partners hope that this facility will provide the foundation for the next 50 years of the practice’s evolution.

Anne Pettigrew, practice manager at Dart Vale Veterinary group said "We found that the premises on Fore Street had become too small to accommodate the growing levels of demands and client expectation we are seeing from the local area"

“Lloyds TSB Commercial has been a huge help and with its financial backing we have been able to continue to expand the business and achieve our ambitions."

“We are also pleased to be working with professional local companies such as our construction company Arque Ltd from Exeter, and Architect, BBH, Torquay.
The new veterinary medical equipment & clinical fixtures are being supplied by Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd who has also been very helpful.”

Clive Rowe, healthcare banking consultant at Lloyds TSB Commercial, said: “Dart Vale Veterinary Group is one of the longest established practices in the area and it is great to see such an ambitious management team driving the business forward. With our funding the firm has been able to secure a fantastic new premises that will provide a strong base from which to grow the business further.”

“Our Healthcare Banking team undergoes constant training to fully understand the specific needs of the veterinary sector and we have used this knowledge to work closely with Anne and the team to support them in developing their business.”