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An independent vet practice is owned and run by the vets who work there, rather than being part of a large corporate group or chain. This means that:
The recent CMA investigation into veterinary services (concluded in March 2026) revealed that concerns have been raised around pricing transparency, and ownership structures due to the rise in corporate vet practices.
While both types of practices aim to provide high-quality care, the way corporate vs independent vets operate can be quite different.
“We’re proud to be one of the few truly independent, owner-led vets in West London.”
As we often know, bigger is not always better and the same can be said when it comes to veterinary practices.
One of the biggest advantages of an independent vet is seeing the same vet consistently. This means that we get to know your pet’s history in detail, subtle health changes can be spotted earlier and it’s less stressful for your pet during vet consultations as they already know us.
With pricing under increased scrutiny following the CMA investigation, transparency has never been more important.
Independent practices are often better placed to:
You can even see all of our vet prices here – nothing is hidden!
Despite being a chain with multiple locations, corporate vets usually only have one location where they perform larger operations such as neutering. If you are not registered with the practice that offers these services, you then need to travel a fair distance to get there.
Independent vets and owners are driven by their desire to help animals as it is why they became vets in the first place, for example our owner Dr Johnny Irish still works in our practice. Corporate vets and the multinational companies that own them are usually operating in the sector due to the potential profitability.
Additionally, due to the size of a corporation, they often have to implement treatment guidelines and decision-making policies, which isn’t the case in an independent practice. This means that an independent vet can tailor your pet’s treatment to their specific needs rather than being restricted by guidelines for certain conditions.
At our independent practice our clients are not just another appointment slot. When you visit us in Kensington you’ll benefit from:
We’ve been trusted locally in Kensington for over 20 years!
Our practice is proud to be fully independent, owner led and not part of any corporate group or chain.
In an area where many practices are now owned by larger organisations, this makes us one of the few genuinely independent veterinary practices in Kensington.
If you’re looking for an independent vet that cares about helping your pet and finding them the best treatment, then we are the practice for you. Get in touch with us or book an appointment using the Petsapp widget today!
The care and health of your pets is Kensington Veterinary Carer’s top priority. That is why we offer a comprehensive first opinion veterinary service for your furry friends, so you can be assured that no matter the problem, we can help you get to the bottom of it.
Kensington Veterinary Care understand how special your pets are to you. That’s why we strive to provide the highest quality veterinary care around. Find out about our expertise.
