Independent or part of a chain?
The UK veterinary sector has consolidated substantially; large groups (CVS Group, Vets4Pets/Companion Care, Linnaeus, IVC Evidensia and others) own many practices. Some studies and press coverage discuss implications of ownership for pricing and services.
What evidence actually helps you choose: PSS accreditation level, published price lists, out-of-hours arrangements, and how the practice explains treatment options.
Ownership facts change frequently. This page explains the landscape; it never claims a specific practice is independent or chain-owned without its own evidence.