With these three new acquisitions, UNAVETS strengthens its presence in Catalonia and the Valencian Community, with 14 and 8 centers, respectively, as well as continuing to deepen its presence in Portugal, continuing to offer top-level veterinary care to a wider range of regions across Iberia.
Policlínica Veterinaria Avenida del Puerto (POVETVAL)
Policlínica Avenida del Puerto (POVETVAL), located in Valencia, is directed by Richard Pérez and Paco Casabán. It is a well-known veterinary center with 25 years of experience focused on preventive healthcare, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
The center has an experienced staff of four veterinarians, five nursing assistants and a groomer. The facilities have everything necessary to provide quality healthcare, including a consultation room,an operating theatre, a hospitalization area, laboratory, and modern imaging equipment with X-ray and ultrasound scan. Veterinary services are complemented by those of a specialized pet store and a grooming salon.
Paco Casabán comments: “UNAVETS offers a collaborative environment and exceptional resources that will allow Policlínica Veterinaria Avenida del Puerto to provide our patients and pet owners with the highest quality care. We are excited about the future and the opportunities for growth and learning that this group offers us to continue working for the well-being of our pets”.
The Tordera Veterinary Clinic is a practice in the province of Barcelona. It is directed by Carme Gómez, who has over 20 years of experience in the sector. The clinic has a team of seven professionals, including one assistant, five veterinarians, and one groomer.
The practice offers a wide range of veterinary healthcare services, including consultations, surgeries, hospitalization, lab work, imaging diagnostics, a retail pet shop offering, and a grooming salon.
Carme Gomez, Clinical Director and Founder, shares: “The Tordera Veterinary Clinic was born 24 years ago. It was a small clinic with one veterinarian who also served as an assistant, receptionist, manager, etc. Today we are a great team. Through our association with UNAVETS, we are confident that this collaboration will lead to an enhancement in our services and a professional level. So we are starting this new stage with the greatest hope and vision.”
Santa Apolonia Veterinary Clinic
In Portugal, Clínica Veterinária de Santa Apolónia, located in Coimbra, has joined OneVet Group (part of the UNAVETS Group). The center, founded in 2008, is led by Dr. Ana Madeira, Clinical Director, with more than 20 years of experience and differentiated training in veterinary acupuncture, as well as experience in the areas of ultrasound, surgery and integrative medicine. The clinic has a team of three veterinarians, a veterinary nurse and two assistants, who have contributed to the sustained growth of the unit. The clinic has its own online retail store and offers veterinary services in preventive medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, acupuncture, surgery and 24-hour emergency. The clinic’s facilities include two consultation rooms, a recovery area and an equipped surgery room.
Ana Madeira says: “Our integration into the OneVet Group will allow us to continue to grow and expand the range of services provided. With the support of the Group in the management of the clinic and with access to continuous training, our focus is 100% centered on our patients. With reinforced foundations, we continue with our mission to provide a close and quality service“.
Enrique Cardona, Country Manager of UNAVETS Spain and COO of the UNAVETS Group comments, “We are delighted to collaborate with and to welcome the Avenida del Puerto Veterinary Clinic, the Tordera Veterinary Clinic and Santa Apolonia to the UNAVETS family. Their commitment to excellence in veterinary care is a valuable addition to our network of clinics. Our work together will help to continue providing the highest level of care to pets and their families.”
About the UNAVETS Group
The UNAVETS Group (“UNAVETS”) is a leading veterinary group with 129 practices in Spain and Portugal. UNAVETS is made up of referral/specialized centers, 24-hour hospitals, primary care clinics, and veterinary offices, which guarantee a comprehensive range of services.
UNAVETS’ growth strategy began by focusing on Iberia, but it has since expanded to other European countries and the United States, as well as to adjacent verticals that are synergistic with veterinary medicine. UNAVETS is distinguished by its strong investment in clinical scientific training, equipment, facilities, and business support to clinics, as well as its commitment to pushing the boundaries in favor of advanced veterinary care. For more information, visit: https://www.unavets.com/
