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VetPartners acquires Pet Cremation Services
Pet Cremation Services is based in Guilsborough, Northamptonshire and has 14 operational sites across the UK.

Family-run business has cremation sites across the UK.

Well-known pet cremation company Pet Cremation Services has joined VetPartners as part of the York-based veterinary group's ongoing expansion.

Based in Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, Pet Cremation Services (PCS) provides a cremation service for the clients of UK veterinary practices. It works directly with bereaved pet owners, allowing them to attend the cremation, and also delivers bereavement training for veterinary professionals through its company, Compassion Understood.

PCS was established more than 30 years ago. In 2015 the business was able to grow from nine sites to 14 operational crematoria, from Cornwall to Ayrshire, operated by more than 150 employees.

Glenn Tuck, the original founder and managing director of the family-run business, will continue in this role and has welcomed the acquisition as an opportunity for PCS to expand its services.

He said: “PCS was looking for the right partners who fitted our vision and our beliefs, and we believe VetPartners shares our values. With their involvement, we hope to extend our offering.”

VetPartners CEO Jo Malone said: “Being able to provide quality care for pet owners at this painful time is such a vital part of what our practices offer, so it was a natural decision to want to be part of that service more closely. We are looking forward to continuing the progression of PCS and the end-of-life care it provides."

The acquisition of PCS marks further expansion by VetPartners, which also has a small animal veterinary nursing school, an equine nursing school, laboratories, research dairy and locum agency.

Image (c) Pet Cremation Services.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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RCVS launches new CRM and portal

The RCVS has upgraded its CRM system, with updates expected to improve how it stores information, and how vets can view and update this data.

A new online portal, named MyRCVS, will also change how members access the College's other digital services.

Through MyRCVS, members will now be able to access 1CPD, RCVS Academy, Stanley, the VetGDP platform and the NPL. They can also use MyRCVS to update details, manage registrations, raise concerns and pay fees.

RCVS is to host a webinar on the new functionality on Wednesday, 12 August from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. To sign up, visit the Eventbrite page.