Vennesla Dyreklinikk becomes part of AniCura
AniCura, one of Europe’s leading providers of high-quality veterinary care for companion animals, acquires Vennesla Veterinary Clinic in Norway. The partnership provides the clinic with new opportunities to develop and expand and a wide network of veterinary colleagues and expertise.
Vennesla Veterinary Clinic was established in 2004 under the name Dyreklinikken Sør AS, but changed its name in 2007 when veterinarian Kirsti Bjørndal took over. In 2009 they also opened an affiliate veterinary practice in Hornnes.
Vennesla Veterinary Clinic has an excellent reputation. It is one of two small animal clinics in Sørlandet that is certified by the Norwegian Veterinary Association. Kirsti Bjørndal is a specialist in cardiology and among other things underwent four years postgraduate studies at the European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies. She is also a member in the Norwegian Association of Veterinary Cardiologists.
The clinic each year attends to ca 5,000 patients. Patients are referred from the whole of Sørlandet, primarily for cardiological examinations. In addition to cardiology, the clinic specializes in the fields of dental medicine and reproduction. The staff is also highly skilled in surgery, internal medicine and dermatology.
Vennesla Veterinary Clinic enjoys a central location and is well equipped. The modern, premises houses diagnostic tools such as x-ray, ECG, ultrasound and blood test equipment. Ethics and animal welfare are given the highest priority and the clinic constantly works with quality assurance and further education.
— Thanks to this collaboration, our relatively small clinic will become part of something much greater. We're really looking forward to it. We feel AniCura's extensive skills network and high-quality will help us ensure our patients and customers enjoy even better treatment and service today and tomorrow, says Kirsti Bjørndal, Practice Manager at Vennessla Veterinary Clinic.
— AniCura extends the warmest welcome to Vennesla Veterinary Clinic. It is a well-run clinic with great ambitions of making a positive contribution to our family of animal hospitals and clinics in Sørlandet in particular and Norway in general, says Øyvind Johnsen Brøgger, Business Area Manager for AniCura Norway.
For further information, please contact
Kirsti Bjørndal, Practice Manager, Vennesla Veterinary Clinic, +47 381 55 600
Øyvind Johnsen Brøgger, Business Area Manager AniCura Norway, +47 945 07 210
About AniCura
AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialised in veterinary care for companion animals. Born out of the idea that sharing resources creates opportunities for better veterinary care, the company was established in 2011 as the first merger of companion animal hospitals in the Nordic region. Today, AniCura is a role model within specialised veterinary care and a valued partner for pet owners and referring veterinarians across Europe.
The company offers a wide range of high quality medical services covering preventive and basic health care as well as advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, intensive care, surgery and orthopaedics. AniCura also provides rehabilitation, physiotherapy and dietary advice and offers selected pet food and care products.
AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at 130 European locations and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. Every year, AniCura’s 2 500 passionate veterinary professionals attend to more than one million companion animal patients. AniCura is a trusted training and referral body.
For information on how AniCura is working to shape the future of veterinary care, please visit our website www.anicuragroup.com
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