Three facilities in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie voivodship join the LuxVet Group

18.06.2025

The LuxVet Group is strengthening its position in Poland’s Kujawy region. Three veterinary clinics, founded and operated by the renowned veterinarian Mariusz Mikołajczak, have joined the Group following the signing of a contract: Veterinary Clinic na Skarpie, Veterinary Office Wrzosy and Veterinary Office Lubicz. The LuxVet Group now has five facilities in and around Toruń, giving it a strong position in the region.

The new facilities operate in three locations:

  • Veterinary Clinic na Skarpie, ul. Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego 5b, Toruń,
  • Veterinary Office Wrzosy, ul. Migdałowa 14, Toruń,
  • Veterinary Office Lubicz, ul. Lipnowska 42, Lubicz.

With a team of 12 specialists, including 6 veterinarians and 5 technicians, they have been providing comprehensive services at the highest level for many years now. The facilities offer a full range of veterinary services, from internal medicine, surgery and orthopedics to neurology, gastrology, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, oncology, rehabilitation and imaging diagnostics including ultrasound and x-ray.

We have decided to join the LuxVet Group because we believe in the growth and opportunities that cooperation within such a fast growing organization offers. Not only do we want to further develop our business, but we also want to ensure the best possible support for our team. It is the people, with their commitment, passion and knowledge, who are the most important pillar of our clinic. Together with the LuxVet Group, we can create a community where both patients and employees get what is best for them, - said doctor Mariusz Mikołajczak, founder of the facility.

With this partnership, the LuxVet Group will not only bring state-of-the-art solutions to the Toruń market, but also offer additional development opportunities for the veterinary teams. The facilities will receive support in the areas of administration and accounting, IT, procurement and marketing, and the team will obtain access to numerous benefits such as the training system or private medical care.

With five facilities in Toruń and the surrounding area, the LuxVet Group is setting new standards in comprehensive veterinary care and becoming an irreplaceable partner for both pet parents and industry professionals. Each facility contributes its unique character and together they form a network that ensures the highest quality and availability of services.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from investment funds: Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (“Cheyne SVC”), part of Cheyne Capital, a global leader in alternative investments; Petcare Growth Fund, managed by 1 Asset Management, an investor in the largest network of veterinary clinics in the Baltic countries, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

Rey-Vet joins the LuxVet Group – the future of veterinary care in Romania gains momentum

16.06.2025

The LuxVet Group is proud to announce that Rey-Vet, a reputable veterinary clinic based in Târgu Jiu founded by veterinarian Vladut Andrei, has joined its growing network. This marks another important step in LuxVet Group’s expansion in the Romanian market and a move that will further elevate standards of animal care.

Rey-Vet is a modern facility located at 83 Strada 9 Mai in Târgu Jiu. The clinic delivers comprehensive veterinary care for pets, combining state-of-the-art technology with a personalized approach to every patient. Its convenient location ensures easy access to a full range of top-tier services. The clinic offers a broad range of services, including specialist consultations, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, and preventive care. Supported by its modern equipment, an extensive selection of pharmaceutical products and premium-quality pet food, Rey-Vet is well-prepared to meet the needs of even the most demanding patients and their pet parents.

In the LuxVet Group, we have found not just a strong partner, but a team that truly understands what it means to care for the health and comfort of our patients. Together, we are working to deliver the best possible veterinary care and to continue raising standards in our profession, - says veterinarian Vladut Andrei, founder of the Rey-Vet.

LuxVet Group is one of the largest platforms integrating veterinary facilities in Central and Eastern Europe. It brings together the existing veterinary facilities, from smaller practices to specialized clinics, providing their founders with capital support and access to cutting-edge solutions and best practices. The collaboration follows a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the integrated entities. The facilities that join the Group retain their brand and local

identity, and their founders remain actively involved in their further growth. Additionally, the LuxVet Group’s mission is to increase employee satisfaction by raising working standards in the industry.

Over the 3 years of its existence, the LuxVet Group has grown to be a leading veterinary platform in Poland, bringing together more than 50 practices and facilities. In September, the Group opened Veterio in Warsaw, the largest referral veterinary clinic in the region, with 2,200 square meters of space, including a 24-hour emergency room with an intensive care unit, 13 consulting rooms and 5 operating rooms.

While continuing to grow in Poland, the Group also began to expand into other markets in Central and Eastern Europe. In Romania, the Group was joined by facilities ran by the best doctors in the country, including PetStuff, the largest veterinary hospital in the country.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from investment funds: Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (“Cheyne SVC”), part of Cheyne Capital, a global leader in alternative investments; Petcare Growth Fund, managed by 1 Asset Management, an investor in the largest network of veterinary clinics in the Baltic countries, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

Żurawiniec – the first LuxVet Group clinic in the Greater Poland region

13.06.2025

The LuxVet Group launches its operations in the Greater Poland region by adding the Żurawiniec Veterinary Clinic to its network. This is the Group’s first facility in the region, which marks a step towards expanding its operations in the area.

Located in Poznań at ul. Jasna Rola 36/29, in addition to standard treatment and prevention of internal diseases the facility specializes in orthopedics, oncology, nephrology and soft surgery for pets.

The team headed by veterinarian Paweł Piechota consists of 8 doctors, including a specialized oncologist and nephrologist, 4 technicians and 3 administrative staff. Patients have access to 4 doctors’ offices and an operating room. The Żurawiniec Veterinary Clinic also offers comprehensive health care in a modern hospital. With a highly qualified team of veterinarians and the latest medical equipment, it provides patients with professional assistance in emergencies, surgeries or long-term treatment.

Every animal deserves the best care possible, and our job is not just to treat them, but to understand their needs and help them return to full health. Our priority is the health and comfort of our patients – for us a patient is not merely a diagnosis, but above all a being, so we give each patient individual care and attention, - says doctor Paweł Piechota, founder of the Clinic.

Integration with the LuxVet Group will support the facility in administrative activities, accounting, procurement, IT support, and marketing. The team will also obtain access to an employee benefit package, which include medical care or a sports card, and free training available on the LuxVet training platform.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from investment funds: Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (“Cheyne SVC”), part of Cheyne Capital, a global leader in alternative investments; Petcare Growth Fund, managed by 1 Asset Management, an investor in the largest network of veterinary clinics in the Baltic countries, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

VETKA Veterinary Clinic joins the LuxVet Group

12.06.2025

The LuxVet Group ramps up its position in Poland’s Silesia region. Following the signing of an agreement, the Group was joined by the Vetka Veterinary Clinic based in Bielsko-Biała.

The VETKA Veterinary Clinic, established and managed by veterinarian Michał Szopa, recognized as one of the country’s most respected orthopedic surgeons, has been setting standards in animal care for more than a decade. The clinic, located at ul. Generała Andersa 14A in Bielsko-Biała, offers comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in orthopedics, surgery, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, ophthalmology, oncology, dermatology, obstetrics and intensive care.

It boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including a germ-free operating room fitted with inhalation anesthesia gear, vital signs monitoring devices, an arthroscope and diagnostic apparatus for X-ray, ultrasound, EKG and laboratory tests. A team of 7 individuals, including 3 veterinarians, ensures the provision of comprehensive professional care.

Joining the LuxVet Group comes as a milestone for our clinic. Owing to our cooperation with a leader in the veterinary market, we have gained access to cutting-edge solutions that will enable us to take even better care of the health and well-being of our patients. We believe that by joining forces we can achieve more – for the animals, their owners and the whole team, - says Michał Szopa, DrMedVet, founder of the VETKA Veterinary Clinic.

The LuxVet Group will provide the clinic with support in the areas of accounting, administration, procurement, IT and marketing. Also, the clinic’s employees will gain access to training programs and an extensive package of fringe benefits intended to improve their comfort in the workplace and job satisfaction.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from investment funds: Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (“Cheyne SVC”), part of Cheyne Capital, a global leader in alternative investments; Petcare Growth Fund, managed by 1 Asset Management, an investor in the largest network of veterinary clinics in the Baltic countries, funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

LuxVet Group Secures New Funding to Accelerate Growth in Central and Eastern Europe

09.06.2025

LuxVet Group, a major veterinary platform in Central and Eastern Europe, has secured a new financial partner – Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (“Cheyne SVC”), part of Cheyne Capital, the global alternative investment manager. Alongside Cheyne SVC, LuxVet has secured additional investment from 1 Asset Management through its Petcare Growth Fund, an investor in the largest veterinary clinic chain in the Baltics. Existing investors Cornerstone Investment Management, Beechbrook Capital, and Syntaxis Capital have also increased their equity exposure, reflecting continued confidence in LuxVet’s growth strategy.

Headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, the LuxVet Group has been actively consolidating the country’s fragmented veterinary market since 2022. Due to the business’ rapid growth and M&A strategy, the Group has become the largest veterinary platform in the country, setting new standards in animal care. It also expanded its operations into Romania in 2023, to meet the growing demand for high-quality veterinary services in the region. This marked an important step towards building an international veterinary platform across Central and Eastern Europe and aligned with LuxVet’s vision of creating a network of veterinary clinics and hospitals offering the highest standards of care, while also supporting the professional development of its staff.

Our mission is to build a modern, integrated network of veterinary clinics that combines the highest standards of care with a true partnership approach. We aim not only to deliver top-quality services but also to create a system that supports sustainable growth and greater efficiency across our platform. The partnership with Cheyne SVC will allow us to significantly accelerate our expansion strategy and implement innovative solutions that enhance the quality of work throughout the veterinary sector. We believe this will help raise the overall standard of animal care and offer our clients an even higher level of service. - said Piotr Zajączkowski, CEO of the LuxVet Group.

The LuxVet Group is currently focused on strengthening its platform through investments in advanced medical equipment and dedicated training and development programmes for veterinary doctors, nurses, and administrative employees. As part of its commitment to raising the standard of veterinary care in Poland, the LuxVet Group has opened the Veterio Referral Hospital in Warsaw, which includes a 24/7 emergency unit and provides comprehensive cover in areas such as intensive care, orthopaedics, neurology, diagnostic imaging, and other veterinary specialties.

We are excited to begin our partnership with LuxVet Group and its investors, supporting their mission to build a modern, high-quality veterinary network. This collaboration represents a significant step toward accelerating growth, enhancing standards of care and delivering long-term value for clients and the wider veterinary industry. - said Markus Hunold, Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager at Cheyne SVC.

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About Cheyne SVC

Cheyne SVC was established in 2017 as an investment division within Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP (“Cheyne Capital”), a London-headquartered alternative asset manager founded in 2000 with approx. $14 billion under management and 180 staff. Cheyne SVC has a recognised track record in providing constructive capital solutions to businesses and employs a value-oriented approach to investing in corporate and asset-backed credit, with a focus on corporate/non-sponsored special situations and hybrid capital solutions. Cheyne SVC specialises in serving the needs of middle market corporates in contexts where speed, structuring expertise and certainty of execution are paramount considerations.

Cheyne Capital Management (U.K.) LLP is authorised and regulated in the U.K. by the Financial Conduct Authority and registered as an Investment Adviser in the U.S. by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cheyne Capital SMC Limited is an Alternative Investment Fund Manager authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland under the European Union (Alternative Investment Fund Managers) Regulations 2013. Cheyne Capital is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), a member of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), a founding member of the Alternative Credit Council and one of the initial signatories to the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI).

For more information, visit: www.cheynecapital.com

 

About LuxVet Group

Funded by Oaktree Capital Management and Cornerstone Investment Management, the LuxVet Group integrates and develops the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible, partnership-driven model that respects the legacy and achievements of the practices it brings together. By collaborating with leading veterinary professionals and owners of top-tier clinics, and by launching Poland’s first referral hospital, the LuxVet Group is committed to delivering the highest quality of care and elevating standards across the industry.

For more information, visit: www.grupaluxvet.pl.

 

About 1 Asset Management

1 Asset Management is an investment management company with €400 million in assets under management, headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. The firm provides services to both institutional and private investors, with a focus on niche asset classes and value-driven strategies.

For more information, visit: www.1am.lt

 

Media Enquiries:

LuxVet Group: Inez Sadura | inez.sadura@grupaluxvet.pl | +48 885 808 034

Cheyne Capital: Prosek Partners | pro-cheyneuk@prosek.com

Another Romanian veterinary clinic joins the LuxVet Group

17.12.2024

LuxVet grows dynamically in Romania. Under a newly signed agreement, the Group has added the 24-hour RegalVet veterinary clinic in Bucharest to its portfolio.

RegalVet Veterinary Clinic is a modern facility that has gained the trust of Bucharest residents by offering comprehensive veterinary care. Located in the shopping center at Bulevardul Metalurgiei 12-18, the clinic specializes in the emergency medicine and surgery. The facility has its own ambulance, which allows for quick and safe transport of patients in case of emergencies.

RegalVet is a place of great potential, built by a young and dynamic medical team. The facility employs 10 qualified professionals, including veterinarians, technicians and administrative staff. Additionally, the clinic is currently undergoing expansion and will soon be equipped with a new X-ray machine, which will further improve the diagnostic process to ensure better care for its patients.

The clinic offers 24-hour veterinary care, ensuring that pets and their carers can always count on help, regardless of the time of day or night. The facility is located conveniently in the city center, close to major transport routes, which makes it easily accessible to all residents of Bucharest. Because of its location, RegalVet offers convenience to its customers, striving to make pet care as easy and accessible as possible.

- The decision to join LuxVet was a natural choice for us. As a team that has always made efforts to provide the highest quality of care, we are certain that being part of the Group will allow us to raise the standards of our services to an even higher level. With access to the latest technology, training and support from the best specialists in the industry, we will be able to look after the health of our patients even more effectively and provide them with the best possible care. We are proud that RegalVet is joining such a professional veterinary community. - says veterinarian Nastase Georgiana, co-founder of RegalVet Veterinary Clinic.
- For us, RegalVet is not only another fantastic team, with whom we share the belief in the development of veterinary medicine in Romania, but also a great opportunity to support the development of a relatively young, but already well organized company. We are currently doubling the clinic's space and waiting for the equipment that will open up new possibilities for staff and patients. The founders and their team have shown that it is possible to grow from a small clinic in the direction of comprehensive and quality veterinary medicine, and we are joining them on their journey by sharing this vision. - says Piotr Zajączkowski, CEO of the LuxVet Group.

LuxVet Group is one of the largest platforms integrating veterinary facilities in Central and Eastern Europe. It has brought together the existing veterinary facilities, from smaller practices to specialized clinics, providing their founders with capital support and access to cutting-edge solutions and best practices. The collaboration follows a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the integrated entities. The facilities that join the Group retain their brand and local identity, and their founders remain actively involved in their further growth. Additionally, the LuxVet Group’s mission is to increase employee satisfaction by raising working standards in the industry.

Over the 3 years of its existence, the LuxVet Group has grown to be the leading veterinary platform in Poland, bringing together more than 50 practices. In September, the Group opened Veterio in Warsaw, the largest 2,200 sqm veterinary referral hospital in the region with a 24-hour emergency room, an intensive care unit, 13 consulting rooms and 5 operating rooms.

While continuing to grow in Poland, the Group also began to expand into other markets in Central and Eastern Europe. In Romania, the Group has already been joined by the Vetzone Spital Veterinar in Constanța and two Vet Consult facilities located in Brăila.

LuxVet has secured capital support from three investment funds: Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (as the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a leading veterinary platform in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

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About LuxVet Group

LuxVet Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector across Poland.

LuxVet Group has secured capital support from three investment funds: funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. as the majority shareholder (which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, the leading veterinary platform in the Iberian Peninsula and sister platform of LuxVet), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

Pet Stuff, the largest 24-hour veterinary hospital in Romania, joins the LuxVet Group

12.11.2024

LuxVet Group, one of the largest platforms integrating veterinary facilities in Central and Eastern Europe, continues to strengthen its position on the Romanian market. Pet Stuff, a 24-hour veterinary hospital located in Bucharest, has just joined the Group. It is the largest and one of the most modern facilities of its kind in the country.

Pet Stuff Veterinary Hospital is located in the 6th District of Bucharest. It was founded in 2007 by veterinarians Ruxandra Tenia and Cristian Cristea. Initially operating as a regular veterinary practice, it was transformed into a 24-hour veterinary hospital after Dr Alexandru Buzdea joined the team in 2019. Pet Stuff now employs around 30 people, including 19 veterinary doctors. The facility maintains ongoing relationships with European and American certified veterinary specialists in internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, anesthesiology and intensive care, soft tissue surgery, endoscopy and orthopedic surgery. The hospital has a fully equipped operating room, its own laboratory and state-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic equipment.

- Since the foundation of the hospital, our ambition has always been to constantly strive to provide veterinary services according to the best international standards. The fact that over 200 clinics all over Romania recommend us to their customers is the best testimony that we are true to our mission. Becoming part of the LuxVet Group gives us not only access to education and training, but above all the opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices with specialists from other European countries. - says Dr Cristian Cristea, co-founder and chief veterinary officer of Pet Stuff hospital.
- We are proud to have gained the trust of such an outstanding institution. We have made another very important step in the development of the LuxVet Group in the Romanian market. After the opening of Veterio in Warsaw, the largest 24-hour referral hospital in Poland, we have now been joined by the largest facility of this kind in Romania. That is a great success and at the same time an excellent opportunity for both teams to work together. - says Piotr Zajączkowski, CEO of the LuxVet Group.

LuxVet Group is one of the largest platforms integrating veterinary facilities in Central and Eastern Europe. It has brought together the existing veterinary facilities, from smaller practices to specialized clinics, providing their founders with capital support and access to cutting-edge solutions and best practices. The collaboration follows a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the integrated entities. The facilities that join the Group retain their brand and local identity, and their founders remain actively involved in their further growth. Additionally, the LuxVet Group’s mission is to increase employee satisfaction by raising working standards in the industry.

Over the 3 years of its existence, the LuxVet Group has grown to be the leading veterinary platform in Poland, bringing together more than 50 practices. In September, the Group opened Veterio in Warsaw, the largest 2,200 sqm veterinary referral hospital in the region with a 24-hour emergency room, an intensive care unit, 13 consulting rooms and 5 operating rooms.

While continuing to grow in Poland, the Group also began to expand into other markets in Central and Eastern Europe. In Romania, the Group has already been joined by the Vetzone Spital Veterinar in Constanța and two Vet Consult facilities located in Brăila.

LuxVet has secured capital support from three investment funds: Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (as the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a leading veterinary platform in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

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About LuxVet Group

LuxVet Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector across Poland.

LuxVet Group has secured capital support from three investment funds: funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. as the majority shareholder (which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, the leading veterinary platform in the Iberian Peninsula and sister platform of LuxVet), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

Animal Doctor in Gorzów joins the LuxVet Group

18.10.2024

The LuxVet Group is strengthening its position in the Lubuskie Voivodship. The Animal Doctor veterinary office has just joined the Group. This is the Group’s third facility in Gorzów and fourth in the region.

Animal Doctor operates in Gorzów Wielkopolski at ul. Witosa 12/H11. The veterinary office has been founded by Joanna Kwiatkowska and its team consists of 5 veterinarians, 2 technicians and 3 administrative staff.

In addition to providing treatment and diagnostic testing for dogs and cats, the office specializes in the care of exotic animals (rodents, lagomorphs and reptiles). The practice offers services in soft surgery, otology, internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology and dentistry. The facility is equipped with its own laboratory, dental X-ray, ultrasound and inhalation anesthesia machines.

We are not the first facility in the region that has decided to move into the future with the LuxVet Group. We were encouraged to take this step by the recommendations of doctors, whose clinics are already part of the Group. We have observed how they changed and learned about the initiatives they were participating in, and we decided that this was the direction that we also wanted to follow. - said veterinarian Joanna Kwiatkowska, the founder of the facility.

The Animal Doctor team will have access to free training offered as part of the LuxVet training platform, and to a benefit package (private medical care, sports card).  The Group will also support the facility in administration activities, accounting, IT support, procurement and marketing.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from three investment funds: funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

www.grupaluxvet.pl

Veterio – a new standard on the Polish veterinary market

01.07.2024

Veterio, the first veterinary referral clinic in Poland built by the LuxVet Group in Warsaw, is entering the final stage of construction. As early as this fall, patients will be able to use a 24/7 emergency ward and specialist wards. They will be referred to Veterio by their local facilities.

Veterio is located in the Diuna office complex at ul. Taśmowa 7 in the Mokotow district of Warsaw. It is being built on more than 2,200 square meters of space, which will include doctors’ offices, surgery and treatment rooms, diagnostic rooms, comfortable areas for customers and staff, and training and conference rooms.

Veterio’s medical space is divided into two main wards. One is an emergency ward with an intensive care unit that will be open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to handle emergency and critical cases. The other is a referral ward, which will consist of specialist units: surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, endoscopy, imaging, internal medicine and anesthesiology. Oncology and dentistry will be added in the future. The facility will be outfitted with high-end equipment (including MRI, CT and X-ray scanners), enabling a comprehensive range of advanced treatments and diagnostic procedures to be conducted on-site. However, basic veterinary procedures will not be performed there.

International referral models

Veterio’s business concept is based on the successful models of veterinary referral hospitals around the world. This category does not exist in Poland, while in Western Europe, the USA, Canada or Australia referral hospitals are an integral part of the veterinary care system. These facilities do not provide basic veterinary care services. Instead, they handle emergencies and life-threatening conditions, as well as advanced cases that require specialist treatment and diagnostics. They create a system in which they support existing veterinary practices, clinics, and hospitals by allowing them to refer patients to them when they are unable to provide the necessary care themselves. This may be due to a lack of equipment, the unavailability of a specialist, or the practice being closed during nights or holidays. Veterio will operate based on similar principles - says Rafał Boroń, Veterio’s Clinical Director.

The Veterio clinic will serve patients referred from all treatment facilities, including those affiliated with the LuxVet Group and those outside of the Group. Whenever possible, cooperation will be based on contracts signed with these facilities, which will streamline the referral of patients, and communication between the referring facility and the Veterio team – both before the patient is admitted and after its discharge.

As the LuxVet Group, we are an active player in the veterinary market and we know that limited access to highly specialized diagnostics and treatments is a problem not only for pet parents, but also for the doctors themselves. Not every clinic has a CT scanner, not every clinic performs advanced eye surgery, and not every doctor is willing or able to work at night. We want to fill that gap. Veterio will partner with all willing veterinary institutions. In particular, it will be a partner for doctors, offering them the peace of mind that there is a place where their patients will receive specialized care at any time, after which they can return to the care of the facility that referred them. - says Piotr Zajączkowski, CEO LuxVet Group.

Polish team of specialists

The LuxVet Group has invited a Polish team of experienced veterinarians to work on the creation of Veterio. Each specialist unit will have its own leader supported by other doctors, technicians and auxiliary staff. Recruitment is underway and more information is available at www.veterio.pl.

The facility will also take an active part in personnel training and education.

Veterio's doctors and technicians will include people with extensive experience and expertise in their specialties, often obtained not only in Poland. We want them to share it with other team members and also with our partner facilities in the referral network, which will be yet another benefit of cooperating with us. Veterio has its own training space and we will actively use it. - ads Rafał Boroń

Polish team of specialists

Veterio is scheduled to open in September. Detailed information for facilities interested in referral partnership can be obtained by writing to partnerzy@veterio.pl.

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Veterio is a residential animal treatment facility with an emergency and intensive care unit open 24/7, 365 days a year, as well as specialist wards. It is located in the Mokotow district of Warsaw. It is staffed by a Polish team of experienced veterinarians and technicians and is based on the models of multi-specialty veterinary referral hospitals in the world. Veterio is part of the LuxVet Group, which integrates and develops the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe. www.veterio.pl

The LuxVet Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector. The Group has secured capital support from three investment funds: funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund. www.grupaluxvet.pl

Sfora Veterinary Clinic partners with the LuxVet Group

25.06.2024

LuxVet continues to expand at a rapid pace. 24-hour Sfora Veterinary Clinic has just joined the Group. This is the sixth LuxVet facility in Warsaw.

The 24-hour multidisciplinary Sfora Veterinary Clinic is located in the Wawer district of Warsaw, at ul. Trakt Lubelski 391. Its founder, veterinarian Monika Tyszkiewicz leads the team of 21 veterinary doctors, 24 technicians, and administrative staff.

Sfora offers a full range of services in internal medicine, surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedics, anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry, oncology and hematology, neurology, ophthalmology, endoscopy, laparoscopy, infectious diseases, dentistry and reproduction, and zoopsychology, among others. The facility also offers on-site laboratory and imaging testing (including CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds) as well as advice from a behaviorist and nutritionist.

The clinic has a modern and stylish interior with a total area of more than 500 square meters.

Since the inception of Sfora, we have focused on an individualized and holistic approach to each and every patient. To achieve this, we make sure that the entire team is constantly developing their skills and is staying abreast of new market developments in diagnosis and treatment. This will be easier after we join the Group and are able to exchange knowledge on a national and international level. At the same time, we will still be able to operate according to our own principles and procedures. - says Dr. Monika Tyszkiewicz, founder of Sfora.

The Sfora team will have access to free training offered as part of the LuxVet training platform, and to an employee benefit package (private medical care, sports card).  The LuxVet Group will support the facility in accounting, administration activities, procurement, IT support, and marketing.

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About the LuxVet Group

The Group has been consolidating and developing the veterinary sector in Central and Eastern Europe through a flexible partnership business model based on respect for the past achievements of the entities being integrated. By working with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions and building its first hospital for small animals in Poland, the LuxVet Group develops top quality veterinarian services and raises the standards of work in the veterinary sector.

The Group has secured capital support from three investment funds: funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. as (the majority shareholder, which is also a shareholder in UNAVETS Group, a veterinary platform similar to LuxVet and a market leader in the Iberian Peninsula), Cornerstone Investment Management and INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund.

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