GLG Network Survey: Vet Clinics

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SURVEY DETAILS

GLG interviewed 50 vet owners, practice managers and clinical directors across Europe (UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany).

What will you learn from this survey?

  • Respondents discussed the current demand, trends and COVID-19 impact on the industry.
  • The survey also investigated the changes in the space particularly regarding consolidation.
  • Lastly, the research analysed the competitive landscape of Vet Clinics such as CVS, IVC and Vetpartners.

Examples of findings:

  • Almost all respondents (88%) stated they expect to see further consolidation among the largest veterinary chains, with more than half (56%) stating this is extremely likely.
  • Staffing appears to be a problem within the industry at current, with 94% describing ongoing issues as ‘major’ or ‘severe’.
  • 100% of our experts believe that pet ownership volumes have increased over the past 3 years, with 72% stating these have increased significantly.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Barry Brackner, former Executive at CVS.

The standard deliverable includes: 

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • To what extent do you believe it is likely to see further consolidation among the largest veterinary chains?
  • Looking at Europe, in your view which of the following countries would be best placed to grow/consolidate in the next 3-5 years?
  • To what extent are labour shortages an issue within the industry?
  • Over the past 3 years, how have pet ownership volumes changed?
  • On the most part, how are distribution agreements set out?
  • How do you expect pricing to trend in the next 3-5 years?
  • To what extent do you agree with the statement: “Practices are operating at the same level as pre-COVID-19”?
  • Typically, what split of staff is clinical vs nonclinical staff?

This survey is available to subscribers of the Healthcare (HC) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

Request other available and upcoming Network Surveys within the sector:

  • GLG Tracker: IVF Clinics II – New!
    • Second survey to follow the first wave conducted in May 2021. 70 IVF professionals (gynaecologists and senior level professionals at IVF clinics, public and private hospitals/ practices) across the US and Europe discussed the current demand trends and COVID-19 impact on the industry.
    • Questionnaire was drafted by Kristof Kunzmann, former CFO at IVI UK.
  • GLG Tracker: UK Dental Chains II  
    • Second survey to follow the first one conducted in April 2021. 60 dentists and practice owners in UK discussed about the impact of COVID-19 on the UK dental clinic sector and their views on consolidation trends. These respondents provided an analysis of the dental market dynamics including the split between private and NHS services and current staffing challenges.
    • Questionnaire was drafted by Annette Spindler, former Managing Director at myDentist UK (Integrated Dental Holdings).
  • GLG Tracker: Pharmaceutical CDMOS III 
    • Third survey to follow the second wave conducted in November 2021 and first wave in May 2021. 70 senior executives working at pharmaceutical companies who are currently outsourcing to CDMOs (e.g., Lonza, Recipharm, Cambrexetc.) discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the sector and their projections on the outlook for 2021.
    • Questionnaire was drafted by the former Chief Operating Officer at NextPharma.

 

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