A VETS that was part of a £2 million investment has celebrated its first anniversary.

Sandymoor Vets opened in October last year and has treated more than 2,500 pets since.

So far, staff have been ‘blown away’ by demand for the services offered.

Dr Becky Crossfield said: “We love being able to help so many pets and their owners, and have been blown away by the demand for our services here in Runcorn.

“The 190 excellent five-star reviews we’ve received are a testament to our dedication to our clients and their pets and we are proud of what we have achieved in such a short space of time.” 

Sandymoor Vets is part of North Star Vets which launched in 2021.

It first opened a state-of-the-art veterinary practice called Burford Lane Vets which is based in Lymm.

Then as part of a major investment totalling more than £2 million, the group opened Westbrook Vets and Sandymoor Vets.

North Star Vets is now planning to open two more practices in the region, as well as expanding one of the existing vets.

This is following a further £2 million investment.

The group also has an ‘innovative’ business model that gives head vets at each practice a stake in the business without having to buy into it.

One of the founding directors and vet, Dr Richard Thomas, said: “Our shared equity, joint venture model has proved very popular with vets.

“With complete clinical freedom, our three practices already have their own very distinct cultures in the style of their practice principals and whenever they need support, the central North Star team are on hand.

“Our group currently employs seven vets, seven registered veterinary nurses and 10 client care team members, plus our central support team of three finance and human resources professionals.

“It’s a great team and such a refreshing model for the veterinary industry and we are so impressed with the team in Runcorn who have become an essential part of the local community.”