Vets Central's bid for Hills Veterinary Centre to be reviewed by Australian regulator
( July 3, 2026, 04:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A proposal by VC Operations, part of Vets Central group, to acquire 100 percent of the business assets of Hills Veterinary Centre from Australian veterinarian Jonathan Julian Carruthers is facing a regulatory review. In a statement published on Thursday, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said that Vets Central is an Australian owned veterinary group that owns and operates 78 first-opinion veterinary practices across the country. The regulator said that Hills Veterinary Centre is a full-service veterinary practice in South Australia. The regulator is seeking views on the deal until July 9.Statement follows. Questionnaire is attached....
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