IVC Evidensia Ireland/Acorn Veterinary Clinic
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited, of sole control of Acorn Veterinary Clinic Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:7 May 2026
- Publication date:11 May 2026
- Economic sector:Professional, scientific & technical activities - N
- Economic sub-sector:Veterinary activities - N.75
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Pending
Timetable
- Current deadline:
- 15 June 2026
Parties Involved
Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited
Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisitions Limited, which in turn is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies. IVC Evidensia is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services, comprising a network of around 2,600 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres, based across 20 countries worldwide.
Acorn Veterinary Clinic
Acorn Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice that operates two clinics in Kildorrery and Mallow, County Cork that provides small/companion and large animal care in the North Cork and surrounding area.
Contacts
Éadaoin Burns eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie
Leo Hopkins leohopkins@ccpc.ie
