What is an 'Independent Vet Group'? | DNA Vetcare

Independently Owned. Passionately Vet-Led

In a world where the meaning of “independent” is being challenged, we want to be clear: DNA Vetcare is 100% independently owned and operated.  

Just two vets (Dane and Alan) who started from scratch and built a group driven by care, clinical quality, and local values. 

Independently owned

No private equity

No outside investors

What does ‘independence‘ really mean in vet care? 

Hear the real story from Dane & Alan: the two vets who built a group, not a chain.

“We didn’t set out to build a group. We just wanted to run one good practice with heart, clinical integrity, and proper relationships with our teams and clients. What happened next was organic, patient, and deeply personal. Every clinic we opened, every vet we supported, every client who trusted us, it all came from that same starting point. Independence isn’t something we bought. It’s something we built.” 

Dane Walker, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of DNA Vetcare 

This is our DNA

🧬 Vet-owned & led

Decisions made by those who know pets best 

📈 Built over 20 years

DNA Vetcare has grown the hard way: with purpose, not private equity 

🛡️ 100% transparent

By choice, we believe in openness with clients, prices and decisions 

🧠 Clinical freedom

Our vets treat patients how they see best. They have no scripts, no quotas 

🎓 Investing in people

We mentor, support, and grow our future leaders 

🐾 Pet-first always

Care decisions are based on what’s best for the animal 

📍 Locally trusted

Our clinics are known and trusted in their neighbourhoods

👥 Community at core

We stay active, local, and involved in our communities 

📢 Feedback driven

Feedback is a powerful thing. We listen, learn, and adapt

Transparency isn’t a trend: it’s our standard 

At DNA Vetcare, we believe you have the right to know exactly who is behind your pet’s care and how we operate. That’s why we’re not hiding behind a group name or vague ownership. 

  • Transparent pricing 
  • No unnamed clinical directors 
  • No corporate shareholders 
  • Clear communication 

From clear pricing to named clinic leaders, we’re working hard to make every part of your experience more transparent. 

You’ll be seeing our Transparency Badge displayed across all DNA Vetcare clinics – a visible sign that your practice is proud to be open, vet-led, and independently owned. 

Got a question about how we work? Just ask, we’ll tell you. 

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