{"id":14,"date":"2020-12-04T01:31:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T13:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indievets.afdroseville.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-11-21T06:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T18:21:41","slug":"14-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indievets.co.nz\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#60c4bf&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; 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And if you\u2019re a pet owner, your local vet is probably one you visit fairly often!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\">Something you might not realise is that some New Zealand vet clinics are now owned by large global corporations. (And because they don&#8217;t publicise the fact, it can be hard to tell which ones).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\">If supporting local matters to you, IndieVets is here to help you (and your pets) find your nearest independent vet clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\">Together, we&#8217;ll keep local care at the heart of our communities. \u2764\ufe0f<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#161345&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; 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We\u2019re a nationwide collective of community-based vets who share similar values \u2013 both in caring for your animals, and being part of our local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\"><strong>Each IndieVet clinic:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u2022 is owned-and-operated in your community<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\">\u2022 maintains high clinical standards<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18pt; line-height: 21.5pt;\">\u2022 invests in their practice &amp; staff well-being<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button jumbo regular extra-color-1 regular-button\" style=\"color: #161345;\" href=\"\/vet-locator\/\">Find a clinic near you<\/a><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#60c4bf&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; bottom_padding_phone=&#8221;0&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; id=&#8221;faqs&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; enable_shape_divider=&#8221;true&#8221; shape_divider_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_divider_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;straight_section&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; font_color=&#8221;#161345&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][nectar_highlighted_text style=&#8221;text_outline&#8221; outline_thickness=&#8221;thick&#8221; custom_font_size=&#8221;12vh&#8221;]\n<h1>FAQs<\/h1>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-3&#8243; title=&#8221;Does it matter who owns my local vet clinic?&#8221;][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;800&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">That&#8217;s a personal choice, of course, and depends on what you value.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019ve grown up with a family vet, you&#8217;ll know how special that relationship is. You might want to preserve that for future generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There&#8217;s also a bigger picture. When you choose an NZ-owned clinic, you\u2019re not only investing in your pet\u2019s health \u2013 you\u2019re also investing in your local community and keeping our economy thriving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are some other advantages of supporting local:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;600&#8243;]<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-14-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/indievets.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IndieVets-Explainer_final.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/indievets.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IndieVets-Explainer_final.mp4\">https:\/\/indievets.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IndieVets-Explainer_final.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-3&#8243; title=&#8221;How do I know if my vet is locally owned and operated ?&#8221;][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;805&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The easiest way to find out? Just ask!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When global corporates buy a clinic, they won&#8217;t advertise the fact. They want to give the impression it&#8217;s local. Sometimes the original owner stays on as an employee, so you still see familiar faces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Independent clinics are always proud to tell you they&#8217;re community-owned! And if you&#8217;d like to support one, you can search a list of your local <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/indievets.co.nz\/vet-locator\/\">IndieVet clinics here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Note: there are other NZ-owned clinics that aren&#8217;t part of our IndieVets collective, and we encourage you to support them too.<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-3&#8243; title=&#8221;What do you mean by \u2018corporate ownership\u2019?&#8221;][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;800&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In recent years, many New\u00a0Zealand clinics have been bought by Australian, US or European corporate groups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For example, you might be surprised to learn that a number of clinics throughout NZ are actually owned by <a style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/eqtgroup.com\/news\/bpea-fully-transitions-into-eqt-s-global-name-and-brand-identity\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/eqtgroup.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1728009887581000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ypMGICqjYRhFPb_AO1XA1\">\u201cEQT\u201d<\/a>, a multi-billion dollar global company.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The vets and teams working at these clinics are there for all the right reasons\u2014they care about your animals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But for the global corporation that owns the clinic, their priority is profit, and much of that revenue heads offshore.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-3&#8243; title=&#8221;Why do independent vets need support?&#8221;][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;800&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once a clinic is bought by a corporate chain, it rarely returns to community ownership and may even be closed down. 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As well as being New Zealand-owned, an IndieVet clinic must be committed to high standards of clinical care, treating staff well, and providing a quality service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These standards are overseen by the collective IndieVets membership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Each IndieVet member clinic contributes to the running of the community \u2013 by sharing their expertise, ideas, and resources with each other.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-3&#8243; title=&#8221;How do clinics join IndieVets?&#8221;][vc_column_text max_width=&#8221;800&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you\u2019re an independent clinic, we\u2019d love to hear from you! 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