<\/span><\/h2>\nPets at Home is investing \u00a33 million to develop four new sites<\/strong> that will combine:<\/p>\n\n- retail pet supply stores<\/li>\n
- veterinary practices<\/li>\n
- grooming salons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The expansion supports the company\u2019s long-term plan to increase access to integrated pet healthcare and services across the UK<\/strong>.<\/p>\nEach location will operate as part of Pets at Home\u2019s \u201cpet care centre\u201d model<\/strong>, which allows customers to access multiple services in a single visit.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>2. New locations being developed<\/span><\/h1>\nThe four new sites will open across England in areas where the company sees growing demand for pet care services.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Planned locations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Bridgwater (Somerset)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Stockton-on-Tees (County Durham)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Chesterfield (Derbyshire)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Oldham (Greater Manchester)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These locations were selected based on:<\/p>\n
\n- strong local pet ownership rates<\/li>\n
- growing residential populations<\/li>\n
- limited access to veterinary services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/span>3. Integrated veterinary services expansion<\/span><\/h1>\nA key element of the investment is expanding the company\u2019s veterinary network through its Vet Group<\/strong> division.<\/p>\nVets for Pets operates inside many Pets at Home stores.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Services offered at the new locations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- routine health check-ups<\/li>\n
- vaccinations and preventive care<\/li>\n
- surgical procedures<\/li>\n
- emergency consultations<\/li>\n
- pet wellness plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This integrated approach allows pet owners to shop for supplies and access veterinary care in one location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>4. Retail and grooming facilities<\/span><\/h1>\nEach new site will include:<\/p>\n
<\/span>Retail store<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- pet food and nutrition products<\/li>\n
- toys and accessories<\/li>\n
- health and wellness items<\/li>\n
- pet training products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Grooming salon<\/span><\/h3>\nOperated under the Pets Grooming<\/strong> brand, offering:<\/p>\n\n- bathing and brushing<\/li>\n
- coat trimming<\/li>\n
- nail clipping<\/li>\n
- specialist grooming services for different breeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These services are designed to increase repeat visits and customer loyalty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>5. Job creation and local economic impact<\/span><\/h1>\nThe new locations are expected to create around 80 jobs<\/strong> across the four sites.<\/p>\nRoles include:<\/p>\n