VetUK
Online retailer
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VetUK Ltd is an online retailer of pet care products, including veterinary medicines. The company was founded in 2005; filled its millionth order in 2012, and two millionth in 2014.[1]
| Founded | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Thirsk, North Yorkshire |
| Area served | United Kingdom Europe |
| Founder | Iain Booth |
| Industry | online retailing |
| Employees | 35 (October 2014) |
| URL | vetuk veterinairefr |
VetUK is based in Thirsk, North Yorkshire and has an office in York.[2][3] It turned over £10M in 2010.[4]
As of 2012, VetUK sold 10,000 different products[1] and was growing sales at 30% per year.[1][5]
Its own brands include Max and Molly, Nutrecare, and PetUK.[1][5]
History
VetUK was established in 2005 by veterinary surgeon Iain Booth and scientist Lyane Haywood to sell over-the-counter veterinary medicines.[2][4] According to Booth "I had clients telling me there wasn't enough choice and products were too expensive, so I had thought about selling pet medicines over the internet. I tested my idea first selling via eBay, and when I realised people liked it, I launched the site."[4] The company was entirely self-funded, and initially it operated out of Booth's living room.[4][1]
In August 2012, VetUK bought Kidderminster based Nutrecare.[6]
