CVS Group

The organisation operates as a veterinary services provider in the United Kingdom, delivering clinical care through a network of practices. It also supplies practice management software that supports the administrative and operational functions of those practices. Its services are aimed at veterinary professionals and the pet‑owning public. The organisation’s core activities combine direct animal healthcare with technology solutions for practice efficiency.

In April 2024 the organisation experienced a cybersecurity incident that led to the isolation of affected systems and a temporary shutdown of its IT infrastructure. The disruption impacted IT services across its UK practices, although clinical care continued at most locations during the response. Operations outside the United Kingdom and non‑hosted e‑commerce systems were not affected by the incident. Following the event, the organisation has been restoring IT services with heightened security measures, which has resulted in reduced efficiency for some systems.

To strengthen its security posture, the organisation is accelerating the migration of its practice management systems to cloud‑based infrastructure. This transition is intended to reduce future vulnerability to similar incidents while maintaining service availability. Forensic analysis of the breach is ongoing, with further updates planned as the investigation progresses. The organisation’s headquarters are located in the United Kingdom, and it operates under the alias England.