CVS Group plc engages in veterinary, pet crematoria, online pharmacy, and retail businesses. The company operates through four segments: Veterinary Practices, Laboratories, Crematoria, and Online Retail. It operates animal veterinary practices and complementary veterinary diagnostic businesses. The company also provides pet cremation and clinical waste services for veterinary practices. In addition, it operates Animed Direct, an online pharmacy and retail business that sells prescription and non-prescription medicines, premium pet foods, and other pet care products; and an online dispensary. Further, the company provides burial grounds; and veterinary instrumentation supply and referral services. It owns 506 veterinary practices, 3 laboratories, 7 crematoria, and an online pharmacy. CVS Group plc was founded in 1999 and is based in Diss, the United Kingdom.