CVS proves pet care pays with second dividend

CVS Group, the rapidly expanding veterinary surgery chain, has reported growing revenues and its second ever dividend as pet owners have continued to splash the cash during the dog days of the recession.

CVS Group, the rapidly expanding veterinary surgery chain, has reported growing revenues and its second ever dividend as pet owners have continued to splash the cash during the dog days of the recession.

In the 12 months to the end of June CVS grew revenue by 7.1% to £108.7m while like-for-like sales increased by 2.9%.

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