A 125-year-old Dundee veterinary group is targeting new business opportunities following a £250,000 investment in its treatment facilities.
Parkside Veterinary Group said it expected to appoint a new full-time vet and create new nursing posts as a result of the six-figure injection, which was supported by the Bank of Scotland.
The investment was the second phase of a wider redevelopment of the firm’s Barnhill practice and included the construction of new examination and operating areas to accommodate future growth.
The new facilities will allow the practice to offer new services such as echocardiography heart imaging.
Parkside partner and vet Stuart Ashworth said: “During the past 30 years we have witnessed a change in the veterinary work we have been delivering.
“Parkside wants to ensure it is fielding a team that reflects the industry today, offering key specialisms and a staff equipped with access to the right facilities to continue to provide the care we are known for.”
Brian Kerr, Bank of Scotland healthcare relationship manager, said: “Bank of Scotland is committed to ensuring small and medium sized enterprises, like Parkside, benefit from the lending they need to keep pace with industry developments.”
He continued: “By supporting investment in facilities and technology, we are allowing businesses to grow and adapt.”
Parkside was established in 1889 on the current Overgate shopping centre site.
The company has grown significantly in recent years from a team of just three in 1980 to a workforce of more than 50.