Verified independent veterinary practice
The Cat Clinic
38 Blackford Ave Edinburgh EH9 2PP United Kingdom
Reported owner: Employee Ownership Trust (The Caledonian Cat Clinic E.O.T Ltd), ultimately controlled by Jennifer Mary Divitt-Smith as its 75%+ voting-rights PSC
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About The Cat Clinic
Independent Vet finding
Why this practice is verified independent
The About page states that in September 2024 the practice transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, that the clinic is now owned by the people who work there, and that two experienced vets, Catriona McHardy and Claire Ferries, have been elected by colleagues to sit on the Trust Board. The practice's own contact page gives its premises as 38 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh EH9 2PP with telephone 0131 466 7110, states it operates by appointment only, and publishes opening hours of Monday to Friday 08:30-18:30 and Saturday 09:00-12:00, closed Sunday.
Verification details
- Status
- Verified independent
- Reported owner
- Employee Ownership Trust (The Caledonian Cat Clinic E.O.T Ltd), ultimately controlled by Jennifer Mary Divitt-Smith as its 75%+ voting-rights PSC
- Evidence reviewed
- September 19, 2026
- Evidence strength
- Strong
- Profile ID
- ivp-gb-cca410ab162698d30c11eed4
Ownership verification is not a medical-quality accreditation, ranking or endorsement of clinical services.
Public evidence
Sources supporting this ownership finding
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The Cat Clinic Primary source
The About page states that in September 2024 the practice transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, that the clinic is now owned by the people who work there, and that two experienced vets, Catriona McHardy and Claire Ferries, have been elected by colleagues to sit on the Trust Board.
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The Cat Clinic Supporting source
The practice's own contact page gives its premises as 38 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh EH9 2PP with telephone 0131 466 7110, states it operates by appointment only, and publishes opening hours of Monday to Friday 08:30-18:30 and Saturday 09:00-12:00, closed Sunday.
Practice characteristics
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How ownership is reviewed
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Practice location
38 Blackford Ave Edinburgh EH9 2PP United Kingdom
Profile data source bae37fed1834abc8 · Ownership evidence reviewed September 19, 2026.