
19/08/2025
💚 Why Being Independent Matters - The Broad Lane Vets Story 💚
At Broad Lane Vets, independence isn’t just a label - it’s the heart of who we are.
Founded in 1969 by Roy Hands, and later joined by his son Roger (a familiar face to many of you!), our practice has always been locally owned and deeply rooted in the community. In 2008, Elly took the reins solo, and in 2021, Ali and Aidín joined her to continue building on our legacy of compassionate care.
So what does being independent mean for you and your pets?
🐾 Our partners are hands-on, working vets - right there in the consult rooms, not just behind the scenes.
🐾 Decisions are made by people who know your pets, your concerns, and your community.
🐾 We’re not driven by corporate targets - we’re driven by love for animals and loyalty to our clients.
🐾 Every member of our team is valued, and every pet is treated like family.
Being independent means we get to choose to put care first. And that’s exactly what we do - every single day. 💚