About Us - Premier Buying Group

About us

PBG is a leading veterinary buying group operating in the UK & Northern Ireland. We work directly with veterinary practices, negotiating rebates and discounts on pharmaceuticals, consumables and services while maintaining strong relationships with over 60 reputable manufacturers and third-party providers.

Passionately Supporting Independent Vets

With our buying group originating from an independent veterinary group, we firmly understand the needs of veterinarians and are passionate in supporting the independent sector.

We work with veterinary practices, mobile / ambulatory vets, animal charities, and universities and we constantly strive to enhance our rebates and improve the benefits we offer our members, so they can grow profits, focus on developing their staff and practices and crucially save them time.

 

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Members retain decision making power

By working with us, our buying group members tap into the collective buying power of a network, which opens the door to manufacturer rebates and value added services.

But crucially, although we are happy to offer advice, recommendations and options, we are careful to ensure that the decision making remains at practice level, and that our veterinary partners do not have their clinical freedom impinged.

If this style of partnership and support appeals to you, please contact us today.

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Why PBG?

Built by vets for vets

Our business originated from an independent veterinary group and we firmly understand the needs of veterinarians as well as their expectations in terms of price and quality of products, equipment and supplies.

Corporate style buying power

Leverage our trustworthy and established presence as a leading veterinary buying group to negotiate significant discounts and rebates on veterinary products and supplies.

You matter to us

Whilst animals are a priority, we also have a commitment to care for our hardworking veterinarian professionals. We offer well-being services and resources for veterinarians.

We’re honest and transparent

All of our business services are honest, fair, and transparent. We bundle all discounts and services for our clients in a single monthly statement with no hidden fees.

OUR SERVICES

Uniting independent veterinary clinics to create influence and achieve common goals

Why join PBG? Veterinary clinics in the UK and Northern Ireland looking to reduce the time and labour required to negotiate supplier rates and discounts benefit from:

Manufacturer rebates

Enjoy substantial savings on veterinary products and supplies via our strong relationships with thirty four trusted manufacturers.

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Laboratory discounts

Our laboratory partners offer a comprehensive solution for all of your external laboratory testing and consumable needs. The services provide swift analysis in the area of Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, Cytology, Pathology and more.

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New practice in a box

Kickstart your veterinary practice with resources and support provided by PBG such as equipment, marketing, financial solutions, initial stock supply and more.

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Value added deals

Receive additional perks of membership through value-added deals on products and services from trusted third party partners, including business consultancy, member wellbeing, CPD provision and more.

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Covetrus brands

Access products from global animal health product manufacturer Covetrus and the Covetrus family of brands, such as Vet Essentials, Veterinary Instrumentation, Calibra veterinary diets and GTS software

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Our team

Want to put a friendly face to a name at PBG? Meet our hardworking team members in the bios below and reach out to us.

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Chris has been in the Animal Health industry since 2008, holding sales and management positions at area, regional and national levels. He joined PBG in May 2016 and after holding the roles of Business Development Manager and Commercial Manager, he took over the running of the buying group in February 2022.

Alongside leading the group, Chris covers Wales and the West, as he feels it important to still be meeting and talking to members regularly, so he continues to understand the needs and wants of independent practices.

Outside of work Chris enjoys reading, watching boxing and is a huge fan of the NFL and the New England Patriots from his time spent living and working in Boston, Ma. Chris is a proud husband and father to his wife Joanna, his daughter Emily and Betty the miniature schnauzer!

Nathan joined PBG in August 2022 after working in the Animal Health industry since 2018. After being a partner to a vet for 13 years and attending many a vet / nurse function, he wanted to apply his sales skills to the veterinary industry. Previously he had enjoyed a successful career as a Salon Support Manger within the beauty industry. Priding himself on excellent customer service, the ability to tailor his approach to fit his customers’ needs and demonstrating an ability to think outside the box.

Outside of work Nathan has three cats (Ryan,Meg and Felicia) and a dog (Sophie). He can usually be found either exploring the outside or on the couch with a book in his hands. He loves to read and write MM romance and published his first book in 2022. Nathan also likes to play video and board games, watch anything Disney and paddle board with his partner, weather permitting.

Graham joined the buying group in October 2023 with a wealth of knowledge and experience from his previous roles, working in the Veterinary sector since 2013. With expertise in areas such as cloud based PIMS, diagnostics and pharmaceuticals, Graham also has extensive experience across Scotland, Northern England and NI in territory and key account management.

A proud Northern English man hailing from Cumbria and currently live in Fife, Scotland, Graham is kept very busy with his family; wife Emma, baby Ollie and their Golden Doodle / hairy mammoth Alfie. Graham is an avid Carlisle Utd fan…someone has to be. Being from the Lake District, Graham love the outdoors, and you can often find him and wife Emma paddling the waters of the Forth in their Kayaks with a beer or two.

Find out how we can benefit you today

From start-up businesses to established veterinary practices, PBG provide solutions and support for all businesses working in the independent sector. Find out below how you can take advantage of our member benefits today.

New Start Up

Setting up a new business is both challenging and time consuming. Work with PBG and allow them to support and guide you through the process ensuring your business opens successfully.

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Established Practice 

For those established practices who have never used a buying group, or who are not getting the service and support they would like from their current buying group, PBG’s offering provides a strong alternative option.

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University/Education 

PBG works with a number of universities and educational institutions, supporting the work of students, researchers, Key Opinion leaders and both first opinion and referral services.

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Charities

For charitable organisations, it is important they are able to maintain the balance of obtaining quality products and services, while keeping a tight control of costs. PBG works closed with our charity partners in identifying these savings.

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What our members say…

“If you want someone who genuinely cares about you and your practice and will go to the ends of the earth to help you, then you sign up with PBG. It is not even a question! Thank you for your support and always helping me when I need it. Plus the regular Welsh cakes….“

Vanessa Waite

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Director & Lead Vet, The Vet Station Molesey

“We cannot speak highly enough of Chris and his team – PBG have helped us not just with our drugs cost, but a whole host of practice performance improvements and benefits. Every time we speak to PBG there are more exciting things to add to the service offering. We are very grateful to be on board and look forward to the future working together.”

Alexia Mills

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Head Veterinary Surgeon, Molecare Pet Vets

“We have been PBG members for a few years. We have always found them to be very supportive, readily available and they are always very quick to respond to any queries. The members area of the website is very easy to use, and is a great tool for comparing rebates for all manufacturers.”

Jacqueline Willis RVN

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Practice Manager, Aspen Vets

“As a small independent companion animal practice, a good relationship with a buying group holds huge importance to us. Having tried other buying groups in the past I can say with conviction that Premier Buying Group are our preferred choice. We have a brilliant relationship with their reps and obtain significant rebates which we wouldn’t be able to achieve without them”

Aaron Holmes & Sarah Stead

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Owners, Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic

“We moved to PBG a year ago and have found the service and communication to be excellent. They provide a really good service and are extremely helpful.”

Melissa Packer

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Clinical Director, Equine Veterinary Services Limited

“PBG provide excellent customer support, answering any queries promptly and they cant be more helpful no matter what you ask of them! They have a clear pricing system and structure and all fees are completely transparent. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other practices.“

Helen Latimer

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Tethera Vets

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