ARENA Veterinary Holding Expands with the Acquisition of Star Veterinary Clinics
January 17, 2025
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We are thrilled to announce that ARENA Veterinary Holding has acquired Star Veterinary Clinics, a leading provider of premier pet care services in the UAE. This strategic initiative brings the company one step closer to fulfilling its vision of catering to the growing local demand for high-quality pet care.
Ali Soudi, CEO of ARENA Veterinary Holding, believes this acquisition represents a transformative step forward with greater potential to reshape the local landscape of reliable veterinary care.
"This partnership strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of pet owners and sets the stage for a new era of exceptional, premium pet care services in the region," he said.
About Star Veterinary Clinics
The clinic operates in two locations: Dubai Sports City, at Canal Residence West in the Mediterranean Building, and Sustainable City Plaza, Dubailand, near the Zoom Supermarket. They are the only exclusive vet clinic in these areas, making them a renowned brand among the pet owners in the communities.
It is a full-service animal clinic equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a team of handpicked veterinarians catering to emergency and regular medical cases.
Their services include home visits, dentistry, lab and pharmacy, X-ray, ultrasound, hospitalization, daycare, vaccinations, microchipping, surgery, emergency care, and consultation. The clinic also places a strong emphasis on client education, as well as medical, surgical, preventative, nutritional, and dental care.
The visionary leaders and team behind Star Veterinary Clinics in Dubai are confident that this partnership will allow them to reshape their approach to meet modern pet care needs and further enhance the quality standards they have maintained to date.
“We strongly believe that this partnership with ARENA Veterinary Holding presents us with a unique opportunity to innovate, adapt, and improve our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients, as well as the local pet care industry in general.” Farhang Sadeghi, Owner of Star Veterinary Clinics.
With this acquisition, the Star Veterinary Clinics will join the ARENA Veterinary Holding network, merging expertise, technology, and facilities to leverage service excellence. The acquisition aligns with the shared goal of both clinics, which is to upgrade the standards of high-quality veterinary care in the region.
What This Acquisition Means to ARENA Veterinary Holding
ARENA Veterinary Holding has made this crucial decision at a time when the country's veterinary care industry is experiencing rapid growth.
The veterinary hospital market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 303.7 million by 2030. This growth also aligns with broader trends in the global pet care industry, which is estimated to reach USD 340.71 billion by 2029. As a result, the need for professional, accessible, and high-quality veterinary care has never been greater.
The demand is driven by many factors, such as increasing pet ownership, rising disposable incomes, growing awareness of pet health and wellness, advancements in veterinary medicine, premiumization of pet products and services, urbanization, changing attitudes toward pets, pet insurance, e-commerce and online pet care services, aging pet population.
This acquisition is a perfect response to these evolving market conditions.
“By combining Star Veterinary Clinics’ expertise with our resources, we aim to enhance our service approach and set new standards in the pet care industry. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to providing premium, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care for pets and their families.” Ali Soudi shares while reflecting on what this acquisition means to their vision.
Looking ahead, ARENA Veterinary Holding will continue to find more opportunities to expand its presence in new and emerging markets.