Increased demand prompts bid by veterinary practice to expand into bigger premises
A new veterinary practice is set to open its doors in a Fife town.
Independent business, Wilson & Partners has secured planning permission to turn an industrial building into new premises at Banbeath Industrial in Leven.
It already operates a veterinary practice in the town as well as Cupar and St Andrews with its roots in Fife dating back to 1926.
Demand for its services in Leven led to the planning application, which also includes the erection of single storey extension,
A supporting statement said: “The Leven branch has been serving the local area since the early 1970s and has experienced sustained growth over the past 15 plus years. This growth led to the practice relocating from 8 Bridge Street to 11 Bridge Street in 2016, providing an additional consultation space.
“Despite this, the Leven practice has once again reached full capacity, with clients now experiencing extended waiting times for appointments.
“The branch currently operates with two consultation rooms, which is no longer sufficient to meet demand. It is also understood that no facility in the local area currently offers daytime emergency provision, diagnostic imaging, laboratory analysis, and routine surgical services under one roof.
“As a result, animals under the care of Wilson & Partners requiring these services must travel 11 miles to Cupar, or 16 miles to St Andrews,often while unwell which presents an elevated level of risk for patients, additional stress for their owners and increased operational pressure on the practice.”
A move into the empty building at Banbeath would also allow it to increase its operating hours, while the car park would also be extended to accommodate customers.