Here, we find out more about the finalists in the Small Business of the Year category.

The Mayers Veterinary Clinic

The Mayers Veterinary Clinic in Barnham Broom was established in 2022 by Charlotte Mayers with an ethos of proving ‘traditional independent vetting’.

Starting from Charlotte’s home, the business grew rapidly and now employs 11 vets and nurses, two nursing apprentices and six part-time receptionists. It also has more than 2,000 registered customers.

The Mayers Veterinary Clinic in Barnham Broom has an ethos of proving ‘traditional independent vetting’ (Image: Charlotte Mayers)

The practice focuses on providing a personal, ‘homely’ experience, and being independent means it can work with quality local crematoriums and laboratories.

The judges could see how Mayers is “making great strides in challenging the status quo and putting care and expertise back at the heart of veterinary practice”.

They said that the business model “meets the needs........

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