{"id":27796,"date":"2026-02-11T10:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/?post_type=press_release&p=27796"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:32:00","slug":"zooroyal-and-medivet-launch-partnership-for-pet-care","status":"publish","type":"press_release","link":"https:\/\/www.rewe-group.com\/en\/press-and-media\/newsroom\/press-releases\/zooroyal-and-medivet-launch-partnership-for-pet-care\/","title":{"rendered":"ZooRoyal and Medivet launch partnership for pet care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The demand for veterinary services is higher than ever in 2026 – and will continue to grow in the future due to the shortage of specialists and the changing focus of pet owners.* ZooRoyal and Medivet are now taking an important step together for veterinary care in Germany. The REWE GROUP’s specialist pet retailer and the internationally established veterinary community are combining their strengths to provide pet lovers with a comprehensive range of services in one convenient location. In the coming years, integrated Medivet practices will be added to the majority of the planned ZooRoyal stores – for a modern one-stop-shop experience where shopping, advice and veterinary care are seamlessly integrated.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Focus on animal health and well-being<\/h2>\n

Pets should be part of our lives for as long as possible. Health-related products and applications are becoming increasingly relevant in pet supplies – in parallel with developments in human consumer behavior. Animal health and well-being therefore also play an important role in ZooRoyal’s product range and brand strategy. ZooRoyal pursues the clear goal of accompanying pets through life in a healthy and species-appropriate manner – and supporting their owners in the best possible way in caring for their pets with high-quality products, expert advice and suitable services. Our vision is clear: we want to offer pet owners a holistic range of products and services for the well-being of their pets,<\/q> says ZooRoyal Managing Director Marcel Bersch. The cooperation with Medivet is a logical step towards taking even greater responsibility for animal health and well-being.<\/q><\/p>\n

This is exactly where the Medivet Group perfectly complements the offering: with more than 400 stores and 27 state-of-the-art 24-hour clinics, the company is a leading provider of veterinary care in the UK, Germany and Spain and contributes veterinary expertise and many years of practical experience.<\/p>\n

At the majority of the new ZooRoyal retail locations planned in the coming years, Medivet will occupy around 200 square meters of practice space and offer independent veterinary services – from diagnostics and standard treatments to surgery. This will provide pet owners with low-threshold access to medical care directly at a location that they already visit regularly.<\/p>\n

With ZooRoyal, we are united by the aim of thinking about animal health holistically and making it as easy as possible for pet owners to access high-quality veterinary care,<\/q> says Julius v. Bothmer, Managing Director of Medivet in Germany. The integration of our practices into the ZooRoyal specialist stores creates proximity precisely where pet owners are already looking for trust and guidance. Together, we are sending a strong signal for modern, networked animal healthcare in Germany.<\/q><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Advantages for customers<\/h2>\n

Pet owners benefit from short distances, additional services and new formats such as information evenings, first aid courses and pet health advice campaigns. The aim is to further develop ZooRoyal stores into places where pet owners can not only shop, but also receive knowledge, safety and support.<\/p>\n

To this end, both companies are working closely together on marketing, location development and recruitment. They remain independent, but act as strong partners for a modern, integrated offering – for all those who put the well-being of their animals first.<\/p>\n

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    The Medivet Group is an international veterinary group headquartered in the UK. The company operates more than 400 veterinary practices across Europe and 27 state-of-the-art 24-hour clinics in the UK, Germany and Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Medivet stands for high-quality, local veterinary care and combines medical excellence with modern practice structures and attractive working conditions for veterinarians and specialist staff. The company’s aim is to provide pet owners with competent support throughout their pet’s entire life – from prevention and diagnostics to specialized treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Germany-wide, Medivet currently operates 20 locations from Hamburg to Munich and Berlin to M\u00fcnster.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    About ZooRoyal Petcare GmbH<\/h2> <\/div>\n
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      ZooRoyal Petcare GmbH is a specialist retailer for pet supplies based in Cologne. Today, ZooRoyal carries a product selection of around 12,000 items in the areas of aquariums, dogs, cats, terrariums, small animals, ponds and birds<\/p>\n

      Online and in many REWE stores, customers can find products from the exclusive brands “ZooRoyal”, “Moon Ranger”, “ZooRoyal Minkas Naturkost”, “ZooRoyal Charlys Naturkost” and “ZooRoyal Tigrooo”. All own brands are produced to the highest quality standards in accordance with the IFS Food Standard. Since April 2022, ZooRoyal has also been welcoming customers to four stationary ZooRoyal pet shops in the Hamburg area.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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