Alarming Allegations Surface Regarding Veterinary Care Standards at Evidensia
Significant concerns about veterinary care standards and animal welfare have emerged regarding the Evidensia veterinary chain.
Key Points
- • Albus, a dog, died from undetected issues at an Evidensia clinic.
- • Reports indicate poor hygiene and staff shortages affecting animal care.
- • Fourteen former employees have reported deficiencies in veterinary standards at Evidensia.
- • Management claims high standards, but testimonies raise ethical concerns.
On May 26, 2025, a documentary and accompanying reports raised serious concerns about the quality of veterinary care at Evidensia, a prominent veterinary chain operating around 2,500 clinics worldwide. Tragic incidents and alarming employee testimonies highlighted issues related to animal welfare practices within the organization.
A notable case involved a dog named Albus who died from an undetected bleeding ulcer at an Evidensia clinic. Albus's owners, Linnea and Anton Damberg, voiced their dissatisfaction with the treatment their dog received and were met with a disconcerting letter suggesting they seek care elsewhere. This incident was discussed in the documentary by P3 Nyheter, which reported that Evidensia's focus on profitability might significantly undermine the standards of care provided. According to journalist Henrik Ek, management’s pressure to adhere to budgets can lead to compromised care quality as profits take precedence.
Former employees of Evidensia have reported multiple troubling practices, including untrained staff administering illegal narcotics to animals and inadequate wound care leading to infections. One former clinic manager expressed concerns about the diminishing ethical standards within the organization. The cumulative insights from 14 former employees painted a picture of a profit-driven environment that has negatively impacted animal welfare.
Complaints from pet owners further emphasize the issues; for instance, one owner described her dog being left in its own feces for hours due to poor hygiene and overwhelming staff shortages. Emma, another concerned pet owner, expressed her distress over her dog Moa receiving insufficient care while hospitalized, demanding higher standards and implying negligence, stating, "If they say my animal needs round-the-clock care, I expect her to receive it; she should not be lying in her own waste."
In response to these allegations, Marlene Areskog, Evidensia's veterinary medical chief, contended that the organization maintains high standards of care and adequate staffing. However, the conflict between management claims and employee testimonies casts uncertainty on the reality of veterinary care at Evidensia. The current situation is prompting calls for further scrutiny and reforms within the organization to protect animal welfare more effectively.