Eville & Jones (E&J), the UK’s leading specialist provider of veterinary public health, inspection, and certification services, is pleased to welcome Vet Skill Ltd into the E&J family.
VetSkill, a respected Awarding Organisation and Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality vocational qualifications and assessments across the UK. Their expertise and commitment to developing skilled, confident professionals make them an ideal partner as E&J continues to expand its role in supporting the veterinary and food production sectors.
The acquisition of VetSkill, completed by our parent company, Phenna Group, marks an important milestone in the ongoing growth of E&J. Bringing VetSkill under our leadership enables us to diversify our offering by adding regulated qualifications and assessment capabilities to our existing portfolio of certification, inspection, and export services. This development further strengthens our position within a highly specialised and increasingly regulated industry.
About VetSkill
Established as an accredited Awarding Organisation and Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation, VetSkill is known for its robust standards, strong sector expertise, and close collaboration with centres, training providers, employers, regulators, and industry partners. Their work supports learners and apprentices across a growing number of sectors and offers an excellent platform for future development within the E&J business.
Leslie Heaton-Smith, exiting Founder of VetSkill, commented: “By joining Phenna Group, VetSkill will be better placed to take advantage of growth opportunities, expand its market presence into new sectors and position itself for a very successful future.”
Sam Double, CEO of VetSkill, commented: “This is a significant strategic step for VetSkill to allow us to build on our current successes and continue a trajectory of growth. I am excited to be working alongside Charles, E&J, and the wider Phenna Group as we expand VetSkill’s qualification and assessment portfolio and align our shared values to inspire even more learners and apprentices to success.”
Charles Hartwell, Phenna Group’s Divisional MD, Food & Life Sciences (UK&I) and CEO of E&J, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome VetSkill into the E&J family. Their strong reputation, sector expertise, and commitment to high-quality assessment aligns perfectly with our values. I’m very much looking forward to supporting Sam and the VetSkill team as we continue to grow and broaden our impact.”
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, said: “VetSkill is an excellent addition to our Food & Life Sciences Division and a strong strategic fit for Phenna Group. Their focus on quality, sector knowledge, and learner outcomes mirrors what we look for in our partners. This acquisition further strengthens our position in a highly specialised and regulated market, and I’m excited to see the combined strengths of VetSkill and E&J.”
About Phenna Group
Phenna Group is a global, fast-growing platform of specialist Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) businesses, committed to delivering high-quality, mission-critical services across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, the Group partners with niche, technically strong organisations to strengthen capability, expand market reach, and provide customers with trusted, industry-leading assurance services. Through its disciplined acquisition strategy and focus on operational excellence, Phenna Group continues to build a diversified portfolio of high-performing businesses across multiple sectors worldwide.
