(Sharecast News) - Veterinary services group CVS revealed on Friday that it had acquired Hampshire-based veterinary practice Anton Vets.

CVS snapped up the practice, located in Andover, for a total consideration of roughly £6.0m.

The acquisition will be funded using CVS' existing bank facilities.

As of 1110 BST, CVS shares were down 2.99% at 1,654.0p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at sharecast.com