A NEW veterinary practice is set to open in Poole.

Called The Vet, the clinic will open at Unit 15 at the Newtown Business Park.

Paul Barton, of Bruton Knowles, worked with Poole council planning officers to gain permission for the veterinary practice on behalf of Quality Pet Care Ltd, which trades as The Vet.

He said: "“Bruton Knowles was able to convince officers that a greater number of employees would be generated and a greater number of highly qualified staff, together with a comprehensive marketing report, to outweigh the ordinarily restrictive council policies.

“This is the seventh practice we have assisted with gaining consent on behalf of The Vet.

“We appreciate that working closely with officers to ensure they are presented with sufficient, quality information, allows councils to deviate from sensible policies to permit sensible, employment generating development.”