CVS Group plc, a UK listed veterinary group and provider of veterinary services, has announced a change in its board of directors. The company's Chair, Richard Connell, has resigned with immediate effect due to ill health. Deborah Kemp, the Group's Senior Independent Director, will assume the role of Chair on an interim basis while the Board begins the process of appointing a permanent successor. CVS Group will make a further announcement regarding the appointment at a later time. CEO Richard Fairman expressed gratitude to Connell for his significant contribution and wished him a speedy recovery.