How to Set Up a Mobile Veterinary Clinic

If you are looking for a new business venture, a mobile vet clinic might be just what you are looking for. A mobile vet clinic allows a trained and licensed vet to make house calls or visit families that would not be able to come into the veterinary practice.

1. Research what is needed for your mobile vet clinic. If you are a veterinarian and would like to go mobile, you will need to investigate what it entails to run a mobile vet clinic. You can ask other colleagues that run a mobile clinic what you will need for your own mobile vet clinic. Another place to find more information would be the Internet. You can search for websites of other veterinarians that run mobile clinics.

2. Apply for a business loan. If you are unable to afford your mobile vet clinic with your own savings, you will have to apply for a business loan. Most banks or other financial institutions will require that you have a solid business plan. This business plan will outline how the mobile clinic will be run, the amount of money you have available and the potential profits from the business.

3. Obtain a business license. Before you can purchase a van, it is necessary to ensure that you have a license to operate. You will need to check with your state to discover what license and registration fees is necessary for a mobile veterinary clinic.

4. Search for your mobile van. Once you have the necessary capital, you will need to search for a suitable van or empty bus to become your new mobile vet clinic. The van you purchase should be safe to drive. The amount of space you will need will depend on the various services you will offer at your vet clinic.

5. Purchase the necessary equipment. Once you have the van available, purchase the necessary equipment to outfit the van. You will also need to purchase supplies. For example, supplies such as needles with syringes, cotton balls and animal medication.