Setting up a practice

Every business needs to start with a business plan. Opening a veterinary practice requires a large investment and you will need to consider funding options.

Considerations to the size of the clinic and the kind of animals you will be dealing with - a large animal clinic will require a different structure than a clinic dealing with exotic animals.

Decide in advance about additional services you will offer. For example, many practices also offer a pet grooming services, a pharmacy or sell a variety of pet products. If you include any of these additional services, decide whether you will contract out to other companies or buy and then resell.