How Much Does It Cost To Start A Mobile Veterinary Service? (In 2023)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Mobile Veterinary Service

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

The cost of opening a a mobile veterinary service can vary based on several factors. However for a a mobile veterinary service you can expect to spend $62 to $35,923 with an average cost of $19,267.

The minimum startup costs for a mobile veterinary service: $62
The maximum startup costs for a mobile veterinary service: $35,923
The average startup costs for a mobile veterinary service: $19,267

Here's a detailed list of a mobile veterinary service startup costs:

Learn more about starting a mobile veterinary service:

Where to start?

-> How to start a mobile veterinary service?
-> Mobile veterinary service plan
-> How to finance a mobile veterinary service?
-> Pros and cons of a mobile veterinary service
-> How to get clients for a mobile veterinary service?

Need inspiration?

-> Other mobile veterinary service success stories
-> Examples of established mobile veterinary service
-> Marketing ideas for a mobile veterinary service
-> Mobile veterinary service slogans
-> Mobile veterinary service names

Other resources

-> Profitability of a mobile veterinary service
-> Mobile veterinary service tips

Retail Business Expenses

If you plan to have a brick & mortar location for your mobile veterinary service, you must weigh the costs of your rent, as it may be the most expensive part of running your business.

Rent costs for your mobile veterinary service very much depends on your location. This cost will vary by both region and specific areas of town: a lease in the heart of Manhattan could cost over $80,000/month in rent. Meanwhile, a storefront lease in Florida or Tennessee could cost less than $1,000/month.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Utilities (storefront business)	Optional	$0	$1,000
Building improvements and remodeling	Optional	$0	$950
Storefront Property Rent ➜	Optional	$1,250	$3,500
POS System	Optional	$0	$1,200

Business Formation Fees

There are a few key costs associated with forming your business entity, such as setting up an LLC and getting trademarks, copyrights, and patents sorted.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Set up business: LLC & Corporations	Required	$50	$500
Small Business Insurance	Recommended	$500	$2,000
Permit and License Fees	Optional	$50	$700
Lawyer Fees	Optional	$0	$1,500

Software Expenses

Your mobile veterinary service needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
CRM Software ➜	Recommended	$12	$300
Accounting & Invoicing Software	Recommended	$0	$50
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
Internal Communication Tool	Recommended	$0	$20
IT Support ➜	Optional	$150	$2,000
Payroll Software	Optional	$0	$200
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50

Employee & Freelancer Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Payroll Costs & Fees ➜	Optional	$150	$250
Employee Hiring Expenses	Optional	$1	$2

Website Costs

Every business should have a website, and it's worth spending a bit of money to set it up right.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Domain Name ➜	Required	$12	$200
Website Hosting Costs ➜	Required	$0	$300
Website Builder ➜	Recommended	$10	$500
Business Email Hosting Service ➜	Recommended	$1	$15
Web Designer ➜	Optional	$200	$6,000

Vehicle Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Mode of Transporation	Optional	$0	$10,000

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Business Cards ➜	Optional	$0	$50
Business Signage ➜	Optional	$75	$2,486
Direct Campaigns, Printing and Mailing	Optional	$0	$300
Press	Optional	$0	$500
Google Ads	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350

Office Space Expenses

It will be your call to determine if you need office space. It is not a requirement but may be necessary as your mobile veterinary service grows.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
WiFi & Internet ➜	Optional	$0	$100

Specific Industry Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Handyman Tools	Optional	$0	$500

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