Vet practices face the same equipment costs as human medicine — digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgical suites — but without the insurance reimbursement safety net. Between $80K imaging systems, drug inventory, and the 24/7 nature of emergency vet care — veterinary practices need funding built for animal medicine.
This Is Why You're Here
Your analog X-ray needs to go digital — $60K for a full DR system. You're losing referrals to the vet hospital that has digital imaging and can share files instantly.
You want to add surgical capabilities — anesthesia machine, monitoring equipment, and surgical table total $45K. Currently you refer out 15 surgeries/month at $800-$2,000 each.
A retiring vet in your county is selling — 3,500 active patients, 2 exam rooms, and a loyal staff. Price is $650K and two corporate vet groups are also bidding.
Pharmaceutical inventory is eating you alive — $18K a month in vaccines, heartworm meds, and antibiotics, all prepaid. Clients pay at checkout but your distributor wants payment in 15 days. You need a $25K credit line to stop floating it on personal cards.
A local rescue contract wants you to handle spay/neuter for 200 animals over the next 6 months. Revenue is $40K but you need $15K upfront for surgical supplies and a part-time vet tech to handle the volume.
A corporate group was bidding $650K for the practice I wanted. Basecamp's SBA lender got me approved for $585K with 10% down in 3 weeks. I beat the corporate offer and kept the practice independent.
Dr. Rachel N., Veterinarian, Raleigh, NC
Veterinary Financing
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Built for Your Business
Mars and NVA close in 30-45 days. Your bank takes 90. Our SBA lenders match corporate speed so you don't lose the practice you've been eyeing to a faceless conglomerate.
Vaccines, anesthetics, antibiotics — $10K-$20K a month in pharmaceutical inventory. No insurance reimbursement. A credit line covers it so you never run short on meds.
Adding surgery capability means $45K in equipment — anesthesia machine, monitors, surgical table. You're referring out 15 surgeries a month at $1,200 each. We fund the equipment so you keep that revenue.
After-hours emergency care generates premium fees but requires staffing and equipment investment. Our lenders understand the ER vet model and fund around it.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital radiography system | Upgrade from film to digital for faster diagnosis | Equipment Financing | $30K–$80K | 3–5 days |
| Surgery suite upgrade | New anesthesia machine, monitoring, and surgical table | Equipment Financing | $40K–$100K | 3–5 days |
| Emergency vet staffing | After-hours emergency coverage needs additional vet + tech | Working Capital | $25K–$60K | 1–3 days |
| Dental unit addition | Adding vet dental services (prophylaxis, extractions) | Equipment Financing | $20K–$50K | 3–5 days |
| Practice acquisition | Buying retiring vet's practice with loyal client base | SBA Loans | $150K–$500K | 30–60 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 6mo-5yr | 8-18% APR | 1-3 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 2-10yr | 5-14% APR | 3-7 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8-22% APR | 1-5 days |
| SBA Loans | $50K–$5M | 10-25yr | 6-10% APR | 3-6 weeks |
| Term Loans | $50K–$5M | 1-5yr | 7-16% APR | 1-5 days |
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
These are industry averages. Your actual rate depends on your revenue, credit profile, and time in business — it could be lower. Run your specific numbers in 30 seconds.
Calculate Your Real Cost →Tax Strategy
| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital radiography | $55,000 | 35% | $55,000 | $19,250 | $35,750 |
| Surgery suite | $75,000 | 40% | $75,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 |
| Dental unit | $35,000 | 35% | $35,000 | $12,250 | $22,750 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your surgery suite costs $45,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
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Veterinary Capital Uses
Buy an existing practice. Dental, medical, vet, chiropractic. SBA loans with 10% down available.
Lasers, imaging machines, dental chairs, surgical tools. Equipment financing with the device as collateral.
Cover payroll during reimbursement delays. Hire hygienists, techs, front desk staff. Retain your best people.
New exam rooms, waiting room remodel, second location buildout. Create the space your patients deserve.
Electronic health records, practice management, telehealth platforms, patient portals.
Google Ads, patient acquisition, website redesign, reputation management. Fill your schedule.
Full Transparency
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
Need commercial insurance for your veterinary business?
Practice insurance — malpractice, general liability, property — is required before most equipment financing closes. InsuranceService365.com covers healthcare practices across 29 states.
68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Learn More →FAQs
Here's what's happening in vet medicine right now — corporate groups are buying up every independent practice they can find. Mars, NVA, VCA. They've got deep pockets and they move fast. If you're a vet who wants to stay independent, you need capital to compete. And your bank's 90-day SBA timeline won't cut it when a corporate buyer closes in 30.
We got a vet in Raleigh SBA-approved in 3 weeks for a $650K practice — beat the corporate offer. That practice is still independent today. But acquisitions aren't the only fight. Digital X-ray systems run $60K. Adding surgery means $45K in equipment before you do the first procedure. Drug inventory is $10K-$20K a month. All cash-pay, no insurance to wait on. That's actually an advantage with our lenders — they love cash-pay revenue. One app. 60 seconds.
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