How to open a pet hospital?

With the sharp increase in the number of domestic pets, the pet economy has attracted more and more attention, and this field has therefore become a new entrepreneurial "gold rush". But this is a brand-new field after all, and many entrepreneurs can't find the "direction" from the beginning.

Market analysis:

Although pet hospitals and pet grooming are brand-new entrepreneurial fields, they have great development potential and have the following three advantages:

1, with a large market space.

According to statistics, the number of domestic pets in Shanghai alone has exceeded 1 10,000, which shows that the market potential of pet economy cannot be underestimated.

2. Low initial investment. Pet hospitals don't have high requirements for storefronts, generally only need 10~20 square meters, and only need 30,000 to 40,000 yuan of start-up capital.

3. Good profit prospects. Judging from the current market, ordinary pet grooming can cost 50~200 yuan at a time, and the sales profit of pet grooming products is about 15% ~ 20%. Although it is not a "profiteering" level, the market is relatively stable.

It is understood that there are not many large pet hospitals at present, mostly small and medium-sized ones. Young people's pursuit of pets, in addition to traditional dogs, cats and birds, pigs, hamsters, rabbits, snakes, lizards and fish have also become new pet resources. With the improvement of people's living standards and the perfection of knowledge structure, it has become a fashion to take pets to the hospital for medical treatment. Therefore, some entrepreneurs began to turn their attention to pet hospitals. So, how can we build a pet hospital?

According to the introduction of the dog industry association, in addition to the business license and tax registration certificate of individual industrial and commercial households, pet hospitals also need to apply for animal diagnosis and treatment licenses and animal epidemic prevention certificates.

The founder or the founder's employees can only obtain the animal diagnosis and treatment license after obtaining the relevant professional qualifications such as veterinary medicine or animal medicine.

Specifically:

According to the relevant national laws and regulations, if you want to open a pet hospital or a pet clinic, you must first obtain an animal diagnosis and treatment license and an animal epidemic prevention certificate from the supervising agency for animal epidemic prevention in your district or county. A pet hospital or a pet clinic can start business after obtaining an animal clinic license and an animal epidemic prevention certificate, and only need to go through some routine business licenses and procedures, such as an industrial and commercial business license.

◆ Animal diagnosis and treatment license:

The application materials to be submitted by the applicant include a written application for the establishment of an animal clinic, a copy of the ID card of the legal representative of the animal clinic, the orientation map and indoor plan of the animal clinic, a copy of the ID card of the licensed veterinarian and veterinary assistant technicians employed by the animal clinic, a copy of academic qualifications and a copy of professional titles. Under normal circumstances, it takes about 20 days from the acceptance of the application to knowing the audit results.

◆ Animal epidemic prevention certificate:

The applicant shall first submit a written report to the supervising agencies for animal epidemic prevention in the districts and counties where he is located, fill in the application form for animal epidemic prevention certificate, and apply for animal epidemic prevention certificate. Under normal circumstances, the supervising agency for animal epidemic prevention will conduct an on-site audit on the conditions of animal epidemic prevention within 30 working days, and issue a certificate of animal epidemic prevention if it passes the audit.

Once you get the initial investment, you should start your business in a planned way. First of all, investment is very important. Early investment is the beginning of success.

As far as upfront investment is concerned:

The upfront investment includes renting and decorating stores, purchasing equipment and medicines, and other related expenses. According to the size of the store, the monthly expenses are also different. If you want to open a pet hospital with an area of 200 square meters, you need a basic fund of 340 thousand yuan to open it; However, the pet hospital must be improved after its opening. If it is fully invested, the required funds will be about 500,000-600,000 yuan.

◆ Relevant regulations: If an animal hospital is to be established, it shall be divided into eight departments: outpatient department, disposal room, operating room, ward, pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray room or B-ultrasound room and disinfection supply room; The establishment of animal clinics should be divided into six departments: outpatient department, disposal room, operating room, pharmacy, laboratory and disinfection supply room.

Site selection:

Location is very important, especially for investors who have no old customers. Generally speaking, it is best to choose a place with convenient geographical location and parking space. And pay attention to the distribution of pet hospitals around. Finally, we should also consider the consumption power of the surrounding communities.

◆ Relevant regulations: The location of animal clinics should be more than 25 meters away from government agencies, large enterprises and institutions, kindergartens, schools, hospitals, shopping malls, entertainment places and other crowded places; The entrance and exit should face the street, not towards office buildings, residential buildings and hospitals; Do not share the passageway in the building with other units; The indoor use area of animal hospital should be above 120 square meters, and the indoor use area of animal clinic should be above 60 square meters. The location of pet hospitals should be near communities or parks, especially communities with relatively high living standards. The pet hospital near the park will be more easily noticed by citizens walking their dogs.

Employment aspect

More than two veterinarians, a pet doctor who has worked in Chengdu for 7 years, revealed that after the initial investment and site selection, it will start business, and the key to the success or failure of pet hospitals lies in the veterinary technology. Only a well-skilled pet hospital can retain customers and even make great achievements in treating pets. So talent is always the most important thing. The quality of treatment greatly affects the survival of pet hospitals. At the beginning of the opening of the pet hospital, if you want to gain a foothold, you must be able to invite several experienced and reputable old veterinarians. Invited veterinarians and veterinary assistants should have a strong sense of responsibility and love pets. Veterinary assistants should like this industry and have rich industry knowledge.

◆ Relevant regulations:

To set up an animal hospital, there shall be more than 3 registered veterinary practitioners and more than 3 registered veterinary assistants; To establish an animal clinic, there shall be more than 2 registered veterinary practitioners and more than 2 veterinary assistants.

Medicinal materials channels:

Hospitals that treat human diseases must be responsible for human lives, and pet hospitals that treat pet diseases must also be responsible for the lives of pets. When taking medicine, don't covet cheap drugs sold privately or from unknown sources. In order to ensure the quality, it is best to take medicine from the regular wholesale market of medicinal materials.

Special preventive measures

Health work should be done well, especially sewage, needles, needles and other medical waste should be removed by special health institutions; Maintain a good ventilation environment; Maintain good relations with nearby residents; If there is a medical accident or dispute, we should actively seek the help of the higher authorities and act according to law.

Any adventure is risky, so we should do what we can. If there is a lack of professional veterinarians, it is not suitable to open a pet hospital. Pet economy not only gave birth to pet hospitals, but also gave birth to pet foster care, pet training, pet grooming and pet photography, which are also forming a potential market.