Mobile Veterinary Service

Mobile veterinary services bring veterinary care to pets at their homes, reducing stress for anxious pets and providing convenience for pet owners.

With 67% of U.S.

households owning pets and mobile vet visits ranging from $100-$300, mobile veterinarians generate revenue of $150,000-$400,000 annually with profit margins of 40-60% depending on service scope.

The business requires mobile veterinary van with exam equipment, diagnostic tools and portable equipment, pharmaceutical inventory, and veterinary license and insurance.

Services include wellness exams and vaccinations, sick pet diagnosis and treatment, senior pet home care, euthanasia services, and basic diagnostics.

Pricing typically $125-$250 for home visits plus treatments and medications.

Success factors include compassionate care and communication, efficient mobile workflow, building trust with pet owners, scheduling optimization covering service area, and targeting senior pets and anxious animals benefiting from home care.

Most mobile vets limit services to those achievable without hospital equipment (no surgery or advanced imaging).

The business serves primarily dogs and cats.

Many vets specialize in end-of-life care providing compassionate in-home euthanasia.

Marketing focuses on pet owners with anxious pets, seniors with mobility challenges, and multi-pet households.

With pet care spending exceeding $136 billion and pet owners seeking stress-free veterinary experiences in 2025, mobile veterinary services offer opportunities for licensed veterinarians providing quality care in pets' comfortable home environments.