Vet practice loans

Capital for veterinary practice owners — Vet Capital

Veterinary owners and associates can compare lender matches for acquisitions, equipment, expansion, and refinance options.

Soft inquiry first. No obligation.

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We speak your file
  • SDE add-back
  • associate buy-in
  • practice goodwill
  • aging A/R
  • production pay
  • equipment term
  • debt service
  • seller note
Vet capital needs

Financial services and lending guidance for veterinary practice owners

From acquisition notes to ultrasound carts, we route veterinary borrowers to lenders that know practice cash flow, collateral, and closing timing.

  • 1 soft pull Initial check
  • 24-48 hrs Typical match time
  • $50K-$5M Common request size

What business owners say

4.9 Excellent 3,200+ reviews on Trustpilot via Big Think Capital
  • This company was lightning fast and the experience was amazing. Thank you, Dan — you're a real pro!
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  • Good service Joseph Krajewski is the best agent ever. He provided excellent service. I strongly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity.
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  • They gave me a chance when nobody else would. I'm very satisfied.
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From intake to close

How veterinary deals get matched

One intake is enough to compare lenders that work with practice owners, associates, and clinic groups. We keep the review soft until you pick a path.

1
You
Share the need
Tell us the practice, amount, and use of funds.
2
Us
We route it
We send it to lenders that understand veterinary files.
3
You
You compare
Review size, term, collateral, and speed side by side.
4
Lender
Lender funds
Pick an offer and finish the lender's close checklist.

Vet file fit

  • Built for practice cash flow, goodwill, and partner buyouts
  • Underwriters who see DVM income and clinic P&Ls often

Soft-start review

  • First pass uses a soft inquiry
  • No hard pull until you move forward

One intake

  • Share data once instead of repeating it to each lender
  • Keeps acquisition, equipment, and refi files moving
Why banks miss vet files

Why banks say no first

Veterinary income can be strong, but the file is often specialized. We match the deal to lenders that already underwrite this niche.

01

High income, thin time

Veterinary owners often have strong income but little time to package tax returns, add-backs, and entity records.

We match lenders that can underwrite fast with a soft start and lighter paperwork.
02

Practice math is niche

Goodwill, seller notes, and associate buy-ins do not fit every small-business model.

We route transitions to lenders that already price veterinary deals.
03

Bank timing is slower

Buildouts, equipment orders, and closing dates can move faster than a bank committee.

We pair the file with lenders that can fund on tighter timelines or staged draws.
Illustrative fundings

Illustrative funding paths we see

These are illustrative composites, not real customers. They show the size, timing, and use cases lenders often see in veterinary files.

Illustrative Dallas, TX · Buyout financing
$650K-$1.1M

Multi-doctor owner

Bought out a retiring partner and refinanced old equipment debt

Illustrative Tampa, FL · Equipment financing
$80K-$140K

ER associate

Added ultrasound, dental, and monitoring gear for a new room

Illustrative Denver, CO · Expansion loan
$1.4M-$2.2M

Clinic group owner

Built two exam rooms and upgraded HVAC for a second location

Illustrative Columbus, OH · Refinance
$45K-$125K

Associate vet

Refinanced student debt and a car loan after joining a practice

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Also covered

Personal and practice credit options

If you also need a mortgage, student-loan refi, or a business line, we can surface related lender coverage without restarting the search.

Questions owners ask

Common questions about vet financing

Amounts often run from $100K to $2M, depending on cash flow, goodwill, seller note, and collateral. We start with a soft review, then match lenders that work on veterinary transitions.