Mobile Vet Referral, a Northamptonshire-based freelance veterinary service, has secured £50,000 in funding through the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme, delivered by First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans. The funding was split evenly between the company’s co-founders, allowing for the purchase of specialised veterinary equipment and the launch of digital advertising to support growth.
The business provides advanced diagnostic services, including ultrasound and endoscopy, on a referral basis to other veterinary practices in the region. Positioned as a mobile, independent provider, it aims to offer flexible and specialist services to practices without in-house capabilities.
The funding package is part of a broader initiative to support start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are unable to access traditional lending. First Enterprise provides loans ranging from £500 to £150,000, reinvesting surplus funds into regional economic development.
This latest support underscores the ongoing role of alternative finance providers in backing high-skill, service-driven businesses across the UK’s healthcare and veterinary sectors.
