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Veterinary Equipment Finance

Spread the cost of veterinary equipment from £3,000 to £200,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance, compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a veterinary equipment?

Yes, veterinary equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £3,000 to £200,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£3k – £200k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Preferential vet rates

Rates From

4.8% APR

What would a veterinary equipment cost per month?

£35,000
10%
60 months
9%
£0

Your estimate

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Pre-filled with a typical veterinary equipment price. Indicative only, not a quote.

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 5.2% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
10–20%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
Vet practices wanting to own equipment outright

Finance Lease

Rate
From 4.8% APR
Term
12–60 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate
From 5.5% APR
Term
24–48 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Always have latest veterinary technology. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £35,000: a 10% deposit of £3,500, then 48 monthly payments of £738 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £38,924, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Eickemeyer DR X-Ray System £25,000 – £45,000 Digital X-Ray
GE Logiq e Vet £15,000 – £30,000 Ultrasound Scanner
Midmark Matrx VME2 Table £4,000 – £8,000 Operating Table
Idexx Catalyst One £8,000 – £15,000 In-House Analyser

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Tax benefits

Veterinary equipment qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP allows capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible.

Market context

Veterinary equipment, imaging, diagnostic, surgical and dental kit, is bought by veterinary practices, from a single-vet small animal practice to a larger group or equine and farm animal practice needing more specialist kit. Finance is widely used because a full range of diagnostic and surgical equipment is a significant outlay for what is often a relatively small business, and spreading the cost keeps cash available for staff while the practice builds its client base. Replacement is generally driven by advances in imaging and diagnostic accuracy, and by client and referral expectations, rather than the equipment failing. The used market is limited and specialist.

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Several of our 200+ lenders specialise in businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options exist. Checking your options here does not affect your credit score, because we do not run a credit search to match you. A lender will run their own checks only if you decide to apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a practice fit-out?
Yes. Imaging, diagnostic, surgical and dental equipment for a new or refitted veterinary practice is commonly financed together as one package, which suits a full range of diagnostic and surgical kit that is a significant outlay for what is often a relatively small business. Financing the whole fit-out as one facility rather than several smaller agreements is usually simpler to arrange, since the lender assesses one specification and one supplier schedule. Any building works are typically financed separately from the clinical equipment itself.
What deposit do I need?
Hire purchase typically asks for a deposit of around 10 to 20% of the equipment cost, with the balance spread over the agreed term and ownership passing to you at the end. A finance lease or operating lease usually needs no deposit at all, since the lender's security is the equipment itself, which suits many practices well because spreading the cost keeps cash available for staff while the practice builds its client base. The deposit level also depends on whether the practice is newly formed or already trading.
How quickly can I get vet equipment finance?
A straightforward order of diagnostic or surgical equipment from an established supplier is commonly approved within 24 to 48 hours once your application, the supplier's quote and basic practice details are with the lender. A full practice fit-out, including imaging equipment, typically takes a little longer, around three to five working days, since the lender is reviewing a larger combined facility. Having your supplier's quote ready before applying keeps either timeline as short as possible.
Can newly qualified vets get finance?
Yes, though a newly qualified vet setting up their first practice is usually asked for a larger deposit, a personal guarantee, or a shorter term than an established practice with several years of accounts. Lenders will look at the practice's location, expected client base and any locum or associate work already lined up, since a full diagnostic and surgical equipment fit-out is a significant commitment before the practice has generated income. Comparing several lenders through a broker is particularly worthwhile for a first practice.
Can I finance used or refurbished veterinary equipment?
Yes, though the used market for veterinary equipment is limited and specialist, so lenders will look closely at the age and condition of imaging and diagnostic equipment specifically, since accuracy matters clinically as well as financially. Equipment sold through a specialist veterinary equipment dealer with a warranty and recent calibration is generally easier to finance than a private sale with no service history. This can still be a sensible way for a newer or smaller practice to access decent equipment more affordably.
Can installation and commissioning of imaging equipment be included in the finance?
Yes. Most lenders will finance the full cost of a veterinary equipment project, including delivery, installation and any calibration or commissioning needed to bring imaging or diagnostic equipment into clinical use, rather than just the equipment purchase price, provided the supplier's quote sets these costs out clearly. This keeps cash flow smoother during a fit-out, since the repayment schedule reflects the whole cost of getting the equipment operational rather than leaving installation as a separate cash cost.

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