Company

Pets To Vets is a British Columbia based company providing transportation of pets to and from veterinarians, animal hospitals, dog groomers, daycares, kennels or any other destination. Pets To Vets is the only company specializing in this type of service in Canada. Our service will improve the quality of life for all those who own pets, but it will particularly serve pet owners who are seniors or those with limited mobility as well as those for whom pets are family. We will listen carefully to the challenges that each client faces and meet those needs on an individual basis. The Pets To Vets slogan is " Compassionate care for all pets ".

Industry

The pet industry in Canada is booming and most pet owners treat their cats and dogs like people. The pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada reports the greatest growth in non medical services. The industry was worth over $6.5 Billion in 2013 and continues to grow at between 4 - 5% each year. New businesses in pet services especially non - medical services, show the fastest rate of increase at 6.5% per annum. The services being offered by Pets To Vets are targeted to take advantage of this boom.

Opportunity

Opportunities to purchase the rights to own and operate your own Pets To Vets franchise in a specific ' Operating Area ' in British Columbia are now available. Operating Areas in Alberta and other Provinces are planned.

A Franchise owner with just one vehicle can expect earnings of $1,200. - $7,000. per month depending on the volume of business in his/her area allowing the initial Franchise purchase price of $6,000. to be recovered within 2 years even at modest earnings.

Benefits

Pets To Vets is positioned to take advantage of:

• The booming market in the Canadian pet industry.
• The increasing degree of ' humanizing ' of pets as family members.
• The steady growth of numbers of pets in Canadian households
• The generally aging Canadian pet population needing more care.
• The increasing numbers of seniors and those with limited mobility for whom a pet may be their only family.
• In many municipalities taxi companies and their drivers are often reluctant to carry pets mainly for reasons of hygiene and allergies.
• Restrictive public transit policies regarding pets on buses and other forms of transit.
• The opportunity to relieve hardship suffered by those without means of independent transport for their pets.

The Pets to Vets team will spend up to a month with the new franchisee in their area visiting veterinarians, dog groomers, etc., making introductions and placing marketing materials in businesses.  This will also include ride-alongs to see our system at work. 

Included in our $6,000 Franchise Fee Full training and ongoing support. Custom installed vehicle logos. Initial marketing program. DOGSAFE Canine First Aid Certification. Police background check. Business license. Initial stationery package.

Pets To Vets franchisees must have a vehicle capable of transporting animals safely, we have found SUVs to be the best. A regular class 5 drivers license is required.

There is a fee of $300 per month per car fee payable after 3 months of operation.