Key facts: London
- Active companies, SIC 75000 (veterinary activities), London registered office
- 499
- Counted
- 18 October 2026
- Rank among the 11 London professions on this site
- 9th
Count from the Companies House register, 18 October 2026.
Veterinary practices registered in London
On 18 October 2026, 499 active companies with a London registered office gave SIC 75000, veterinary activities, as their business activity. That puts veterinary practices 9th of 11 London professions here, behind surveying practices (1,283) and ahead of optician practices (370).
SIC 75000 is a single code for all veterinary activities, so it counts independent practices, group-owned sites trading as companies and some specialist services together. A registered office is also not always where a firm trades.
Regulation and what lenders check
Vets are regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Lenders ask about RCVS standing and Practice Standards Scheme accreditation where a practice holds it.
Lenders look at turnover and its mix between small animal, equine and farm work, active client numbers, the vets in post and the buyer's clinical and management experience.
What London veterinary practices usually fund
Independent practices most often borrow to buy a practice or a partner's share, for imaging and theatre equipment, or to refit consulting rooms.
Equipment drives much of the borrowing: digital X-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory kit have working lives that suit hire purchase or leasing.
Premises and security in London
A freehold for a veterinary practice bought in England is subject to Stamp Duty Land Tax on non-residential rates. Any premises loan is secured by a legal charge registered with HM Land Registry. Where the premises are leased, the remaining term and any break clause limit how long a loan can run.
Lenders for London veterinary practices
Which lender suits a London case depends on the veterinary practice and the deal, not the postcode. We search the whole market each time. Fees depend on the lender, and nothing is due upfront.
Common questions
How many veterinary practices are there in London?
Companies House lists 499 active companies with SIC 75000 and a London registered office (18 October 2026). Partnerships and sole traders are not included.
Is there finance for buying out a retiring vet partner?
Yes. A buy-out is commonly funded with a term loan to the continuing partners, depending on the practice figures and lender criteria.
Can you arrange finance for a London veterinary practice?
Yes. We are a whole-of-market broker, not a lender, and search the market for lenders whose criteria suit the veterinary practice. Fees depend on the lender; nothing upfront.
