Tax advisory for vets, pet shops, and animal care businesses.
Vet consultations — standard-rated 10%. Surgery — standard-rated. Vaccinations — standard-rated. Dental — standard-rated. X-ray/diagnostics — standard-rated. Emergency care — standard-rated. Prescription medicines — standard-rated (not human exempt).
Pet food — standard-rated. Accessories — standard-rated. Live animals — standard-rated. Grooming — standard-rated. Day care — standard-rated. Training classes — standard-rated. Import of animals — customs + VAT.
Boarding fees — standard-rated. Medical equipment — standard-rated input. Pharmaceutical imports — customs + VAT. Clinic rent — standard-rated. Staff salaries — not VATable. Insurance — exempt.
