Join us in creating a future where no pet is left behind in veterinary care.
“We are actively fleshing out the business plan to develop San Diego’s first veterinary clinic that will offer services on a sliding scale and include complementary services for those in need. ” -Marc Emmelmann, Founder
hopes to open a clinic as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates!
The public has responded with positive feedback, often expressing surprise that there's no charity veterinary care until now.
$500,000 + in 2024
1. Start Up Costs
2. Monthly Operational Expenses
3. Revenues
4. Projections
5. Contingency Fund
6. Sustainability Fund
– Possible renovations and interior design: $10,000 – $20,000 (We will seek donated services to minimize expenses.)
– Equipment: $25,000 – $100,000 (When appropriate, we will purchase used equipment or get donations, etc., to minimize expenses.)
– Initial inventory of medications and supplies: $5,000 – $10,000
– Veterinary Licensing and permits: $1,000 – $5,000
– Branding, Website, PR, Podcast : $0
Approximate Total: TBD $0 – $50K-ish
– Rent or mortgage: $4,000 – $5,000
– Utilities: $500 – $1,000
– Staff salaries: $21K (1 Full Time Veterinarian: $150K yr., 1 Full Time Veterinary Assistant: $50K yr., 1 Full Time Office /Communications Manager $50K yr.)
– Volunteer Veterinarians ($0)
– Insurances: $600 – $1,000
– Supplies: $1,500 – $3000
– Equipment maintenance: $500 – $1,000
– Janitorial and cleaning services: $1000
– Marketing and advertising: $1000 – $2000
– Software subscriptions: $500
– Continuing education and staff training: $500 – $1,000
Approximate Total: $33,000 per month ($396,000 per year)
– 5% Contingency Fund invested w/ 4.95% APR minimum.
Vet Mother Earth (FED ID# 92-3375424) is starting the first 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Veterinary Charity Clinic in San Diego and we need your support to make it happen.
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