Statistics show that a third of the population in Russia keeps pets, and the number of domestic cats and dogs exceeds 20 million of each species. It is possible to open a pet-related business in three formats: a veterinary clinic, a veterinary pharmacy, and pet storeThere are a lot fewer pharmacies than pet stores. Often these formats are combined - opening a veterinary pharmacy in the same building as the clinic and store, or not far from them.
To launch such a business, you need to know some nuances: where to start and how to do everything in accordance with the requirements of the legislation. In this article we will tell you how to open a veterinary pharmacy from scratch and how much it costs.
Business registration and paperwork
The sale of veterinary medicines is considered to be a pharmaceutical activity. You need to obtain a license, which is issued by Rosselkhoznadzor, and for this you will first need to obtain a conclusion from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.
The amount of the state duty is 7,500 rubles
Opening a veterinary pharmacy requires the following documents:
- Location permit. The pharmacy must be located in a compliant premises removed from the housing stock (discussed in detail below).
- Permit from Rospotrebnadzor, where sanitary and epidemiological conditions for conducting business will be recognized as suitable.
- A signed contract for maintenance - disinfection of ventilation and air conditioning systems.
- Contract for the sanitization of the pharmacy premises. This implies the following measures: deratization (treatment against rodents), disinfection (counteracting the spread of pathogens), disinsection (treatment preventing insects).
- Medicaid Disposal Contract.
- Certificates of compliance of sold products with legal requirements.
Attention! A full list of documents and requirements is available in Russian Government Resolution No. 1081 "On licensing pharmaceutical activities". This business is also regulated by the Federal Law "On Circulation of Medicines".
It is also necessary start a sole proprietorship and choose a taxation system. This is a fairly simple procedure that will take no more than 10 working days. According to the new classifier, the veterinary pharmacy is registered under the codeOKVED 52.31 - Retail sale of pharmaceutical goods. This grouping also includes the manufacture of medicines by pharmacies
Additional OKVED Code 24.42.1 - Manufacture of medicines
Attention! In order to open a pharmacyThe owner must have a specialized education and veterinary work experience of at least three years. However, if the owner does not meet these qualifications, it is possible to conclude an employment contract with a suitably qualified person and appoint him or her as business manager.
You can make it easier to open businessesThe cost of this service is $1,000 - $2,000. The cost of this service is 1000 - 2000 dollars.
Selection of premises for a veterinary pharmacy
The room should be divided into such areas:
- sales floor;
- storage space;
- household and utility rooms: bathroom, staff room, manager's office.
This division implies renting a space of at least 30 meters in area2. In case the plan is to open a pharmacy that will also manufacture drugs to order, the minimum floor space will increase to 45 m2and a production area will be added to the list of premises. But most often this business is focused on the sale of finished pharmaceutical products - it is easier and cheaper.
Alternatively. pet store opening. About what documents are needed to organize this business idea and how much it will cost, you can learn from our article!
It is desirable to locate the pharmacy in a city with a population of at least 250,000 people. It can be a dormitory district, provided it is located on the first line, good visibility of the pharmacy from the road and good transport accessibility. It is desirable that there are veterinary clinic and/or pet store. Standard work schedule - from 10:00 to 21:00, one day off (or work until 14:00-16:00). In the room you need to make repairs, paint the walls in light colors.
Pharmacy equipment
To start a pharmacy you will need:
- showcases - at least 2,
- racks - at least 5,
- pharmaceutical refrigerator,
- cash register and terminal for card payment,
- the equipment of the salesman's workplace,
- air conditioning,
- bathroom fixtures.
It will cost at least 200,000 rubles to purchase the necessary equipment.
Assortment
The assortment of the pharmacy includes medicines (anesthetics, eye drops, antihelmintics, homeopathic preparations, contraceptives, biopreparations, steroidal, sedative, antiemetic preparations), also pet food, hair care products, toys for animals, collars, carriers, vitamins. To form the assortment it is important to study the demand and offers of competitors.
On average, there is one pet for every third resident of the country, so there should be no shortage of customers in a densely populated area. The capacity of this market is about $700 million per year, and only one third of the drugs sold are Russian-made.
Recruitment
You will need two salespeople with veterinary education and medical books, preferably with work experience. The salespeople should have a presentable appearance, understand the drugs and be able to communicate with clients. You will also need a cleaner and an accountant, who can be outsourced.
Advertisement
The best advertising is a bright sign and word of mouth. In the first month of work you can organize the distribution of flyers and booklets, put your booklets in mailboxes, use advertising in elevators. Think through a system of discounts and bonuses for regular customers - this will attract customers and encourage them to become your regular customers. It is very important that the sellers understand the products and can give competent advice. Another channel for attracting customers is through partnerships with veterinary clinics.
Costing
Opening a veterinary pharmacy includes the following costs:
- Rent of the premises - from 20,000 to 60,000 rubles;
- Repair, refurbishment of the premises - about 70,000 rubles;
- Purchase of a set of equipment - about 200,000 rubles;
- Obtaining a license and registration of a sole proprietorship - at least 10,000 rubles;
- Purchase of a batch of medicines to open a veterinary pharmacy - 200,000 rubles.
So you will need at least 500,000 rubles to get started. Monthly Expenses:
- rent;
- payment of utility bills;
- payment of contracts for disposal, disinfection, disinsection, deratization;
- salary;
- Taxes.
A significant part of the sum is taken up by the payroll. The veterinary business cannot save on personnel. A qualified salesperson with an excellent knowledge of drugs will attract customers.
Revenue and payback of a veterinary pharmacy
The level of profitability of the business depends on many factors: location, assortment, staff work. At the same time, the pharmacy daily should bring on average at least 10,000 rubles. In this case, the payback period will be 1-1,5 years. Within the norm - payback of investments within two years. To obtain more accurate indicators, it is necessary to draw up an accurate business plan!
We have figured out how to open a veterinary pharmacy from scratch. This is a specific business, which requires knowledge, experience, education and a lot of paperwork. But if the business is run competently, it can bring in a stable income.
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