Claro Hill Vets

Founded by experienced veterinary surgeon Laura Keyser in January 2024, Claro Hill Vets delivers a full range of small animal care services, from vaccinations and dental care to nutrition and advanced diagnostics. The business services clients in Harrogate, Wetherby, North Leeds and surrounding areas.

Operating from a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, the practice is equipped with three consulting rooms, two sterile operating theatres, a dental suite, digital x-ray, an in-house Idexx laboratory, and a cutting-edge CT scanner. Separate wards for cats and dogs ensure optimal patient care.

When unforeseen circumstances led to cost overruns during the facility’s development, the practice faced potential cashflow challenges. To navigate this, Laura turned to BEF for support, securing an NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loan alongside a £25,000 Start Up Loan provided by BEF in June 2024.

The £90,000 NPIF II funding not only provided crucial working capital but also enabled the creation of four new jobs while protecting seven existing roles. With cashflow stabilised, Claro Hill Vets is now focused on expanding its client base, aligned with its goal of reaching over £500,000 in turnover in its first year of operations.