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How to Start a Veterinary Equipment & Instruments Trading Business with Meydan Free Zone
The UAE's veterinary sector spans a wide range of applications: large urban populations of companion animals (dogs and cats) served by a growing network of veterinary clinics, the country's world-famous equestrian industry centred on Meydan and Abu Dhabi's major racing stables, livestock and camel farming across agricultural communities, falconry (a UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage practice central to Emirati culture), and zoo and wildlife facilities. Every veterinary clinic, animal hospital, equine facility, livestock farm, and zoological institution requires specialist veterinary diagnostic and surgical equipment.
The Middle East veterinary market is growing steadily, driven by increasing pet ownership, strengthening veterinary regulations, and the UAE's prominent position as a regional equestrian and livestock hub.
4773.b2 - Veterinary Equipment & Instruments Trading
Activity 4773.b2 covers the trading of veterinary equipment and instruments. This encompasses veterinary examination tables, surgical instruments and sets for animals, veterinary anaesthesia machines, veterinary dental equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment for animals, endoscopy systems, equine diagnostic tools, avian and exotic animal medical equipment, and all instruments and devices used in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of animals.
Activity 4773.b2 covers veterinary equipment and instruments. Medical equipment for human healthcare falls under activity 4773.b1.
In short: if you are trading equipment and instruments for veterinary and animal care applications, you are in. Human medical equipment falls under 4773.b1.
Who is this for?
| Audience Segment | Profile |
|---|---|
| COMPANION ANIMAL VETERINARY | Small Animal Veterinary Equipment Traders Traders supplying veterinary examination tables, anaesthetic machines, surgical instruments, dental units, and diagnostic equipment to companion animal veterinary clinics and animal hospitals across the UAE. |
| EQUINE & LARGE ANIMAL | Equine & Large Animal Equipment Distributors Distributors supplying equine diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy systems, hoof care equipment, large animal operating tables, and specialist tools for horse racing stables and equine veterinary facilities. |
Activity Details
| Category | Scope |
|---|---|
| Veterinary examination & surgical equipmentExamination tables, surgical instruments, retractors, and operating equipment for companion animal and large animal surgical procedures. | Veterinary dental equipment Dental scalers, polishing units, dental X-ray systems, and oral examination equipment for companion animal dental care. |
| Veterinary anaesthesia systemsAnaesthetic delivery machines, vaporisers, breathing circuits, and monitoring equipment for veterinary surgical anaesthesia management. | Equine & large animal instruments Equine diagnostic ultrasound, dental floats, hoof care tools, and specialist large animal and equine diagnostic instruments. |
| Veterinary diagnostic imaging | Portable and fixed X-ray units, veterinary ultrasound machines, and diagnostic imaging systems for animal diagnosis. |
Third-Party Approval
This activity does not require third-party approval to obtain a business license from Meydan Free Zone.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
This business activity is not subject to AML compliance requirements.
