These resources have been selected to provide information on the Animal Services industry in Scotland. Your local Business Gateway office can help you connect with other organisations and support networks to help you further your idea or business.
BVA Scottish Branch exists to represent members in Scotland. It brings together representatives of our specialist and territorial divisions, government, academic institutions and research organisations in Scotland. If you are a BVA member living in Scotland, you will automatically be a member of BVA Scottish Branch.
BHS Scotland is Scotland's largest equine membership organisation with around 7000 members and rising.
The British Equestrian Trade Association works to support our members in their efforts to achieve the highest level of repute, knowledge and profitability.
The Pet Industry Federation is the membership association for pet industry specialist in the UK.
The PFMA is the leading trade body for the UK pet food industry.
This organisation, the Professional Dog Walkers Association (PDWA) is a recently established, national trade association set up by a dog walking professional, for dog walking professionals with the aim of setting industry standards by implementing professional and ethical values.
NarpsUK is the largest and most respected brand of its kind in the UK, assisting pet businesses, pet owners, government departments, researchers and others to access information about the UK pet industry business sector.
Helping businesses across Scotland with free advice, workshops, 1:1 expert support, online tools, guides and a quick healthcheck to assess your digital strengths and weaknesses.
Guidance on the policies and interventions in place to support Scottish SMEs.
Healthy Working Lives is the place to come to if you are an employer in Scotland looking for workplace health, safety and wellbeing information.
Support agency for the Northern regions of Scotland which focusses on Innovation, trading internationally, funding/investment, skills development and more.
Focussed on assisting businesses who are looking to accelerate and grow through exporting, developing products and services, funding and business development.
From innovative technology start-ups and global online service businesses that are transforming our lives to the universities that train our skilled people, ScotlandIS has developed a thriving membership and community for the economic benefit of everyone.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills.
Loans from 25K to 100K for new and growing Scottish SMEs.
Grants to nurture creative talent in young people aged between 14 and 20 years old.
Support, funding, campaigns and other interventions to help people and businesses reduce waste and be more efficient with resources.
Funding projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK.
Just Enterprise is a consortium formed from Scotland's key social enterprise support agencies. Collectively, they are able to provide expert Start Up, Business Support, Business Recovery, Procurement, Leadership and Learning Services, to third sector organisations across the length and breadth of the country.
Every young person should have the chance to succeed. PTS help young people in Scotland get into education, jobs and start businesses.
Search this website to find out about what other business support may be available to you.
Led by Women’s Enterprise Scotland this centre is to help women achieve their business aspirations, make connections, up-skill and get support.