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PUBLISHER: Fortune Business Insights Pvt. Ltd. | PRODUCT CODE: 2070376
The global veterinary CT scanner market was valued at USD 219.6 million in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 237.1 million in 2026 to USD 459.1 million by 2034, registering a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period. Veterinary CT scanners are advanced imaging systems used to produce detailed cross-sectional images of animals' bones, joints, head, chest, spine, and internal organs.
The market is growing due to rising pet ownership, increasing spending on advanced animal healthcare, expansion of veterinary hospitals, and growing demand for accurate diagnosis of fractures, tumors, neurological disorders, soft tissue injuries, and orthopedic conditions. North America dominated the market in 2025 with a 38.84% market share.
Market Trends
A major trend in the veterinary CT scanner market is the rising adoption of animal-specific and ergonomic imaging systems. Instead of using adapted human CT scanners, manufacturers are developing systems designed specifically for animals of different sizes. These scanners reduce imaging time, improve patient handling, simplify operation, and support easier installation in veterinary clinics.
Market Drivers
Rising spending on advanced pet healthcare is a key driver of market growth. Pet owners are increasingly willing to invest in preventive care, early diagnosis, and advanced treatment options. This is increasing the number of diagnostic procedures, especially for cancer, fractures, spinal injuries, and neurological diseases. Growing pet insurance coverage in some regions is also making advanced imaging more accessible.
Market Restraints
High cost and limited affordability remain major restraints. Veterinary CT scanners require large investments for purchase, installation, maintenance, infrastructure, and trained professionals. Smaller clinics may find it difficult to justify the cost due to lower patient volume. In many countries, limited pet insurance coverage means owners must pay out of pocket, reducing CT scan adoption.
Market Opportunities
Growth of specialty veterinary centers and referral hospitals offers strong market opportunities. These facilities focus on advanced care areas such as orthopedics, oncology, neurology, and complex surgery, where CT imaging plays an important role. Increasing referrals from general clinics to specialty hospitals are also expanding CT scanner usage.
Market Challenges
The need for skilled professionals and workflow integration is a key challenge. Veterinary CT imaging requires trained radiologists, technicians, and proper clinical workflows. Clinics must manage anesthesia, scheduling, scanning, and image interpretation efficiently. Lack of trained staff can slow adoption, especially in smaller veterinary practices.
Segment Analysis
By product type, the market is segmented into stationary CT scanners and portable CT scanners. Stationary CT scanners held the largest market share in 2025 due to stable imaging performance, high image quality, and wide use in veterinary hospitals and established clinics. The portable CT scanner segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period.
By animal type, the market includes companion animals, livestock, and others. Companion animals dominated in 2025 due to increasing ownership of dogs and cats, rising pet humanization, and higher willingness of owners to spend on advanced diagnostics. The livestock segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9%.
By application, the market is divided into orthopedic & musculoskeletal imaging, neurology, oncology, dental & maxillofacial imaging, and others. Orthopedic & musculoskeletal imaging dominated in 2025, supported by the high prevalence of fractures, ligament injuries, spinal problems, and lameness cases. The oncology segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9%.
By end user, veterinary hospitals & clinics held the largest share in 2025 due to higher procedural volume, advanced infrastructure, and trained staff. Veterinary diagnostic imaging centers are projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4%.
Regional Analysis
North America led the global market with USD 85.3 million in 2025, increasing from USD 79.3 million in 2024. The U.S. market is estimated to reach USD 82.5 million in 2026, accounting for around 34.8% of global sales.
Europe is projected to reach USD 66.4 million in 2026, growing at 8.1%, supported by rising demand for accurate pet diagnostics and product development investments. The U.K. market is estimated at USD 12.0 million, while Germany is expected to reach USD 16.1 million in 2026.
Asia Pacific is expected to reach USD 53.9 million in 2026, driven by rising veterinary healthcare spending and growing product launches. China is projected at USD 19.4 million, India at USD 13.4 million, and Japan at USD 5.9 million in 2026.
Latin America is expected to reach USD 15.0 million in 2026, while the GCC market is projected at USD 3.8 million. South Africa is estimated to reach USD 1.6 million in 2026.
Competitive Landscape
The global market is semi-consolidated, with key players including Epica Animal Health, Animage LLC, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, Planmed Oy, Xoran Technologies, iCRco, Canon Medical Systems, Shenzhen Bizvet Bio-tech, Shenzhen SONTU Medical Imaging Equipment, and Guangzhou Yueshen Medical Equipment. Companies are focusing on product launches, AI integration, partnerships, and animal-specific imaging technologies.
Key Industry Developments
In September 2025, UC Davis Veterinary Medical Hospital opened a new all-species imaging center. In September 2025, Asto CT and IMV Imaging formed a strategic partnership for new imaging technology. In October 2024, WOORIEN launched MyVet CT Plus for animal CT imaging. In August 2024, Epica International partnered with Nexposai to add AI and augmented reality to veterinary CT scanner demonstrations.
Conclusion
The veterinary CT scanner market is expected to grow from USD 219.6 million in 2025 to USD 237.1 million in 2026, reaching USD 459.1 million by 2034. Growth will be driven by rising pet ownership, higher animal healthcare spending, specialty veterinary center expansion, and demand for advanced diagnostics. Despite high costs and skill shortages, animal-specific and portable CT technologies will support strong market growth.
Segmentation By Product Type, Animal Type, Application, End-User, and Region
By Product Type * Stationary CT Scanners
By Animal Type * Companion Animals
By Application * Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Imaging
By End-User * Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics
By Region * North America (By Product Type, Animal Type, Application, End-User, and Country)