PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1841993
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1841993
The global veterinary hospital market size was estimated at USD 61.64 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 120.13 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.74% from 2025 to 2033. Some of the factors driving the market growth are the consolidation of animal hospitals, the growing animal population & adoption, the rising awareness of animal health, & increasing adoption of pet insurance.
The consolidation of veterinary hospitals is reshaping the competitive landscape of the animal healthcare sector, creating a structural shift from fragmented, independently run clinics to streamlined, multi-unit networks owned by corporate groups and private equity firms. This trend is driven by the growing complexity of veterinary services, which now increasingly require capital-intensive infrastructure such as diagnostic labs, surgical suites, digital imaging, and cloud-based practice management systems, investments that are difficult for single-site operators to make independently.
As pet ownership surges and clients demand more sophisticated, 24/7 services, large consolidators are stepping in to bridge this gap, acquiring independent hospitals and folding them into branded platforms with centralized procurement, HR, marketing, and administrative support. For veterinarians nearing retirement, these buyouts offer a clean exit and financial upside, while younger practitioners benefit from reduced managerial burden and improved access to technology. Meanwhile, corporate groups are utilizing these roll-ups to introduce tiered care models, subscription-based wellness plans, and scalable telehealth services across entire regions. This allows them to capture more lifetime value per client while standardizing quality and pricing, resulting in higher margins and enhanced customer retention.
Furthermore, the consolidation of animal hospitals is unlocking new revenue streams and accelerating the transformation of veterinary care into a consumer-centric, multi-channel service model. By integrating independent practices into larger corporate ecosystems, consolidators can deploy uniform pricing structures, launch centralized booking platforms, and implement AI-enabled analytics to monitor clinical performance and client engagement across hundreds of locations. This level of coordination enables strategic service expansion, such as adding dermatology, dentistry, oncology, and rehabilitation units within existing hospital footprints, boosting the value of each patient visit. It also supports the bundling of services like diagnostics, pharmacy fulfillment, and follow-up care into cohesive care plans that enhance customer loyalty and lifetime spend. Large groups benefit from superior purchasing power, allowing them to negotiate better rates for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, which in turn fuels reinvestment in clinic upgrades and staff training.
Global Veterinary Hospital Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global veterinary hospital market report based on animal, type, sector, and region.