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South Africa Veterinary Services Market Size & Outlook

The veterinary services market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,647.3 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 1.4% is expected of South Africa veterinary services market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$1,410.5
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$1,496.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$1,647.3
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
1.4%
South Africa Veterinary Services Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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South Africa veterinary services market highlights

  • The South Africa veterinary services market generated a revenue of USD 1,410.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,647.3 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, production animals was the largest revenue generating animal type in 2025.
  • Companion Animals is the most lucrative animal type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Veterinary services market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 1,410.5 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 1,647.3 million
Growth rate1.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentProduction animals
Fastest growing segmentCompanion Animals
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationProduction Animals, Companion Animals
Key market players worldwideCVS Group PLC, National Veterinary Associates, Pets at Home Group PLC, Greencross Vets, Fetch Pet Care, IVC Evidensia, PetSmart, Airpets International


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.9% of the global veterinary services market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa veterinary services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Oman is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 496.3 million by 2033.

In South Africa, about 3.9 million tons of beef, poultry, lamb, and pork meat are consumed per annum. Increasing population and growing consumption are boosting market growth. South Africa consumes approximately 312 million kg of seafood annually. Aquaculture production is becoming popular in the country with growing government focus.

The Operation Phakisa program aims to stimulate job creation and encourage food security by investing in the ocean economy, including aquaculture. Infectious diseases are particularly problematic in the country. These factors are expected to contribute to the market growth during the forecast period.

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Publish Date: Apr 13, 2026

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Veterinary Services Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
CVS Group PLCView profile 9,100Owen Road, CVS House, Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom, IP22 4ERwww.cvsukltd.co.uk
IVC EvidensiaView profile 10001+Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom, Europewww.ivcevidensia.com
Mars Group Holdings CorpView profile 7551-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Pets at Home Group PLCView profile 8,369Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Handforth, Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK9 3RNwww.petsathome.com
RoverView profile 5001-10000Seattle, Washington, United States, North Americawww.rover.com
Airpets InternationalView profile 11-50Hurst, Texas, United States, North Americaairpetsinternational.com
National Veterinary AssociatesView profile 1001-5000Agoura Hills, California, United States, North Americawww.nva.com/
Greencross VetsView profile 1001-5000Ryde, New South Wales, Australia, Oceaniawww.greencrossvet.com.au
PetSmartView profile 10001+Phoenix, Arizona, United States, North Americawww.petsmart.com/
Fetch Pet CareView profile 1-10Livonia, Michigan, United States, North Americawww.fetchpetcare.com/

South Africa Veterinary Services Market Outlook

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Production Animals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.68% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa veterinary services market based on production animals, companion animals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




In South Africa, about 3.9 million tons of beef, poultry, lamb, and pork meat are consumed per annum. Increasing population and growing consumption are boosting market growth. South Africa consumes approximately 312 million kg of seafood annually. Aquaculture production is becoming popular in the country with growing government focus.

The Operation Phakisa program aims to stimulate job creation and encourage food security by investing in the ocean economy, including aquaculture. Infectious diseases are particularly problematic in the country. These factors are expected to contribute to the market growth during the forecast period.

  • South Africa Veterinary Services Market Animal Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Production Animals
    • Companion Animals
  • South Africa Veterinary Services Market Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Medical Services
    • Non-Medical Services

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