U.K. Veterinary Services Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK veterinary services market highlights
- The UK veterinary services market generated a revenue of USD 13,162.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 22,972.1 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% 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 2025 | USD 13,162.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 22,972.1 million |
| Growth rate | 7.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Production animals |
| Fastest growing segment | Companion Animals |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Production Animals, Companion Animals |
| Key market players worldwide | CVS 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, UK accounted for 8.4% 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 Europe, UK veterinary services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Norway is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 2,437.9 million by 2033.
The veterinary industry in the UK is expected to continue growing in the coming years due to factors such as an increase in pet ownership, advances in veterinary technology, and an aging pet population. In addition, pet owners are more willing to spend money on their pet’s healthcare, which has led to increased revenue for veterinary services.
According to the UK Pet Population report by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), there were approximately 13 million pet dogs and 12 million cats in the UK in 2022. It was also estimated in 2022 that 62% of households (17.4 million) will have pets. Hence, this high number of pets has resulted in an increase in the number of veterinary hospitals and clinics.
There are currently over 4,000 veterinary practices in the UK, with the majority of them being small, privately owned practices. As a result, the demand for veterinary services in the UK has grown significantly in the past decades.
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Publish Date: Apr 13, 2026
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Veterinary Services Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Group PLC | View profile | 9,100 | Owen Road, CVS House, Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom, IP22 4ER | www.cvsukltd.co.uk |
| IVC Evidensia | View profile | 10001+ | Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom, Europe | www.ivcevidensia.com |
| Mars Group Holdings Corp | View profile | 755 | 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 | www.mars-ghd.co.jp |
| Pets at Home Group PLC | View profile | 8,369 | Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Handforth, Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK9 3RN | www.petsathome.com |
| Rover | View profile | 5001-10000 | Seattle, Washington, United States, North America | www.rover.com |
| Airpets International | View profile | 11-50 | Hurst, Texas, United States, North America | airpetsinternational.com |
| National Veterinary Associates | View profile | 1001-5000 | Agoura Hills, California, United States, North America | www.nva.com/ |
| Greencross Vets | View profile | 1001-5000 | Ryde, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | www.greencrossvet.com.au |
| PetSmart | View profile | 10001+ | Phoenix, Arizona, United States, North America | www.petsmart.com/ |
| Fetch Pet Care | View profile | 1-10 | Livonia, Michigan, United States, North America | www.fetchpetcare.com/ |
U.K. Veterinary Services Market Outlook
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Production Animals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.15% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. veterinary services market based on production animals, companion animals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The veterinary industry in the UK is expected to continue growing in the coming years due to factors such as an increase in pet ownership, advances in veterinary technology, and an aging pet population. In addition, pet owners are more willing to spend money on their pet’s healthcare, which has led to increased revenue for veterinary services.
According to the UK Pet Population report by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), there were approximately 13 million pet dogs and 12 million cats in the UK in 2022. It was also estimated in 2022 that 62% of households (17.4 million) will have pets. Hence, this high number of pets has resulted in an increase in the number of veterinary hospitals and clinics.
There are currently over 4,000 veterinary practices in the UK, with the majority of them being small, privately owned practices. As a result, the demand for veterinary services in the UK has grown significantly in the past decades.
- U.K. Veterinary Services Market Animal Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Production Animals
- Companion Animals
- U.K. Veterinary Services Market Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Medical Services
- Non-Medical Services
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U.K. Veterinary Services Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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