The U.S. veterinarians market size was estimated at USD 15.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.67 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.79% from 2025 to 2033. Some of the key factors propelling market growth are a shortage of veterinary professionals driving wage growth & service expansion, expanding pet health concerns & disease burden, and rising government initiatives for veterinarians.
The persistent shortage of veterinarians and licensed technicians in the U.S. is driving the market growth by increasing wages, enhancing practice profitability, and accelerating investment in clinic expansion. According to a June 2024 study, veterinarian burnout has led to early exits from the profession, with projected demand through 2032 requiring 70,092 new veterinarians. However, expected graduates meet only 76% of this demand, creating uneven geographic shortages. Additionally, hospitals face difficulties filling clinical positions and experiencing higher caseload pressure. This drives practices to adopt efficient tools such as tele-triage, workflow automation, and AI-assisted diagnostics.
This scarcity of talent also raises the market value of veterinary services, as clinics increase prices to match labor demand. As a result, the workforce gap intensifies recruitment efforts, specialty training, and practice consolidations, ultimately stimulating growth in veterinary service delivery, staffing solutions, and overall market capacity in the U.S. The chart below highlights the public/corporate employment landscape of U.S. veterinarians with an employment of 14,663 in 2024:
In addition, the increasing prevalence of chronic, lifestyle-related, and age-associated conditions in pets, such as obesity, diabetes, dental disease, arthritis, cancer, and dermatological disorders, is a major driver of the market. As pets live longer and owners humanize pet care, the demand for regular checkups, advanced diagnostics, prescription medications, and disease-management plans continues to grow. Besides this, rising awareness of early-stage detection, preventive wellness programs, and long-term therapeutic care increases the frequency of veterinary visits and expands the scope of services provided. In addition, anxiety and behavioral issues in indoor pets, food allergies, and infectious diseases further heighten clinical caseloads. For instance, researchers reported in December 2024 highlighted a rising concern for pets’ mental well-being. In a survey of nearly 45,000 pet guardians, 99% reported moderate or severe behavioural issues, with separation anxiety and attachment problems being the most common in pets. Thus, expanding health concerns require more veterinary expertise, specialty practitioners, and continuous care models, directly boosting market growth.
Furthermore, supportive government initiatives are significantly driving the growth of the U.S. veterinary industry by expanding workforce capacity, improving access to care, and strengthening national animal health infrastructure. For instance, in November 2025, programs such as the USDA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program provide funding of USD 3.8 million for rural practice enhancement, equipment upgrades, and training initiatives that help clinics expand services and improve operational capability. These grants directly address critical shortages of food-animal veterinarians, enabling more professionals to establish or sustain practices in underserved regions. In addition, federal initiatives such as the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, launched in September 2025, focus on recruitment, retention, and loan-repayment incentives that make veterinary careers more accessible and financially viable. Thus, by building a stronger veterinary workforce, enhancing rural service availability, and improving disease-prevention systems, these government actions propel sustained demand for veterinary professionals across the country.
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The persistent shortage of veterinarians and licensed technicians in the U.S. is driving the market growth by increasing wages, enhancing practice profitability, and accelerating investment in clinic expansion. According to a June 2024 study, veterinarian burnout has led to early exits from the profession, with projected demand through 2032 requiring 70,092 new veterinarians. However, expected graduates meet only 76% of this demand, creating uneven geographic shortages. Additionally, hospitals face difficulties filling clinical positions and experiencing higher caseload pressure. This drives practices to adopt efficient tools such as tele-triage, workflow automation, and AI-assisted diagnostics.
This scarcity of talent also raises the market value of veterinary services, as clinics increase prices to match labor demand. As a result, the workforce gap intensifies recruitment efforts, specialty training, and practice consolidations, ultimately stimulating growth in veterinary service delivery, staffing solutions, and overall market capacity in the U.S. The chart below highlights the public/corporate employment landscape of U.S. veterinarians with an employment of 14,663 in 2024:
In addition, the increasing prevalence of chronic, lifestyle-related, and age-associated conditions in pets, such as obesity, diabetes, dental disease, arthritis, cancer, and dermatological disorders, is a major driver of the market. As pets live longer and owners humanize pet care, the demand for regular checkups, advanced diagnostics, prescription medications, and disease-management plans continues to grow. Besides this, rising awareness of early-stage detection, preventive wellness programs, and long-term therapeutic care increases the frequency of veterinary visits and expands the scope of services provided. In addition, anxiety and behavioral issues in indoor pets, food allergies, and infectious diseases further heighten clinical caseloads. For instance, researchers reported in December 2024 highlighted a rising concern for pets’ mental well-being. In a survey of nearly 45,000 pet guardians, 99% reported moderate or severe behavioural issues, with separation anxiety and attachment problems being the most common in pets. Thus, expanding health concerns require more veterinary expertise, specialty practitioners, and continuous care models, directly boosting market growth.
Furthermore, supportive government initiatives are significantly driving the growth of the U.S. veterinary industry by expanding workforce capacity, improving access to care, and strengthening national animal health infrastructure. For instance, in November 2025, programs such as the USDA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program provide funding of USD 3.8 million for rural practice enhancement, equipment upgrades, and training initiatives that help clinics expand services and improve operational capability. These grants directly address critical shortages of food-animal veterinarians, enabling more professionals to establish or sustain practices in underserved regions. In addition, federal initiatives such as the Rural Veterinary Action Plan, launched in September 2025, focus on recruitment, retention, and loan-repayment incentives that make veterinary careers more accessible and financially viable. Thus, by building a stronger veterinary workforce, enhancing rural service availability, and improving disease-prevention systems, these government actions propel sustained demand for veterinary professionals across the country.
U.S. Veterinarians Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. The report has segmented the U.S. veterinarians market report based on type and gender:U.S. Veterinarians Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Public/Corporate
- Private
U.S. Veterinarians Gender Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
- Male
- Female
- Others
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends & Scope
Chapter 4. U.S. Veterinarians Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
Chapter 5. U.S. Veterinarians Market: Gender Estimates & Trend Analysis
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 120 |
| Published | December 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 15.87 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 30.67 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.7% |
| Regions Covered | United States |
