Pet Industry Statistics USA
The global pet care market is estimated at somewhere between $182 billion and $273 billion in 2025, depending on which research firm's methodology you use — and North America, led by the United States, accounts for roughly a third of it. Behind the consumer-facing spending numbers is an industry going through real structural change: veterinary practice ownership is consolidating fast, corporate groups now generate more than half of companion-animal revenue despite owning a minority of locations, and major mergers are actively reshaping who owns your local vet clinic.
The statistics below combine U.S. industry spending data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), veterinary workforce and market-structure data from AVMA, global market-sizing estimates from independent research firms (shown side by side since they disagree meaningfully by scope and methodology), and public reporting on major industry mergers.
Key Statistics
Total U.S. industry spending, per APPA.
Estimate varies by research firm and market-scope definition.
Largest regional share of the global pet care market (Grand View Research).
88,588 women, 40,968 men, per AVMA.
Up from ~8% in 2011; generates 50%+ of companion-animal revenue.
Southern Veterinary Partners + Mission Veterinary Partners → Mission Pet Health.
Statistics Summary
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
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US Pet Industry Spending (2025)
Total U.S. industry spending, per APPA. |
158B USD |
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Global Pet Care Market (2025)
Estimate varies by research firm and market-scope definition. |
182–273B USD |
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North America's Global Market Share
Largest regional share of the global pet care market (Grand View Research). |
33.5% |
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Active US Veterinarians (2024)
88,588 women, 40,968 men, per AVMA. |
129,556 |
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Corporate-Owned Vet Practices
Up from ~8% in 2011; generates 50%+ of companion-animal revenue. |
25–30% |
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Largest 2025 Veterinary Merger
Southern Veterinary Partners + Mission Veterinary Partners → Mission Pet Health. |
840locations |
For state-by-state pet care employment and wage data, see our pet care industry statistics by state page.
For household spending data behind this industry, see our pet spending statistics page.
Detailed Statistics
| Statistic | Value | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global pet care market (2025, Grand View Research) | 181.9B USD | Narrower market-scope definition. |
Grand View Research
Jan 1, 2026 |
| Global pet care market (2026 projection, Grand View Research) | 190.5B USD | 5.9% CAGR projected through 2033. |
Grand View Research
Jan 1, 2026 |
| Global pet care market (2025, Fortune Business Insights) | 273.42B USD | Broader market-scope definition than Grand View Research. |
Fortune Business Insights
Jan 1, 2026 |
| Global pet care market (2034 projection, Fortune Business Insights) | 499.06B USD |
Fortune Business Insights
Jan 1, 2026 |
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| North America's share of global pet care market | 33.51% | Largest of any region. |
Grand View Research
Jan 1, 2026 |
| US total industry spending (2025) | 158B USD | For comparison against global estimates above. |
APPA State of the Industry
Mar 26, 2026 |
| Active US veterinarians (Dec. 31, 2024) | 129,556 |
AVMA
Jan 1, 2025 |
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| Female veterinarians (2024) | 88,588 | Majority of the active US veterinary workforce. |
AVMA
Jan 1, 2025 |
| Corporate-owned general vet practices (2024–25) | 25–30% | Up from roughly 8% in 2011. |
AVMA economic reporting / industry commentary
Jan 1, 2025 |
| Companion-animal revenue from corporate practices | 50+% | Despite corporate practices being a minority of locations by count. |
AVMA economic reporting / industry commentary
Jan 1, 2025 |
| Mars acquisition of VCA Inc. (2017) | 9.1B USD | 800+ hospitals plus Antech Diagnostics; completed September 12, 2017. |
Mars, Incorporated / VCA Inc. (PR Newswire)
Sep 12, 2017 |
| Mission Pet Health network size (2025) | 840locations | Across 41 states; formed from the SVP–MVP merger. |
Mission Pet Health
Jul 21, 2025 |
Sources
- APPA State of the Industry (Mar 26, 2026) — US total industry spending and growth projections
- AVMA — U.S. Veterinarian Numbers & Economic State of the Profession (2025) — Veterinarian workforce headcount and corporate-ownership trend data
- Grand View Research — Pet Care Market Report (2026) — Global market size, growth projections, and regional share
- Fortune Business Insights — Pet Care Market Report (2026) — Alternative global market size estimate, broader scope than Grand View Research
- Mars, Incorporated / VCA Inc. — Acquisition Completion Announcement (Sep 12, 2017) — Official press release confirming deal value and terms
- Mission Pet Health — Merger Announcement (Jul 21, 2025) — Company's own announcement of the SVP–MVP merger and rebrand
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Data Disclaimer
Information on this page is compiled from publicly available reports, surveys, and industry publications. PetNurture does not conduct original research and cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of third-party data. Users should verify statistics directly with the original source before making decisions based on this information.