United Kingdom (UK) Veterinary Services Market Overview, 2028
The veterinary service market in the United Kingdom is a dynamic and essential component of the country's commitment to animal health and welfare. The United Kingdom, renowned for its long history in veterinary medicine and unwavering commitment to expanding the discipline, provides a broad variety of services catering to a diverse spectrum of animals, from beloved pets to cattle. The UK's veterinary sector illustrates a harmonic marriage of tradition and innovation, with a blend of cutting-edge technology, a solid regulatory framework, and a culture that places a high priority on animal connection. The primary reasons driving market expansion include advances in technology that are leading to breakthroughs in animal healthcare, increased pet ownership, and increased productivity in the face of a developing zoonosis. For example, the UK government invested more than EUR 200 million in zoonotic disease prevention in February 2022. The money was distributed to research institutions mostly concerned with avian flu and bovine TB. The United Kingdom has a long history in veterinary medicine, with the world's first veterinary school opening in London in 1791. This legacy has resulted in a field-wide culture of competence and creativity. The United Kingdom provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including companion animal care, cattle health, horse medicine, exotic animal care, and more. This range of services guarantees that different animals receive specialized care that is tailored to their specific needs.
According to the research report ""United Kingdom Veterinary Services Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Veterinary Services market is expected to reach market size of USD 6.42 Billion by 2028. The United Kingdom makes use of cutting-edge veterinary care technologies, including diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive operations, telemedicine, and digital health records. These technologies improve accuracy, efficiency, and care quality. Pet ownership is well ingrained in the UK, with many individuals viewing their pets as extended family members. This culture creates a high demand for veterinary services, which range from simple check-ups to advanced medical treatments. Equine medicine is a key specialization given the UK's strong equestrian culture. Veterinary specialists are concerned with the health of horses and provide services such as lameness evaluations, dentistry, reproductive care, and nutritional counselling. Veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom are trained in a wide range of surgical operations, both standard and specialized. This might include everything from simple spaying and neutering to advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Wellness services, including dietary counselling, weight management, and behavioural consultations, were being offered by veterinary clinics in the United Kingdom in addition to medical treatments. This demonstrated a comprehensive approach to pet health. As pet owners sought holistic and non-invasive treatments for their animals, alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, and herbal medicine grew in favour.
The animal type of the market include production animals and companion animals. Companion animal type is expected register highest CAGR during the forecast period. In the United Kingdom, there has been a tremendous shift in how people see pets. Pets are increasingly seen as treasured family members and companions, resulting in a greater desire to invest in their health and well-being via veterinarian services. Smaller living quarters and a shift toward apartment living have resulted from urbanization, making it easier to keep companion animals like dogs and cats. This trend has contributed to the rise in pet ownership and demand for veterinary services in cities. The service type of the market include physical health monitoring, surgery, diagnostic tests & imaging, artificial insemination, grooming, vaccination, and others (biosecurity, dental care, etc). Diagnostic test and imaging service is predicted to register highest growth rate during the forecast period in United Kingdom. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic techniques have substantially increased the accuracy and efficiency of recognizing numerous medical diseases in animals due to technological advancements. These developments allow veterinarians to make more informed decisions and give more tailored treatments. As pet insurance grows more prevalent in the UK, pet owners are more willing to invest in diagnostic testing and imaging services because they know they will be financially covered for these medical procedures.
Based on end user market is majorly segmented into veterinary hospital, veterinary clinic, outdoors/ ambulatory, and online. Veterinary services are increasing in demand by outdoors/ ambulatory in United Kingdom. Veterinary services provided outside or through ambulatory practices are in high demand in the United Kingdom as a result of a convergence of factors highlighting the benefits of mobile veterinary care, changing animal owner needs, and the evolving landscape of veterinary medicine. The convenience, flexibility, and capacity to serve varied animal populations have contributed to an increase in demand for outdoor and ambulatory veterinary services. Ambulatory veterinary services have evolved as a preferred alternative for pet owners seeking individualized and accessible treatment for their animals. Furthermore, ambulatory veterinary services are ideal for rural and distant places where access to traditional brick-and-mortar veterinary clinics may be limited. Ambulatory veterinarians provide a lifeline for animal owners who may not have easy access to specialized care in such places. The ability to reach these underserved areas helps fuel the increased demand for ambulatory care.
Considered in this report:
• Geography: United Kingdom
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028
Aspects covered in this report:
• United Kingdom Veterinary Services market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation
By Animal Type:
• Production Animals
• Companion Animals
By Service Type:
• Physical Health Monitoring
• Surgery
• Diagnostic Tests & Imaging
• Artificial Insemination
• Grooming
• Vaccination
• Others (Biosecurity, Dental Care, etc)
By End User:
• Veterinary Hospital
• Veterinary Clinic
• Outdoors/ Ambulatory
• Online
The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.
Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Veterinary Service industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.