Veterinary Surgical Instruments Market Report 2026

The veterinary surgical instruments market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.44 billion in 2025 to $1.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing companion animal ownership, growth in veterinary hospitals and clinics, rising incidence of orthopedic and soft tissue disorders, advancements in basic veterinary surgical tools, improving access to veterinary care.

The veterinary surgical instruments market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in complex and specialty animal surgeries, rising spending on advanced veterinary procedures, increasing demand for precision surgical instruments, expansion of veterinary healthcare infrastructure, technological innovation in surgical devices. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for advanced surgical procedures in pets, growing adoption of minimally invasive veterinary surgeries, increasing focus on surgical precision and safety, expansion of specialty veterinary surgical services, rising volume of companion animal surgeries.

The rapid rise in pet ownership is expected to drive growth in the veterinary surgical instrument market in the coming years. Pet ownership refers to caring for a domesticated animal as a companion, including providing food, shelter, medical care, and emotional support to ensure its well-being. The increase in pet ownership is fueled by a growing demand for companionship and emotional support, leading to higher rates of pet adoption and long-term care. Veterinary surgical instruments support pet ownership by enabling safe and effective surgical procedures, improving animal health, recovery, and overall quality of life. For example, in October 2023, according to the World Animal Foundation, a US-based platform promoting animal rights and ethical pet ownership, there were 65.1 million dogs in the US compared to 46.5 million cats. Additionally, horse owners possessed 2.2 million horses, while saltwater fish tanks were owned by 11 million people. Therefore, the rapid increase in pet ownership is propelling the veterinary surgical instrument market.

Leading players in the veterinary surgical instruments market are developing innovative technologies, such as advanced portable veterinary ultrasound systems, to improve diagnostic accuracy, mobility for field veterinarians, and real-time imaging during surgical procedures. A cutting-edge veterinary portable ultrasound system is an advanced imaging device specifically designed for veterinary applications. For instance, in May 2024, Esaote North America Inc., a US-based medical products company, launched the MyLab Omega eXP VET, a state-of-the-art portable ultrasound system for veterinary use. The system enhances diagnostic imaging capabilities, providing high-resolution images from superficial to deeper tissues to ensure precise and accurate diagnostics.

In March 2025, Creative Science, a US-based veterinary medical solutions provider, acquired Infiniti Medical LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Creative Science aimed to expand its veterinary innovation portfolio by strengthening technological capabilities and broadening product offerings in interventional radiology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic solutions for animal health professionals globally. Infiniti Medical LLC is a US-based animal health technology company specializing in advanced veterinary medical devices and technologies, including Vet Stent solutions and digital health innovations.

Major companies operating in the veterinary surgical instruments market are B. Braun Vet Care GmbH, Jorgen KRUUSE A/S, Neogen Corporation, Ethicon Inc., Jorgensen Laboratories, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, GerMedUSA Inc., Sklar Surgical Instruments, World Precision Instruments Inc., Stille AB, Eickemeyer Veterinary Equipment Limited, KLS Martin Group, Avante Health Solutions, Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, Summit Hill Laboratories, IM3 Inc., VetSurg Inc., Surgical Holdings Ltd., VSSI (Veterinary Surgical Solutions Inc., Vet Surgical Instruments.

North America was the largest region in the veterinary surgical instruments market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the veterinary surgical instruments market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the veterinary surgical instruments market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the veterinary surgical instruments market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have impacted the veterinary surgical instruments market by increasing the cost of imported surgical tools, electrosurgery equipment, and sterilization systems, affecting pricing and procurement timelines. Companion animal and farm animal surgery segments are most affected, particularly in North America and Europe due to reliance on imported instruments from Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, supply chain diversification, and development of cost-efficient surgical instruments, supporting long-term market resilience.

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Veterinary surgical instruments play a vital role in enabling veterinarians and their teams to perform surgeries, contributing significantly to the health and longevity of animals. These tools facilitate access to soft tissue, bone procedures, lesion isolation, and structural repair or removal during treatment processes.

Key products in the field of veterinary surgical instruments include sutures, staplers, various accessories, handheld devices, and electrosurgery instruments. Sutures, staplers, and related accessories are indispensable surgical supplies utilized by veterinarians for wound closure and tissue integrity preservation post-surgery. They are essential in diverse veterinary surgical procedures encompassing soft tissue surgeries, sterilization, gynecology, urology, dental interventions, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and more, addressing the needs of both companion and farm animals.

The veterinary surgical instruments market consists of sales of biopsy punches and needles, castration and spaying instruments and dental instruments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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