Veterinary Education Market Report 2025

This Veterinary Education market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The veterinary education market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.89 billion in 2024 to $3.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing pet ownership and companion animal care demands, growing awareness of animal health and welfare, expansion of veterinary practices and clinics, rising investment in veterinary research and education, and enhanced funding and grants for veterinary programs.

The veterinary education market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing pet ownership and companion animal care demands, growing awareness of animal health and welfare, expansion of veterinary practices and clinics, rising investment in veterinary research and education, and enhanced funding and grants for veterinary programs. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for specialized veterinary services, growth in animal health expenditures, expansion of online and distance learning platforms, rising focus on veterinary public health and zoonotic diseases, and rising integration of AI and data analytics in veterinary education.

The growing demand for animal grooming services is anticipated to drive the expansion of the veterinary education market. Animal grooming includes various treatments and care routines such as bathing, brushing, trimming, and nail clipping, all aimed at maintaining pets' health, hygiene, and appearance. This increase in demand is fueled by higher pet ownership rates, a rising focus on pet health and wellness, and a greater awareness of the aesthetic and hygiene needs of pets. Veterinary education supports this trend by equipping professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to better understand pet health, recognize grooming-related health issues, and ensure overall animal well-being. For example, the American Pet Products Association reported that spending on pet grooming, dog walking, and boarding rose to $12.3 billion in 2023, up from $11.4 billion in 2022. This surge in demand for grooming services is contributing to the growth of the veterinary education market.

Leading companies in the veterinary education market are focusing on creating new academies, such as the Veterinary Educators Academy, to expand training capabilities and improve the skills of veterinary professionals. The Veterinary Educators Academy is a professional development initiative aimed at enhancing the teaching abilities of veterinary faculty by promoting innovative education strategies and effective teaching methods to improve learning outcomes in veterinary education. For example, in June 2022, Cornell University, a U.S.-based research institution, launched the Cornell Veterinary Educators Academy (CVEA). The academy focuses on advancing veterinary education by offering a Fellows program, which helps build a professional network of faculty members with shared interests and goals in veterinary education.

In October 2023, EQT AB, a private equity firm based in Sweden, acquired VetPartners for $1.4 billion. This acquisition allows EQT to expand its global presence in veterinary care by integrating VetPartners, a leading provider in the Asia-Pacific region, into its portfolio. EQT plans to use this investment to boost VetPartners' diagnostic capabilities, technology, and overall growth, aiming to deliver high-quality healthcare for pets. VetPartners, based in the UK, specializes in animal care training and education services.

Major companies operating in the veterinary education market are IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, The University of Edinburgh - Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Kansas College of Veterinary Medicine, Banfield Pet Hospital LLC, MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets, The University of Sydney - Faculty of Veterinary Science, St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis - School of Veterinary Medicine, Patterson Veterinary University, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, VetPartners Limited, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow - School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Information Network (VIN), The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, VetEducation.com.au, VetPrep, VetMedTeam.

North America was the largest region in the veterinary education market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the veterinary education market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the veterinary education market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Veterinary education encompasses the formal training and instruction given to individuals aiming for careers in veterinary medicine, concentrating on animal health, treatment, and care. This education combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills required for diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases across various animal species.

Veterinary education covers several key specialties, including veterinary surgery, veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and animal grooming. Veterinary surgery focuses on performing surgical procedures to address injuries, diseases, or conditions in animals, ranging from routine spaying and neutering to advanced orthopedic surgeries. The educational offerings include graduate programs, post-graduate courses, and standalone courses. These courses are delivered through various modes, such as in-person classes and e-learning, and are provided by both public and private institutions to cater to new students and practicing veterinarians.

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The veterinary education market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as continuing education courses, professional training programs, workshops, seminars, and online learning platforms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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