Veterinary Lab Automation Market Report 2026

The veterinary lab automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for faster veterinary diagnostic results, rising prevalence of animal diseases requiring laboratory testing, growth in veterinary healthcare infrastructure, expansion of companion animal healthcare services, adoption of basic laboratory instrumentation in veterinary clinics.

The veterinary lab automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.9 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-throughput diagnostic automation systems, increasing integration of AI and data analytics in veterinary diagnostics, growing focus on precision veterinary medicine, expansion of centralized veterinary diagnostic laboratories, increasing investment in smart laboratory infrastructure and robotics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of robotic sample processing and automated diagnostic workflows in veterinary laboratories, rising integration of AI-driven diagnostic interpretation systems for animal health testing, growing deployment of fully automated hematology and chemistry analyzers in veterinary labs, expansion of cloud-based laboratory information management systems for veterinary diagnostics, increasing use of high-throughput automated sample handling systems to improve testing efficiency.

The increasing adoption of companion animal care is expected to propel the growth of the veterinary lab automation market going forward. Companion animal care refers to the provision of medical, preventive, and wellness services to pets such as dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals. The increasing adoption of companion animal care is being driven by rising pet ownership, as more households are placing greater emphasis on the health and well-being of their pets. Veterinary lab automation supports companion animal care by enabling faster and more accurate diagnostic testing, which facilitates timely treatment and improved health outcomes for pets. For instance, in April 2025, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, spending on veterinary care, including pharmaceuticals and related products dispensed through veterinary clinics in the United States, was projected to total approximately $41.4 billion in 2025. Therefore, the increasing adoption of companion animal care is driving the growth of the veterinary lab automation market.

Leading companies operating in the veterinary lab automation market are focusing on developing advanced diagnostic solutions, such as slide-free cellular analysis, to improve testing accuracy, reduce manual handling, and enhance workflow efficiency in veterinary laboratories. Slide-free cellular analysis is a technique that analyzes and characterizes cells directly in a fluid or native state without the need for microscope slide preparation, often utilizing automated imaging or sensing technologies. For instance, in January 2024, IDEXX Laboratories, a US-based veterinary diagnostics leader, announced the launch of inVue Dx, its groundbreaking slide-free cellular analyzer. The system automates sample processing and digital cytology interpretation, enabling veterinarians to achieve faster turnaround times, minimize human error, and improve diagnostic precision for a variety of tests, including blood and cytology analyses, ultimately enhancing patient care and laboratory efficiency.

In April 2023, Mars Incorporated, a US-based manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and food products, acquired Heska Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Mars aims to broaden its capabilities in automated veterinary diagnostics and specialty solutions, improving laboratory efficiency, testing accuracy, and overall animal healthcare services. Heska Corporation is a US-based provider of advanced veterinary laboratory automation, diagnostics, and specialty healthcare solutions.

Major companies operating in the veterinary lab automation market are Roche Diagnostics International AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Incorporated, Abbott Laboratories Incorporated, Siemens Healthineers AG, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Zoetis Incorporated, Mindray Medical International Limited, bioMérieux SA, IDEXX Laboratories Incorporated, Sysmex Corporation, Bio‑Rad Laboratories Incorporated, EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC, IDvet Innovative Diagnostics Veterinary, DiaSys Diagnostic Systems GmbH, SignalPET Incorporated, Bionote Incorporated, QBC Diagnostics Incorporated, Drew Scientific Incorporated, Cortex Technology Incorporated, Ozelle Med.

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

The veterinary lab automation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as maintenance and repair, workflow optimization, quality control monitoring, technical support, and training and education. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The veterinary lab automation market also includes sales of hematology analyzers, spectrophotometers, sample storage systems, and robotic sample handlers. 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).

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