Veterinary Software Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Type (Practice Management Software, Veterinary Imaging Software, and Others), By Deployment (On-Premise and Cloud-based), By Animal Type (Companion and Livestock), By End User (Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2026-2034

The global veterinary software market size was valued at USD 1.65 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.87 billion in 2026 to USD 5.09 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 13.37% during the forecast period.

The global veterinary software market is expected to grow rapidly on a global scale, due to the growing popularity of the digital transformation of veterinary practices. Veterinary Practice Management Software (or simply veterinary software) is computer software used by veterinarians to allow more efficient management of administrative, clinical and financial aspects of their veterinary clinic. It can serve as a central location to manage patient records, appointments, client billing, communication with pet owners, inventory, and reports, among others. The increase in the number of pets and technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and telemedicine are major areas that are contributing to the growth of the market. The use of billing and scheduling software in pet clinics is very common as 5,820 pet clinics out of the total in North America had adopted these tools by 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Veterinary Software Market Driver

AI, IoT, and Cloud Integration Transform Veterinary Diagnostics and Treatment

Artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud computing have transformed the field of veterinary care by increasing the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment planning. Furthermore, the worldwide growth in the number of pets has led to an increased need in effective software systems to deal with the rise in the number of patients. Indeed, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration data, in 2023, 3,980 animal hospitals in North America implemented electronic medical record solutions, highlighting the tendency of veterinary practices to undergo digital transformation.

Veterinary Software Market Restraint

High Deployment Costs Limit Veterinary Software Adoption Among Small Practices

The capital cost of implements (veterinary) software deployment, both in terms of infrastructure and training, is a prohibitive factor to small time practices. Security of data is another issue that obstructs the adoption since the confidentiality of patient data is paramount. The U.S. national Institutes of Health reported that in 2023, 2,150 veterinarians in North America utilized mobile health tracking applications, indicating the demand in secure and complaint solutions.

Veterinary Software Market Opportunity

Technological Innovation Opens New Frontiers in Emerging Veterinary Markets

Asia Pacific and Latin America are home to emerging markets, so there is a huge growth potential given the rising investments in veterinary infrastructure. Market potential is further increased through the development of mobile applications in scheduling appointments and remote monitoring. The statistics provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology reveal that in 2023, 320 colleges of veterinary medicine in North America made use of simulation software, meaning that the use of cutting-edge technologies is becoming increasingly approved.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Key Industry Trends
• Segmentation Analysis
• Regional Market Performance
• Key Industry Developments
• Competitive Landscape

Analysis By Type

By Type, the Veterinary Software Market is divided into Practice Management Software, Veterinary Imaging Software & Others. 

The Practice Management Software is a market leader as many use it in scheduling, billing, and communicating with clients. Veterinary Imaging Software is likely to experience a tremendous growth, supported with improvement of diagnostic technologies.

Analysis By Deployment

By Deployment, the Veterinary Software Market is divided into On-Premise, Cloud-based. 

Cloud based deployment is expected to dominate the market, due to its scalability, cost effectiveness and remote access. The U.S. Department of Energy data shows that in 2023, 2,890 veterinary practices in North America had access to cloud storage.

Analysis By Animal Type

By Animal Type, the Veterinary Software Market is divided into Companion, Livestock. 

The Companion segment is the largest, owing to the high pet ownership rates and the rising expenditures on pet healthcare. Livestock segment is expected to expand significantly, aided by the requirement of effective herd management systems.

Analysis By End User

By End User, the Veterinary Software Market is divided into Veterinary Hospitals/ Clinics & Others. 

Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics have the largest share, as they are greatly incorporating software to manage patients and efficiency in their operations.

Regional Analysis

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Based on geography, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Market data demonstrate that North America is the highest shareholder in the veterinary software market in 2024. The leadership of the region is due to the well-developed digital environment and the number of citizens who own pets. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5,820 veterinary clinics had adopted billing and scheduling software by 2023. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics clients communication system has been adopted by 3,260 animal care centers at the same period. Besides, the U.S. Department of Energy statistics show that 2,890 practices had already adopted cloud storage solution, which evidence the high level of acceptance of modern veterinary technologies in the region.

According to the industry reports, Europe has a large market share. The Federal Statistical Office of Germany revealed that in 2023, 2,360 veterinary practices use EHR software. Observations on the market indicate that France is relatively advancing in the implementation of AI, where 1,190 diagnostic platforms are operating in clinics. The UK Office for National Statistics data demonstrates that 1,370 veterinary hospitals had already adopted data analytics tools. The development of the region is also supported by the fact that, according to the statistics given by the Central Bureau of Statistics in Sweden, there are 430 clinics with appointment software, which indicates the founded use of veterinary technology solutions in Europe.

Asia Pacific is coming up as the fastest growing region where the market report suggests that there is a great scope of expansion. National Bureau of Statistics of China reported that, in 2023, the number of veterinary clinics that had incorporated integrated software system was 5,240. Records provided by India NITI Aayog indicate 3,360 animal hospitals utilizing digital EMR systems in the same period. According to the ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan, the number of veterinary schools using simulation platform was 720. The National Statistical Office of South Korea records 1,840 mobile service users whereas General Statistics Office of Vietnam records 840 clinics having inventory management systems which prove how fast the region adopts the technology.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• IDEXX (U.S.)
• Covetrus (U.S.)
• Patterson Companies, Inc. (U.S.)
• Carestream Health (U.S.)
• Shepherd Veterinary Solutions (U.S.)
• Nordhealth (Finland)
• Animal Intelligence Software (U.S.)
• FirmCloud Corp (U.S.)
• DaySmart Software (U.S.)
• Farmbrite (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments

• In January 2022, Covetrus announced the release of Covetrus Pulse, a cloud-based veterinary practice management operating system.
• In February 2024, IDEXX Laboratories has enhanced its Vello platform by adding more communication and workflow tools.
• In June 2024, The EMR platform Vet Connect has added a feature of a pet health score to support patient monitoring.