The U.S. pet industry reached approximately $158 billion in spending in 2024, with $41 billion spent on veterinary care and product sales. APPA projects total U.S. pet industry sales to reach $165 billion in 2026.

The veterinary services market is also expected to keep expanding. Grand View Research estimates the U.S. veterinary services market at $38.2 billion in 2025, growing to $40.3 billion in 2026, with a projected 7.9% CAGR through 2033.

But the market is also becoming more selective.

According to AVMA-reported 2025 pet owner data, pet owners spent about $1,700 annually on their pets, and veterinary care represented 32.4% of total household pet-related expenditures. The average reported cost of the last veterinary visit rose to $200 in 2025, compared with $147 in 2024.

That matters for veterinary location strategy.

A growing industry does not mean every site can support a successful veterinary clinic.

Before signing a lease, veterinary practices should evaluate:

Pet-owning households
Household income profile
Traffic and parking
Visibility and access
Competition
Nearby complementary uses
Service model fit
Local demand

A general veterinary clinic, urgent care clinic, specialty practice, emergency hospital, grooming service, or boarding facility may each require a different trade area and client base.

At Maison RZK, we help veterinary practices study the market behind the location before committing.

Because the goal is not just to find space.

The goal is to choose a location where the clinic has the best chance to grow.

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