Veterinary Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 54194 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 541940, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Animal hospitals
- Veterinary clinics
- Veterinarians' offices
- Veterinary testing laboratories
Which code does this activity belong in?
Veterinary Services comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners providing medical, dental, or surgical services to animals, along with testing laboratories that support veterinary practitioners. The boundary with All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services rests on licensure and direct patient care; veterinary testing laboratories classified here operate specifically to support licensed practitioners, whereas laboratories providing general scientific testing services without veterinary specialization are classified in All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.
Written for NAICS 541940, the only detailed industry in this group.