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NAICS 541940

Veterinary Services

Key Figures

Establishments
34,296
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
475,106
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$62.8B
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 541940 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.

Illustrative examples

  • Animal hospitals
  • Veterinary clinics
  • Veterinarians' offices
  • Veterinary testing laboratories

Which code does this activity belong in?

NAICS 541940 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.

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Where this sits

54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services541 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services54194 Veterinary Services