U.S. pet ownership statistics
See numbers of pets, pet-owning households, veterinary visits, and veterinary expenditures in the United States.
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New report takes a deep dive into pet ownership
The new 2022 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook examines types of pet owners, spending on veterinary care, veterinary visits, and client…
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Pet population still on the rise, with fewer pets per household
Preliminary results from a survey of over 2,000 pet owners indicate that pet populations and the percentage of households owning pets have increased,…
National Pet Week veterinary toolkit
National Pet Week® helps veterinarians promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives. Use these practical tools for veterinary…
Social media for National Pet Week
National Pet Week® offers an opportunity for veterinarians to promote responsible pet ownership and honor the pets in our lives with the help of AVMA…
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Young veterinarians bring unique perspective to ownership
Recent graduates who become practice owners could bring innovative ideas to a changing industry.
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Free for the profession: Pet demographic report
As part of AVMA’s commitment to support the veterinary community through the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve made the AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics…
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Dog ownership and veterinary visits by income bracket
Over 30% of dog-owning households with annual income of less than $20,000 reported not seeing a veterinarian at least once a year.
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Getting pets to the vet
Research shows that the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is a critical component in getting pets into our practices for routine…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2024
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 5-11, with themes for each day of the week.
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2023
The AVMA will be celebrating National Pet Week, held this year from May 7-13, with themes for each day of the week.
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Celebrate National Pet Week in your clinic
Celebrate all pets do for us during National Pet Week®! Observed the first week of May each year, National Pet Week is an opportunity not only to…
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AVMA celebrates National Pet Week 2020
The AVMA is celebrating “A Lifetime of Love” again for National Pet Week 2020, held this year from May 3-9.
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Keep in good financial health with sessions from AVMA economics team
Members of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Division will give three presentations on Saturday, July 30, at AVMA Convention 2022 for in-person attendees…
Reports and statistics
Providing economic insights and market data, AVMA reports and data inform discussions on the most pressing issues facing veterinary medicine.
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Speaker encourages profession to better resemble public it serves
“Not everyone knows there are veterinarians of color,” said Dr. Priscilla Bowens, a Black veterinarian speaking during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
AVMA membership data
View AVMA membership numbers by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2023.
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Chart of the month: Shifting demand for veterinarians
Editor's Note: This post kicks off a new feature on the AVMA@Work blog. Every month, we'll feature a chart, graph, or infographic to illustrate…
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Mars acquires Heska in $1.3B deal
Mars Inc. and Heska Corp. have entered into a agreement that Mars will buy the diagnostic veterinary equipment firm for $1.3 billion.
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It’s never too early to plan for closing your practice
Closing a veterinary practice is a complex process regulated by state law and moral obligations that owners should familiarize themselves with sooner…
U.S. veterinarians 2020
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary employment statistics by species category, employment type, and medical discipline as of December 31, 2020.…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2019
Market research data: View U.S. veterinary positions as of December 31, 2019.
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Economist gives big-picture view of economy, veterinary profession
The U.S. economy is likely heading toward a recession along with much of the world, according to a leading economist, who anticipates a shortage of…