How Many Veterinary Clinics Are in the USA?

The veterinary services industry in the USA is rapidly growing, driven by increasing pet ownership and a rising demand for animal healthcare. However, with this growth comes the need for more strategic site selection and location assessment for veterinary clinics. Many veterinary service providers make location decisions based on trends or convenience, only to face challenges down the line that affect their profitability.

In this article, we’ll explore the current landscape of veterinary services in the USA, focusing on how generative AI can assist in optimizing location choices for veterinary clinics.

The Population of Veterinary Service Establishments in the USA

The healthcare services sector in the United States comprises more than 238,759 healthcare establishments, including general practice clinics, specialized animal hospitals, and emergency services. From our USA Healthcare Dataset, there are over 5,588 veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.

Understanding the population and distribution of these establishments is key for any new clinic seeking to establish itself in this competitive space.

Business owners often ask, ‘How many veterinary clinics are in the USA?’ or ‘Where are veterinary service establishments concentrated across different states?’. Here’s how we use generative AI to answer these questions. Paired with our USA datasets, healthcare organizations can use Polygon AI to determine the population of veterinary service facilities operating in a particular region to develop data-driven strategies by asking questions like:

• How many healthcare centers are within a 1 km radius of this area?
• What’s the population density of this area?
• What opportunities exist for expanding healthcare establishments in this area?

Distribution of Veterinary Services in the USA States

Knowing the distribution of veterinary service establishments across USA states is critical and useful information for veterinary establishments seeking to expand to various states in the USA.

States like Texas, California, Oregon, and New York Missouri have a high density of veterinary clinics and animal hospitals due to large populations and high pet ownership rates. In contrast, states like West Virginia, Delaware, and Rhode Island have fewer clinics relative to their land area.

Texas has over 805 veterinary service establishments across the USA, making it the state with the highest number of veterinary clinics and animal hospitals followed by California with 646  and Oregon with 321 veterinary service establishments.

Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, and Colorado have around 100-200 veterinary service establishments.

Rhode Island, the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Vermont have the lowest recorded veterinary service establishments across the USA.

Ratings of Veterinary Services in the USA

The reputation of a veterinary clinic plays a significant role in its success. Clinics with high ratings and positive reviews naturally attract more clients. However, understanding the regional differences in customer satisfaction can guide decisions about service offerings and help identify markets where high-quality clinics are in short supply.

There are over 284 5-star rated veterinary clinics and animal hospitals in the USA. Most of these 5-star rated veterinary health establishments are in California, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Florida, Minnesota, and Oklahoma.

With the help of Polygon AI and xMap’s USA healthcare dataset, businesses can quickly assess the rating trends in any given area by asking Polygon AI questions like:

• What is the average rating of hospitals within a 5 km radius of this property?
• Which areas are underserved in terms of high-quality healthcare services?

By identifying areas with poorly rated clinics, veterinary businesses can offer superior services and establish themselves as the go-to provider in the region.

Services Provided by Healthcare Establishments in the USA

Veterinary clinics are just one part of the broader USA healthcare industry. They often need to assess the availability of other animal healthcare establishments like animal hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and specialty veterinary services. Understanding how these establishments are distributed allows new veterinary clinics to position themselves strategically.

While we’ve identified approximately 5,588 veterinary clinics and animal hospitals, there are over 3,843 Community Health Centers, 1,304 dental clinics, 6,130 ****urgent care centers, 584 surgical hospitals, 470 children's hospitals, and approximately 58 women’s hospitals recognized across the USA.

With the USA healthcare dataset and generative AI, businesses can explore the presence of other healthcare providers in any region by asking questions like:

• What healthcare services are available within 5 km of this area?
• How many healthcare establishments are within 1 km of this property?

This detailed analysis helps avoid costly site selection errors by ensuring that CHCs are placed where they can have the most significant impact, complementing existing healthcare services rather than competing with them.

Traffic Data of Veterinary Service Establishments in the USA

One of the most overlooked factors in site suitability for veterinary clinics is traffic data. High visibility and ease of access are crucial for veterinary services that rely on foot traffic and appointments. By analyzing traffic patterns, businesses can ensure they place their clinic in an area that maximizes customer visits.

From our USA dataset, 781 veterinary service establishments are highly visited, 18 are known to have average visitations, and 2,490 have above-average visitations. So most of the veterinary service establishments have above-average visitations. In comparison, community health centers are mostly highly visited which indicates a greater demand for community centers than veterinary services.

Polygon AI offers detailed traffic data, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions. These real-time insights can be gathered by asking our generative AI questions like:

• What are the daily and weekly traffic patterns of this area?
• What is the foot traffic pattern of hospitals within 5 km from this property?
• What are the peak traffic hours around this location?
• What is the average traffic score of hospitals in this area?

By incorporating traffic data into site selection, veterinary service providers can ensure that their clinic is easily accessible and visible, improving client retention and overall success.

Top Veterinary Facilities in the USA: Customer Review Data

Customer reviews provide invaluable insight into what clients expect from veterinary services. Analyzing reviews can help businesses identify pain points and common complaints, enabling them to provide better services and avoid the mistakes of their competitors.

There are 5 veterinary facilities in the USA with over 2,000 reviews and they also have good ratings (4.5-5 star-rated). They are located in Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Missouri: Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids, Lambert Vet Supply LLC, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) - Tinton Falls, Crosby Veterinary Clinic, and Pet Resource Center of Kansas City.

Using xMap’s USA healthcare dataset and Polygon AI, businesses can access and analyze reviews across different regions, helping them answer questions like:

• What are the most common themes in patient reviews of community health centers?
• How can a new hospital differentiate itself based on patient feedback?
• Are there specific service gaps highlighted in reviews that a new hospital could address?

This data helps healthcare organizations and businesses identify regions with unmet veterinary healthcare needs and avoid areas where poor service quality could negatively affect patient retention.

Conclusion

Choosing the right location for a veterinary clinic in the USA is a multifaceted challenge that requires data-driven decision-making. Traditional site selection methods often fail to take into account key factors like market saturation, customer sentiment, and traffic patterns, leading to poor outcomes. However, with the power of AI-driven insights and xMap's USA healthcare dataset, veterinary service providers can optimize their site selection strategy, ensuring long-term success.

Leveraging Generative AI for Evaluating Veterinary Services Sites

Are you ready to make smarter, data-backed location decisions for your veterinary services? Access our USA healthcare dataset and start leveraging the power of Polygon AI to optimize your next clinic location. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your business in making the right site selection choices for 2024 and beyond.

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