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Summary
The European veterinary market, which saw steady growth in sales, reaching €17 billion by 2020, reflects a thriving industry.
This upsurge in veterinary care demand has been bolstered by technological advancements and digitalization, as nearly half of the veterinarians recognize its benefits for animal health. While pet care dominates veterinary services, with sales in pet therapy (excluding pet food) making up 45.70% of the market in 2021, the livestock sector is also notable, contributing 34.71%.
Trends and Analysis of Veterinary Services Market in France
In France, the veterinary services market has been undergoing significant growth, with sales in this sector experiencing a remarkable increase of 61% from 2013 to 2022. This upward trend has resulted in a market value nearing 5 billion euros by 2022. Parallel to this demand surge, the number of veterinary professionals has also seen a steady climb, with the Ordre National des Vétérinaires registering between 20,000 and 21,000 veterinarians, including over 1,000 new registrants in 2022 alone. This rise in demand for veterinary services is partially attributed to the growing number of pets in French households. With nearly one in two households owning at least one pet, cats and dogs are particularly prevalent, yet the former has been seeing a sharper increase compared to the latter. Interestingly, the trend observed over the past two years indicates a slight reversion with dog numbers showing about a 1.3% uptick while the number of cats has dipped by around the same margin.
The veterinary market is not only expanding in terms of numbers but also in the complexity of services offered, as veterinarians are increasingly specializing in their fields. This diversification caters to a public willing to prioritize their pets' health, even if it means incurring higher costs. Concurrently, the French government is introducing more stringent regulations, particularly around veterinary medicines, to combat antibiotic resistance in animals and ensure regulatory compliance.Additionally, the launch of the Calypso platform in 2023 is expected to further enhance regulatory compliance for veterinarians. Within this thriving market, several key players present a range of services – from urban veterinarians generating sales in the millions to rural and equine veterinarians carving out their own niches.
Additionally, specialized veterinarian services, such as internal medicine and surgery, make up a significant portion of the sector. Corresponding with the professional services, the market for veterinary software and applications is evolving. Vendors like Digivet and Vetosoft offer comprehensive management solutions, while other specialized applications cater to distinct needs like medication advice or teleconsultations. This segment complements the rise in demand, ensuring that veterinary practices can manage their operations efficiently and in regulatory compliance.
Regarding market segmentation by practice type, a majority of veterinarians are self-employed, with different trends observed across gender divisions. Women are gradually forming a larger proportion of the veterinary workforce, reaching over 58% in recent years. Turning to related markets, pet food and health products remain solid components of the industry. France has a predominant export market in pet food, contributing significantly to the trade surplus and employment.
Key Players Shaping the European Veterinary Landscape
The veterinary sector is a diverse and growing field, and several key players are making significant contributions to the market. These companies not only provide valuable services and support to veterinarians and pet owners, but they also lead advancements in veterinary medicine and animal care technology, setting new standards for the industry.
- VetInParis and Clinique Vétérinaire Alliance are prominent urban veterinary practices that cater to the needs of pet owners in the city. They provide a full range of veterinary services and are known for their convenient locations and high-quality pet care.
- For rural communities, clinics like Clinique vétérinaire des Barques serve as an essential resource for both pets and livestock. Their services are tailored to the specific needs of animals in agricultural settings, ensuring that they receive the specialized care required for their well-being.
- Equine veterinarians like those at CHVE Livet devote their expertise to the health and treatment of horses. Their specialized knowledge is crucial for equine owners, from hobbyists to professional equestrian sports competitors.
- CHV Fregis stands out as a specialist veterinarian center, offering advanced medical treatments and surgeries for pets. Their facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and they employ some of the most qualified veterinary specialists in the field.
- Software and application providers also play an essential role in the market. Digivet, Vetosoft, Vetup, Logivet, CliniqueVet, Animao, and VetOne offer innovative digital solutions that streamline veterinary practice management, from appointment scheduling to detailed medical records. Their products help veterinary professionals optimize their workflow, improve client communication, and enhance overall patient care.
- Aegate provides crucial drug traceability solutions, ensuring the safety and proper use of veterinary drugs in practices across Europe. In the realm of animal health products and pet food, extensive research and development are crucial. In France, for instance, a significant portion of pet food production is directed towards export, reflecting the country's leading role in the European market.
- Organizations like FACCO and AIEMV conduct research, gather industry data, and advocate for the animal health product sector, promoting growth and supporting thousands of jobs within the industry.
Each of these market players, with their unique specializations and contributions, shapes the landscape of veterinary services in Europe, enhancing the quality of animal care while driving the sector forward through innovation and expertise.
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1 Market overview
1.1 Definition and presentation
Veterinarians are responsible for advising professionals and private individuals on the health of their animals. They usually work in veterinary clinics or veterinary centers. Their tasks range from diagnostics to major operations on pets, livestock and equines. However, pets account for the majority of animals treated.
The European market for the veterinary sector is growing rapidly, reaching 17 billion by 2020. [Eurostat]
This growth is also being felt in France, with the veterinary services market increasing by 61% between 2013 and 2022, to represent almost 5 billion euros in 2022.[Insee]. Fortunately, this high demand is offset by an ever-increasing number of establishments and professionals. In 2022, theOrdre National des Vétérinaires will register 20,844 veterinarians.
The intensification of this demand for veterinary care has driven the growth and expansion of veterinary applications, enabling improved, centralized management of practitioners' activity.e of practitioners' activities (as part of comprehensive management software) or providing specialized support for certain aspects of the profession (as part of more specific applications).
The main challenges facing the sector are likely to be the increasing digitalization of the sector (around half of vets believe that technological tools can benefit animal health), and the specialization of vets.
1.2 European market for veterinary activities
Veterinary activity within the European Union has been on the increase for the past ten years.
it should be noted that, for the sake of consistency, we have selected data excluding the United Kingdom during the years when it was still part of the EU. Figures for the UK vary between ...
1.3 French market
Veterinary activities
We consider here the data provided byInsee under APE code ****Z "Veterinary activities".
Sales of French veterinary establishments have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by **% between **** and ****, and exceeding the * billion euro mark in ****.
Sales of veterinary activities under APE code ****Z France, ****-****, in billions of euros Source ...
2 Demand analysis
2.1 Animals in France
Pets
In ****, one French household in two will have at least one pet, including **.*% fish, **.*% cats and **.*% farmyard birds. Only **.*% of pets in France are dogs, and there will be a total of ** million pets in ****.
Breakdown of pet population France, ****, % Source: ****
Over the last ** years, the cat and dog populations ...
2.2 Profile of veterinarians
By gender
Of the **,*** veterinarians in ****, **.*% were women. Parity in the profession was achieved in ****, and the number of female veterinarians has been rising steadily for many years. Between **** and ****, the proportion of women vets rose by ** percentage points, from **.*% to **.*%.
By specialization
The vast majority of veterinarians specialize in companion ...
3 Market structure
3.1 Market structure
Breakdown by type of practice
The veterinary profession is also structured according to the type of practice: veterinarians may be self-employed (***), in the private sector or in the public sector. The vast majority of veterinarians are self-employed, i.e. self-employed partners and employees in the self-employed sector, with respectively **** and **** individuals ...
3.2 Number of establishments and employees in the veterinary sector
The following graph shows the evolution of the number of establishments and employees in France in the veterinary activities of APE code ****Z (***). The number of veterinary establishments has been rising over the past ** years, increasing by *.*% from **** to **** . The number of employees working in veterinary activities is also growing strongly, ...
3.3 Geographical distribution of plants
The geographical distribution of veterinary establishments logically follows the distribution of veterinarians. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes leads the way, with *** veterinary establishments. Next come Ile-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie, with ***, *** and *** veterinary establishments respectively. Reunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana have **, **, ** and * establishments respectively.
Source: ****
3.4 Related markets
Software and applications for veterinarians
Publishers of veterinary software and applications
Software publishers are responsible for the veterinary software and applications market, from creation to distribution. Here are the essential stages in their activity:
Publishers must also ensure that their products comply with animal health and data protection regulations. They act ...
4 Offer analysis
4.1 Specializations by animal
Although there are many different types of veterinarians (***), the three most important categories are :
Pet vets, Rural or mixed veterinarians, Equine veterinarians.
Depending on which of these categories they belong to, the tasks performed by vets are radically different.
Source: ****
4.2 Average cost of care
The cost of care at a pet vet can vary greatly depending on the task performed. While a consultation costs around ** euros, the removal of a tumor can cost around *** euros. Prices for specialist vets, however, are more difficult to assess.
Source: ****
to these prices must be added the cost of ...
4.3 Increasingly frequent specialization by veterinarians
Veterinarians are increasingly turning their attention to companion animals. This practice is also increasingly found in cities, as the number of rural veterinarians is declining.[***]
However, this evolution is also accompanied by a growing specialization of veterinarians, a trend noted by the French Ministry of Agriculture. Owners are more and more ...
5 Regulations
5.1 Key regulatory issues for the profession
Codes governing the profession
The veterinary profession is strictly regulated by several codes, the main ones being :
The Rural Code Civil Code The Public Health Code
These obligations govern both the contract implicit between a veterinarian and his patient, and the substances whose use is regulated for veterinarians.
The latest major ...
6 Positioning the players
6.1 Segmentation
- VetinParis
- Clinique vétérinaire Alliance
- Clinique Vétérinaire des Barques
- CHVE Livet
- CHV Fregis
- Sevetys
- IVC Evidensia France
- Anicura (Mars Petcare)
- Mon Veto
- Vetup
- Vetosoft
- Coveto - MyVet Apps
- Le point vétérinaire
- La dépêche vétérinaire
- Santé Vet - Vetassur
- Dr. Veto /MyVeto
- Vetoquinol
- Virbac
- Centravet groupe - GmVet
- Univet
- Idexx
- Clinique Veterinaire de Bayeux
- Dômes Pharma
- IVC Evidencia
- Animeo
List of charts
- Number of veterinary establishments
- Distribution of veterinary establishments
- Sales in the veterinary sector
- Breakdown of veterinary sales
- Number of practitioners registered with the Ordre national des vétérinaires
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Latest news
Pet insurance: a popular market - 25/08/2023
- In France, there are around 7.5 million dogs and 15.1 million cats.
- Only around 6% of these animals are covered by a mutual insurance company.
- The French market leader, SantéVet, held 300,000 contracts.
Veterinary care: a growing market, a suffering profession - 20/06/2023
- The veterinary care market is worth 4.3 billion euros.
- Growth in the veterinary care market: 5% per year.
- Market acceleration in less than 5 years.
- Consolidation around major veterinary clinics. Major players in the sector: IVC Evidensia (shareholder: Nestlé's animal feed division) and Anicura (behind: Mars Petcare).
- Group veterinarians: 2% in 2019, 19% in 2022.
SantéVet invests $50 million in Doctolib for dogs and cats - 14/04/2023
- SantéVet is the leader in pet health insurance.
- The company is investing 50 million euros in its digital transformation.
- SantéVet raised 150 million euros in February from Columna Capital.
- The company has a 50% share of the French pet health insurance market.
- Between 6% and 7% of dog and cat owners in France choose SantéVet
- SantéVet has 300,000 active contracts, including 10% in Belgium and Germany
- The company forecasts sales of 100 million euros in 2022, compared with 77 million in 2021
- SantéVet employs 300 people and has recruited 120 new staff since January 2022
- The group aims to be adopted by 30% of veterinary clinics by 2023.
- The aim is to generate 50% of sales internationally by 2026.
- The company plans to open subsidiaries in Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Portugal between 2022 and 2023.
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