Veterinary EHR Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Practice Type (Small Animals, Mixed Animals, Equine, Food-producing Animals, Others), By Delivery Mode (Cloud/Web-Based, On-premise), By Application (Practice Management, Imaging), By End User (Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics, Others), By Region and Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 678.56 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	13.45%
Fastest Growing Segment	Imaging
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 1446.82 Million

Market Overview

The Global Veterinary EHR Market will grow from USD 678.56 Million in 2025 to USD 1446.82 Million by 2031 at a 13.45% CAGR. Veterinary Electronic Health Records are digital platforms designed to aggregate and manage comprehensive animal health data, including medical history, vaccination logs, and diagnostic imaging, to facilitate streamlined clinical decision making. The primary driver supporting this market is the substantial increase in the companion animal population which necessitates efficient, scalable practice management systems to handle growing patient volumes. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2025, the U.S. dog population increased to 87.3 million, underscoring the critical need for robust digital infrastructure to organize this expanding dataset. This fundamental shift toward digitized care ensures a sustained demand for electronic solutions that exceeds temporary adoption spikes.

However, a significant challenge impeding the broader expansion of the market is the lack of standardization and interoperability among disparate software systems. Many veterinary practices struggle with platforms that cannot seamlessly exchange data with reference laboratories or referral specialists, creating administrative bottlenecks. This fragmentation often forces clinics to maintain manual workarounds and creates hesitation regarding investment in new technology, as practitioners fear that poor system integration will disrupt their existing operational workflows and reduce overall efficiency.

Key Market Drivers

The rapid expansion of the pet insurance industry is a primary force propelling the adoption of Global Veterinary EHR solutions, as insurers increasingly require standardized, digital documentation to process claims efficiently. Clinics are transitioning to sophisticated platforms that ensure compliance with detailed record-keeping standards and facilitate the seamless transfer of medical histories. The sector's financial scale underscores this shift; according to the American Pet Products Association, in 2024, expenditures on veterinary care and product sales in the U.S. totaled $38.3 billion for the preceding year. Rising costs fuel insurance demand, necessitating digital readiness for practice viability. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association, April 2024, in the '2024 State of the Industry Report', U.S. total premium volume reached a record $3.91 billion in 2023, highlighting the surging volume of insured patients that practices must now manage electronically.

Concurrently, the integration of artificial intelligence and data analytics is revolutionizing EHR utility, shifting systems from passive repositories to active diagnostic tools. Modern platforms incorporate AI algorithms to automate medical note-taking, analyze diagnostic images, and predict patient outcomes, thereby reducing administrative burdens and improving accuracy. This technological evolution is gaining traction among practitioners seeking to optimize clinical workflows. According to Digitail and the American Animal Hospital Association, February 2024, in the 'AI in Veterinary Medicine: The Next Paradigm Shift' report, 39.2% of veterinary professionals reported using AI tools or software in their practice. This growing reliance on intelligent data processing ensures that EHRs remain central to the modernization of animal healthcare, supporting both clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

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Key Market Challenges

A primary impediment to the growth of the Global Veterinary EHR Market is the persistent lack of standardization and interoperability between disparate software platforms. Because many practice management systems cannot automatically exchange health records with third-party diagnostic laboratories or referral specialists, veterinary clinics face severe data fragmentation. This technical isolation forces staff to rely on manual data entry and redundant administrative workarounds to maintain complete patient histories, effectively negating the efficiency gains that digital health records are intended to provide. Consequently, the disconnect between systems transforms what should be a streamlined digital workflow into a significant operational bottleneck.

This inefficiency creates substantial resistance to technology adoption, as practitioners are wary of investing in systems that may exacerbate their workload rather than alleviate it. The administrative burden resulting from these non-integrated workflows is increasingly severe. According to the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, in 2025, 64% of veterinarians reported that their administrative workload had doubled in recent years, a trend driven largely by the rising demands of documentation. This escalating pressure directly hampers market expansion, as overwhelmed clinics prioritize immediate operational stability over the implementation of new, potentially incompatible digital infrastructure.

Key Market Trends

The market is experiencing a decisive shift toward cloud-based and SaaS deployment models as clinics replace legacy, server-dependent infrastructure with flexible, remote-accessible systems. This transition is primarily fueled by the need for multi-site practice management and real-time data synchronization, allowing veterinarians to access patient records and diagnostic results from any location without being tethered to a specific terminal. The financial and operational benefits of this model, including reduced IT overhead and automatic updates, are accelerating its uptake among modern practices. According to IDEXX Laboratories, May 2024, in the 'First Quarter 2024 Results', the company reported that veterinary software, services, and diagnostic imaging systems revenue increased by 12%, a growth trajectory directly supported by continued momentum in cloud-based software placements.

Concurrently, there is a growing convergence of EHR platforms with telehealth and remote patient monitoring tools, transforming how clinics deliver care beyond physical walls. Integrated video consultation features and remote triage capabilities are becoming essential components of practice management systems, enabling clinics to address the rising demand for convenient, digital-first client interactions while optimizing appointment scheduling. This strategic prioritization of virtual care infrastructure is evident in recent industry surveys regarding investment plans. According to Covetrus, March 2024, in the '2024 Top Veterinary Industry Trends' report, over 80% of veterinary participants confirmed they are actively seeking to optimize their practice efficiency through new technology, with telemedicine and telehealth platforms identified as key solutions for reducing administrative burdens and enhancing service delivery.

Segmental Insights

The Imaging segment is currently experiencing the fastest growth within the Global Veterinary EHR Market, driven by the increasing integration of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) into electronic record platforms. Veterinary facilities are prioritizing this consolidation to ensure diagnostic outputs, such as X-rays and MRI scans, are immediately accessible within a unified patient file. This integration streamlines clinical workflows and supports accurate diagnosis by allowing veterinarians to seamlessly compare historical and current images. Additionally, the rising prevalence of chronic animal conditions necessitates frequent diagnostic monitoring, further fueling the demand for health record systems with robust imaging functionalities.

Regional Insights

North America holds the dominant position in the Global Veterinary EHR Market, driven by widespread pet ownership and high per-capita spending on animal healthcare. The region benefits from a well-established veterinary infrastructure and the rapid adoption of cloud-based practice management solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This growth is further supported by industry initiatives from institutions like the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which actively encourages the integration of digital tools to improve clinical workflows. Consequently, the presence of key market players and a strong focus on advanced diagnostic capabilities reinforce the region's leadership.

Recent Developments

• In December 2024, Digitail launched a new artificial intelligence-driven feature known as Voice to Invoice, designed to transform clinical workflows within its cloud-based practice management software. This innovation enabled veterinary professionals to use voice commands to automatically generate SOAP notes, identify patient allergies, and populate treatment plans with relevant product recommendations. By synchronizing this data directly into the patient's medical record and invoicing system, the tool aimed to significantly reduce administrative burdens and manual data entry. The launch represented a significant advancement in the application of generative AI to streamline operations in the veterinary electronic health records market.
• In September 2024, Patterson Veterinary Supply announced a strategic collaboration by adding pute.us, a provider of hardware and managed IT services, to its product portfolio. This partnership was established to offer veterinary practices a specialized technical support system managed by professionals with veterinary medical backgrounds. The collaboration aimed to ensure that critical practice management software and diagnostic equipment remained functional, thereby minimizing downtime and allowing clinical teams to focus on patient care. This move demonstrated the company's commitment to supporting the technological infrastructure that underpins modern veterinary electronic health record systems.
• In March 2024, Covetrus introduced vRxPro, an advanced online prescription management solution integrated directly into its VetSuite practice management ecosystem. This new platform was designed to modernize pharmacy operations for veterinary clinics by offering a mobile-first e-commerce storefront that simplified the prescribing process. The solution aimed to drive revenue growth and improve staff efficiency by automating prescription workflows and enhancing the client experience for pet owners. This development underscored the company's strategy to provide connected care solutions that unified technology and services, further consolidating its position in the global veterinary software and services sector.
• In February 2024, IDEXX Laboratories launched Vello, a software solution designed to seamlessly integrate with veterinary practice management systems to enhance patient engagement. This new offering provided automated appointment reminders, health service notifications, and mobile-friendly access to pet health records, directly addressing the need for improved communication between clinics and pet owners. By streamlining administrative tasks such as scheduling and confirmations, the platform aimed to reduce appointment no-shows and improve operational efficiency for veterinary practices. The launch highlighted the company's continued focus on expanding its digital portfolio within the competitive veterinary electronic health records and practice management market.

Key Market Players

• OSP Labs
• Synergy Pet Group
• Covetrus Inc.
• IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
• Hippo Manager Veterinary Software
• Onward Vet
• DaySmart Software, Inc.
• Digitail Inc.
• Nordhealth Oy
• Oehm und Rehbein GmbH

By Practice Type	By Delivery Mode	By Application	By End User	By Region
Small Animals Mixed Animals Equine Food-producing Animals Others	Cloud/Web-Based On-premise	Practice Management Imaging	Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Veterinary EHR Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Veterinary EHR Market, By Practice Type:

• Small Animals
• Mixed Animals
• Equine
• Food-producing Animals
• Others

• Veterinary EHR Market, By Delivery Mode:

• Cloud/Web-Based
• On-premise

• Veterinary EHR Market, By Application:

• Practice Management
• Imaging

• Veterinary EHR Market, By End User:

• Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics
• Others

• Veterinary EHR Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE