U.S. veterinarian numbers

These statistics show how U.S. veterinarians were employed in 2024, according to employment sector.

Estimated TOTAL number of U.S. veterinarians = 130,415*

Female = 88,588
Male = 40,968
Nonbinary = 159
Gender not listed = 13
Prefer not to report gender = 177
No gender information = 510

No employment information available = 29,501

U.S. Veterinarians 2024

Companion animal: Primarily delivers care to animals owned for companionship, including exotics
Mixed animal: Delivers care across a variety of animal types, including companion, food/fiber and equids on a consistent basis
Equine: Primarily delivers care to equids
Food animal: Primarily delivers care to animals raised for food or fiber
Laboratory animal: Primarily delivers care to animals used in research and education

*Includes active AVMA members (regular, recent graduates, and educational) and nonmembers (excludes nonmembers born prior to 1954 and nonmembers who received their veterinary degree prior to 1980) as of December 31, 2024.

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