U.S. Veterinary Surgical Instruments Market Analysis

U.S. Veterinary Surgical Instruments Market Analysis

Based on product, the U.S. veterinary surgical instruments market is classified into trocars & cannulas, sutures & staplers, surgical scissors, forceps, hooks & retractors, scalpels, and electro-surgery instruments. Among these, the surgical scissors segment is expected to exceed USD 186 million by 2032. Given the wide-scale availability of different types of surgical scissors, with varying shapes and sizes. The product also boasts of an extensive range of applications across all manner of veterinary surgeries, whether simple or complex, which further augments their demand in veterinary facilities.
 

U.S. veterinary surgical instruments market from small and medium animals segment is slated to register over 5.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, driven by the rapidly rising millennial pet ownership. As per a 2021 national pet owners survey conducted by American Pet Products Association, millennials account for a third of pet owners demographic in the country. Smaller pets can be easily accommodated in smaller dwellings such as apartments, and are cheaper to care for, like in terms of surgery, which is shaping overall segment outlook.
 

Based on application, the market is bifurcated into dental surgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and neurosurgery. The dental surgery segment accounted for almost 29.5% of the market share in 2022. According to DVM Multimedia, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats are estimated to suffer from some type of dental disease by the age of 3 years. Dental conditions account for the largest number of illnesses in pets. With many owners now becoming more aware of pet healthcare and the importance of oral care, the segment is likely to foresee considerable progress.

U.S. veterinary surgical instruments market from veterinary clinics segment held USD 249 million in 2022. This is owing to the rising number of vet clinics in the country. The better patient outreach offered by these clinics to pet owners is also expected to drive industry revenue. It is anticipated that rising pet ownership and animal health awareness would drive more visits to vets in terms of annual check-ups and monthly visits.