State of Vet Care in Florida
As of July 2026, Florida has 2,492 veterinary practices tracked; 24.9% are corporately owned , led by Banfield with 94 in-state locations . 75.1% of practices remain independently owned , and 11.0% are actively hiring .
Key takeaways
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2,492 veterinary practices tracked in Florida, of which 24.9% are corporately owned. -
15.9% of practices in Florida are private-equity-backed. -
Banfield leads all consolidators operating in the state with 94 locations. -
General practices make up 82.0% of the state's practice mix.
Consolidation by city
At a glance
11.0% of practices in Florida are actively hiring.
Ownership breakdown in Florida
| Ownership type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 1,871 | 75.1% |
| PE-backed | 395 | 15.9% |
| Corporate group | 215 | 8.6% |
| Nonprofit | 4 | 0.2% |
| Public company | 4 | 0.2% |
Top consolidators operating in Florida
Ranked by in-state locations. See the full national leaderboard on ownership & consolidation statistics.
| # | Group | Ultimate owner | In-state locations | Share of corporate practices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banfield | — | 94 | 15.4% |
| 2 | National Veterinary Associates | — | 57 | 9.3% |
| 3 | American Veterinary Group | — | 55 | 9.0% |
| 4 | Mission Pet Health | — | 55 | 9.0% |
| 5 | VCA | — | 54 | 8.8% |
| 6 | Vetco (Petco) | — | 52 | 8.5% |
| 7 | VetCor | — | 46 | 7.5% |
| 8 | PetVet Care Centers | — | 17 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Heartland Veterinary Partners | — | 17 | 2.8% |
| 10 | GoodVets | — | 16 | 2.6% |
Practice-type mix
| Type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2,043 | 82.0% |
| Mobile | 150 | 6.0% |
| Specialty Referral | 115 | 4.6% |
| Emergency | 95 | 3.8% |
| Urgent Care | 73 | 2.9% |
| Mixed | 15 | 0.6% |
| Telehealth | 1 | 0.0% |
Species mix
| Segment | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small Animal | 2,281 | 91.5% |
| Mixed | 144 | 5.8% |
| Equine | 40 | 1.6% |
| Exotic | 20 | 0.8% |
| Other | 6 | 0.2% |
| Avian | 1 | 0.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary practices are in Florida?
As of July 2026, VetPulse tracks 2,492 veterinary practices in Florida.
What percentage of veterinary practices in Florida are corporately owned?
24.9% of veterinary practices in Florida are corporately owned — part of a consolidator, private-equity-backed group, or public company — while 75.1% remain independent.
Who is the largest veterinary consolidator in Florida?
Banfield is the largest veterinary consolidator operating in Florida, with 94 in-state locations.
What share of veterinary practices in Florida are hiring?
11.0% of veterinary practices in Florida are actively hiring, based on live job-signal data.
Every figure above is queried live from our practice-level dataset — see the methodology for how ownership is triangulated from multiple independent sources. Compare Florida against every other state on the ownership & consolidation statistics page, or browse the rankings.