State of Vet Care in Hawaii
As of July 2026, Hawaii has 124 veterinary practices tracked; 16.9% are corporately owned , led by VetCor with 8 in-state locations . 83.1% of practices remain independently owned , and 12.9% are actively hiring .
Key takeaways
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124 veterinary practices tracked in Hawaii, of which 16.9% are corporately owned. -
10.5% of practices in Hawaii are private-equity-backed. -
VetCor (owned by Harvest Partners) leads all consolidators operating in the state with 8 locations. -
General practices make up 81.5% of the state's practice mix.
Consolidation by city
At a glance
12.9% of practices in Hawaii are actively hiring.
Ownership breakdown in Hawaii
| Ownership type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 103 | 83.1% |
| PE-backed | 13 | 10.5% |
| Corporate group | 8 | 6.5% |
Top consolidators operating in Hawaii
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 | VetCor | Harvest Partners (Strategic) | 8 | 38.1% |
| 2 | VCA | Mars (Strategic) | 6 | 28.6% |
| 3 | Thrive Pet Healthcare | TSG Consumer Partners (Strategic) | 2 | 9.5% |
| 4 | Vetco (Petco) | Petco (Public) | 2 | 9.5% |
| 5 | National Veterinary Associates | JAB Holding Company (Strategic) | 2 | 9.5% |
| 6 | Animal Dermatology Clinic | Percheron Capital | 1 | 4.8% |
Practice-type mix
| Type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General | 101 | 81.5% |
| Mobile | 9 | 7.3% |
| Specialty Referral | 8 | 6.5% |
| Mixed | 2 | 1.6% |
| Emergency | 2 | 1.6% |
| Urgent Care | 2 | 1.6% |
Species mix
| Segment | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small Animal | 104 | 83.9% |
| Mixed | 17 | 13.7% |
| Other | 1 | 0.8% |
| Equine | 1 | 0.8% |
| Exotic | 1 | 0.8% |
Browse by city
- Honolulu35 practices · 74.3% independent
- Hilo8 practices · 100% independent
- Kailua-Kona6 practices · 100% independent
- Kaneohe6 practices · 50% independent
- Waipahu6 practices · 83.3% independent
- Kailua6 practices · 83.3% independent
- Kula5 practices · 80% independent
- Mililani5 practices · 100% independent
- Kihei4 practices · 75% independent
- Kahului4 practices · 50% independent
- Keaau4 practices · 100% independent
- Waimea4 practices · 100% independent
- Pearl City2 practices · 50% independent
- Kapolei2 practices · 50% independent
- Wahiawa2 practices · 100% independent
- Lihue2 practices · 100% independent
- Aiea2 practices · 100% independent
- Waikoloa Village2 practices · 100% independent
- Wailuku2 practices · 100% independent
- Kapaau2 practices · 100% independent
- Holualoa2 practices · 100% independent
- Waialua1 practices · 0% independent
- Waianae1 practices · 100% independent
- Kalaheo1 practices · 100% independent
- Kapaʻa1 practices · 100% independent
- Kaneohe Base1 practices · 100% independent
- Kaunakakai1 practices · 100% independent
- Ewa Beach1 practices · 100% independent
- Kilauea1 practices · 100% independent
- Lawai1 practices · 100% independent
- Makawao1 practices · 100% independent
- Haliimaile1 practices · 100% independent
- Pāhoa1 practices · 100% independent
- Schofield Barracks1 practices · 100% independent
Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary practices are in Hawaii?
As of July 2026, VetPulse tracks 124 veterinary practices in Hawaii.
What percentage of veterinary practices in Hawaii are corporately owned?
16.9% of veterinary practices in Hawaii are corporately owned — part of a consolidator, private-equity-backed group, or public company — while 83.1% remain independent.
Who is the largest veterinary consolidator in Hawaii?
VetCor (owned by Harvest Partners) is the largest veterinary consolidator operating in Hawaii, with 8 in-state locations.
What share of veterinary practices in Hawaii are hiring?
12.9% of veterinary practices in Hawaii 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 Hawaii against every other state on the ownership & consolidation statistics page, or browse the rankings.