State of Vet Care in South Carolina
As of July 2026, South Carolina has 603 veterinary practices tracked; 22.1% are corporately owned , led by Mission Pet Health with 26 in-state locations . 77.9% of practices remain independently owned , and 11.3% are actively hiring .
Key takeaways
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603 veterinary practices tracked in South Carolina, of which 22.1% are corporately owned. -
16.4% of practices in South Carolina are private-equity-backed. -
Mission Pet Health (owned by Shore Capital Partners) leads all consolidators operating in the state with 26 locations. -
General practices make up 84.1% of the state's practice mix.
Consolidation by city
At a glance
11.3% of practices in South Carolina are actively hiring.
Ownership breakdown in South Carolina
| Ownership type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | 470 | 77.9% |
| PE-backed | 99 | 16.4% |
| Corporate group | 34 | 5.6% |
Top consolidators operating in South Carolina
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 | Mission Pet Health | Shore Capital Partners | 26 | 19.5% |
| 2 | Banfield | Mars (Strategic) | 20 | 15.0% |
| 3 | VetCor | Harvest Partners (Strategic) | 12 | 9.0% |
| 4 | National Veterinary Associates | JAB Holding Company (Strategic) | 11 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Vetco (Petco) | Petco (Public) | 7 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Veterinary Practice Partners | Audax Private Equity | 7 | 5.3% |
| 7 | Western Veterinary Partners | Tyree & D'Angelo Partners | 6 | 4.5% |
| 8 | VCA | Mars (Strategic) | 5 | 3.8% |
| 9 | American Veterinary Group | Oak Hill Capital | 5 | 3.8% |
| 10 | Thrive Pet Healthcare | TSG Consumer Partners (Strategic) | 4 | 3.0% |
Practice-type mix
| Type | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General | 507 | 84.1% |
| Mobile | 36 | 6.0% |
| Specialty Referral | 26 | 4.3% |
| Urgent Care | 16 | 2.7% |
| Emergency | 11 | 1.8% |
| Mixed | 7 | 1.2% |
Species mix
| Segment | Practices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Small Animal | 536 | 88.9% |
| Mixed | 53 | 8.8% |
| Equine | 13 | 2.2% |
| Exotic | 1 | 0.2% |
Browse by city
- Greenville34 practices · 70.6% independent
- Columbia33 practices · 66.7% independent
- Charleston31 practices · 64.5% independent
- Mt Pleasant31 practices · 74.2% independent
- Summerville25 practices · 68% independent
- Myrtle Beach21 practices · 76.2% independent
- Aiken19 practices · 89.5% independent
- Spartanburg17 practices · 70.6% independent
- Simpsonville16 practices · 75% independent
- Fort Mill15 practices · 80% independent
- Rock Hill14 practices · 50% independent
- Anderson12 practices · 91.7% independent
- Bluffton11 practices · 63.6% independent
- Lexington10 practices · 90% independent
- Greer10 practices · 80% independent
- Johns Island10 practices · 80% independent
- North Charleston9 practices · 100% independent
- Florence9 practices · 77.8% independent
- Easley9 practices · 88.9% independent
- Irmo7 practices · 71.4% independent
- Conway7 practices · 71.4% independent
- West Columbia7 practices · 85.7% independent
- Beaufort7 practices · 57.1% independent
- Sumter7 practices · 57.1% independent
- Taylors6 practices · 66.7% independent
- North Augusta6 practices · 100% independent
- Goose Creek5 practices · 80% independent
- Laurens5 practices · 100% independent
- Seneca5 practices · 80% independent
- Hilton Head Island5 practices · 60% independent
- North Myrtle Beach5 practices · 40% independent
- Camden5 practices · 80% independent
- Gaffney5 practices · 100% independent
- Indian Land5 practices · 80% independent
- Ridgeland5 practices · 80% independent
- Elgin4 practices · 100% independent
- Orangeburg4 practices · 75% independent
- Hardeeville4 practices · 100% independent
- Greenwood4 practices · 100% independent
- Inman4 practices · 50% independent
- Walterboro3 practices · 100% independent
- Pawleys Island3 practices · 66.7% independent
- Clemson3 practices · 100% independent
- Hartsville3 practices · 100% independent
- Moncks Corner3 practices · 100% independent
- Darlington3 practices · 100% independent
- Little River3 practices · 33.3% independent
- York3 practices · 100% independent
- Landrum3 practices · 66.7% independent
- Ladson3 practices · 0% independent
- Chapin3 practices · 100% independent
- Richburg2 practices · 100% independent
- Hanahan2 practices · 50% independent
- Abbeville2 practices · 100% independent
- Georgetown2 practices · 100% independent
- Mauldin2 practices · 100% independent
- Surfside Beach2 practices · 100% independent
- Lancaster2 practices · 50% independent
- Blythewood2 practices · 50% independent
- Townville2 practices · 100% independent
- Travelers Rest2 practices · 100% independent
- Fountain Inn2 practices · 50% independent
- Barnwell2 practices · 100% independent
- Okatie2 practices · 50% independent
- Loris2 practices · 100% independent
- Pelzer2 practices · 50% independent
- Lake Wylie2 practices · 50% independent
- Chester2 practices · 100% independent
- Winnsboro2 practices · 100% independent
- Murrells Inlet2 practices · 100% independent
- Hollywood2 practices · 100% independent
- Boiling Springs2 practices · 0% independent
- Honea Path2 practices · 100% independent
- Hopkins2 practices · 100% independent
- Newberry2 practices · 100% independent
- Pendleton2 practices · 100% independent
- Summerton1 practices · 100% independent
- Aynor1 practices · 100% independent
- Bamberg1 practices · 100% independent
- Batesburg-Leesville1 practices · 0% independent
- Belton1 practices · 100% independent
- Bennettsville1 practices · 100% independent
- Bishopville1 practices · 100% independent
- Blacksburg1 practices · 100% independent
- Blenheim1 practices · 100% independent
- Burton1 practices · 100% independent
- Campobello1 practices · 100% independent
- Central1 practices · 100% independent
- Cheraw1 practices · 100% independent
- Chesnee1 practices · 100% independent
- Clinton1 practices · 100% independent
- Clover1 practices · 100% independent
- Daniel Island1 practices · 100% independent
- Daufuskie Island1 practices · 100% independent
- Dillon1 practices · 100% independent
- Duncan1 practices · 0% independent
- Edgefield1 practices · 100% independent
- Fort Lawn1 practices · 100% independent
- Gilbert1 practices · 100% independent
- Graniteville1 practices · 100% independent
- Green Pond1 practices · 100% independent
- Green Sea1 practices · 100% independent
- Hampton1 practices · 100% independent
- Hemingway1 practices · 100% independent
- Holly Hill1 practices · 100% independent
- Isle of Palms1 practices · 100% independent
- Iva1 practices · 100% independent
- Jericho1 practices · 100% independent
- Johnston1 practices · 100% independent
- Joint Base Charleston1 practices · 100% independent
- Kershaw1 practices · 100% independent
- Kingstree1 practices · 100% independent
- Lake City1 practices · 100% independent
- Liberty1 practices · 100% independent
- Longs1 practices · 100% independent
- Lugoff1 practices · 100% independent
- Lyman1 practices · 100% independent
- Manning1 practices · 100% independent
- Marion1 practices · 100% independent
- McConnells1 practices · 100% independent
- McKelvey Crossroads1 practices · 100% independent
- Moore1 practices · 100% independent
- Mullins1 practices · 100% independent
- Ninety Six1 practices · 100% independent
- Pickens1 practices · 0% independent
- Piedmont1 practices · 100% independent
- Port Royal1 practices · 100% independent
- Powdersville1 practices · 100% independent
- Prosperity1 practices · 100% independent
- Ravenel1 practices · 100% independent
- Ridge Spring1 practices · 100% independent
- Roebuck1 practices · 100% independent
- Rowesville1 practices · 100% independent
- Salem1 practices · 100% independent
- Saluda1 practices · 100% independent
- Santee1 practices · 0% independent
- Shaw AFB1 practices · 100% independent
- Silverstreet1 practices · 100% independent
- St George1 practices · 100% independent
- St Helena Island1 practices · 100% independent
- Tega Cay1 practices · 100% independent
- Union1 practices · 100% independent
- Wagener1 practices · 100% independent
- West Union1 practices · 100% independent
- Westminster1 practices · 100% independent
- Williamston1 practices · 100% independent
- Woodruff1 practices · 100% independent
- Yonges Island1 practices · 100% independent
Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary practices are in South Carolina?
As of July 2026, VetPulse tracks 603 veterinary practices in South Carolina.
What percentage of veterinary practices in South Carolina are corporately owned?
22.1% of veterinary practices in South Carolina are corporately owned — part of a consolidator, private-equity-backed group, or public company — while 77.9% remain independent.
Who is the largest veterinary consolidator in South Carolina?
Mission Pet Health (owned by Shore Capital Partners) is the largest veterinary consolidator operating in South Carolina, with 26 in-state locations.
What share of veterinary practices in South Carolina are hiring?
11.3% of veterinary practices in South Carolina 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 South Carolina against every other state on the ownership & consolidation statistics page, or browse the rankings.