Veterinary imaging equipment market seen topping $3 billion by 2030

The veterinary imaging equipment market is projected to surpass $3 billion by 2030, driven by rising pet ownership, more advanced diagnostics and broader use of AI-enabled and portable imaging tools. North America and the U.S. are expected to remain the largest regional and national markets, while GE HealthCare Technologies held the top global share in 2025.

Why it matters: - Veterinary imaging is becoming a bigger part of animal care as clinics adopt tools that improve early disease detection, treatment planning and surgical guidance. - The market’s projected growth signals more demand for advanced diagnostics across companion animals, large animals and specialty practices. - The segment is also a meaningful slice of the wider veterinary equipment market, with ripple effects for manufacturers, distributors and care providers.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Veterinary Imaging Equipment Global Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts through 2035. - The report projects the veterinary imaging equipment market will exceed $3 billion by 2030. - The market is expected to grow at a 6% CAGR through 2030. - Veterinary imaging equipment is forecast to represent about 56% of the overall Veterinary Medical Equipment market by 2030. - The broader Veterinary Medical Equipment market is projected to reach about $5 billion by 2030. - The wider Veterinary Healthcare market is forecast to reach $316 billion by 2030, putting veterinary imaging at close to 1% of total market value.

The details: - Radiography systems, ultrasound systems, CT scanners, video endoscopy, MRI devices and other modalities make up the equipment categories in the report. - Radiography systems are projected to be the largest segment in 2030, with a 39% share and about $1 billion in value. - Digital X-rays are helping radiography stay dominant because they improve image quality and fit routine exams in small and medium clinics. - The report also breaks the market out by animal type, modality, application and end user. - Animal-type segments include small companion animals, large animals and others. - Modality segments include portable and stationary systems. - Application segments include orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, neurology and other uses. - End users include veterinary hospitals, clinics, research institutions and other users. - North America is expected to remain the largest regional market, reaching $1.3 billion by 2030 from $1.0 billion in 2025. - North America is forecast to grow at a 6% CAGR. - The U.S. is projected to be the largest national market in 2030 at $1.2 billion, up from $0.9 billion in 2025. - The U.S. market is also forecast to grow at a 6% CAGR. - GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. led the global market in 2025 with a 12% share. - GE HealthCare’s veterinary diagnostics division includes digital radiography and ultrasound systems. - The top 10 companies accounted for 46% of total market revenue in 2025. - The report names GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Siemens Healthineers, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Canon Inc., IDEXX Laboratories Inc. and others as key competitors. - The report identifies companion-animal growth and pet humanization as a driver adding about 2.0% annual growth. - Rising animal disease and orthopedic cases are estimated to add roughly 1.6% annual growth. - Imaging innovation, including portable ultrasound, AI-enhanced analysis, cloud platforms and high-resolution CT and MRI, is expected to contribute about 1.3% annual growth. - Growth opportunities through 2030 are concentrated in radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, video endoscopy and other imaging technologies. - Those technologies are projected to add more than $0.82 billion in market value between 2025 and 2030. - Radiography and ultrasound are each expected to add about $0.3 billion. - CT and MRI are each expected to add about $0.1 billion. - Video endoscopy and other technologies are expected to add smaller increments. - June 2025 brought a new veterinary device launch from Optiscan Imaging Ltd.: the InSpecta device. - The InSpecta device is designed for real-time microscopic imaging in live and ex-vivo settings. - The device allows veterinarians to evaluate tissue without waiting for laboratory analysis. - Optiscan says the device’s compact, durable design is suited to clinic workflows. - The supply chain named in the report includes component and materials suppliers such as TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Molex, Corning, 3M, Saint-Gobain, DuPont, BASF, Covestro, SABIC, Solvay, Panasonic, Murata, TDK, Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, Renesas, NXP, Infineon, Hamamatsu Photonics, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Canon Electron Tubes & Devices and Varex Imaging. - Wholesalers and distributors listed in the report include Covetrus, Patterson Companies, MWI Animal Health, Henry Schein, Midwest Veterinary Supply, Animal Health International, Butler Animal Health Supply, BCF Technology, DRE Veterinary, Sound-Eklin, Veterinary Imaging Partners, National Veterinary Equipment, Dispomed and Veterinary Equipment Specialists. - Major end users listed include Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Animal Medical Center, MedVet, Veterinary Emergency Group, Ethos Veterinary Health, Mars Veterinary Health, National Veterinary Associates and Thrive Pet Healthcare. - The report’s 2026 update adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trends, plus updated graphics and tables. - More information is available in the full report.

Between the lines: - The market remains moderately concentrated, which suggests room for incumbents with strong distribution, product breadth and regulatory experience. - The strongest growth drivers are practical, not speculative: more pets, more chronic and orthopedic disease, and better tools for faster diagnosis. - The emphasis on portable systems, AI and cloud software points to a shift from standalone hardware toward connected diagnostic workflows. - The report’s growth estimates are shaped by technology adoption rather than a single product category, which favors diversified companies.

What's next: - Competition is likely to intensify around AI-assisted imaging, portable devices and software that speeds diagnosis and workflow. - Vendors with broader product lines and global channels may be best positioned to defend share as clinics invest in more advanced equipment. - Regional spending in North America and the U.S. is expected to keep expanding through 2030. - Further gains are likely in radiography and ultrasound, with CT, MRI and endoscopy adding incremental growth.

The bottom line: - Veterinary imaging is moving from a specialty upgrade to a core diagnostic tool, and the market is on track for steady growth through 2030.