The North America veterinary oncology market size is expected to reach USD 1.22 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10.70% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by the rising incidence of cancer in pets, the number of veterinary clinical trials investigating the safety and effectiveness of various oncologic therapies, and the increasing penetration of pet insurance. Moreover, increasing strategic initiatives for R&D of targeted therapies for cancer in companion animals is boosting market growth. For instance, in July 2023, Ardent Animal Health partnered with FidoCure to expand access to oncology innovation in veterinary medicine by leveraging the latter's genomic testing and precision medicine platform.
During COVID-19, the market witnessed dampened growth owing to several challenges. The pandemic impacted veterinary cancer research & development efforts and the logistics supply of crucial pet pharmaceuticals. It also limited access to veterinary care. According to the Global Animal Health Association's 2020 report, pet owners in a study said that in many countries, veterinarian services were hampered by delayed or skipped care for pets. The pandemic, however, also accelerated the adoption of digital technologies to enhance care. In March 2020, PetCure Oncology upgraded its Telehealth options to enable pet families and referring veterinarians to remotely connect with its board-certified radiation oncologists.
The market is fragmented and competitive due to the presence of several small-to-large market players. Players are actively involved in deploying strategic initiatives to gain market share. For instance, in January 2022, Dechra acquired the rights to sell, market, and support Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor tablets) in the U.S. from Anivive Lifesciences, Inc. In June 2022, Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH entered into a research partnership with CarthroniX, a biopharma company, to develop small molecule therapeutics in canine oncology. In April 2023, Torigen Pharmaceuticals partnered with Veterinary Management Groups (VMG) to provide their experimental autologous prescription products and services to the latter's more than 2,000 member clinics network.
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Based on animal type, the canine segment dominated the market in 2024 with a revenue share of over 86.25%. The feline segment, on the other hand, is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of over 12.38% over the forecast period. This is attributed to the increasing partnerships and collaborations to further the development and launch of reliable veterinary cancer therapies. In October 2022, Ardent Animal Health, for example, completed a license agreement for a novel checkpoint inhibitor for canine cancer treatment
In terms of therapy, the surgery segment dominated the market in 2024 with a revenue share of over 36.09%. Immunotherapy segment is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.
Based on cancer type, the skin cancers segment dominated the market in 2024 with a revenue share of over 39.01%. The others segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.
Based on country, The veterinary oncology market in the U.S. held the largest share of 89.02% in the North American region in 2024 The growth in the U.S. is attributed to the presence of key players and strategic initiatives by market players. In April 2023, Torigen Pharmaceuticals opened a new production facility and headquarters in Farmington, Connecticut, U.S.
Grand View Research has segmented the North America veterinary oncology market based on animal, therapy, cancer, and country:
North America Veterinary Oncology Animal Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Canine
Feline
Equine
North America Veterinary Oncology Therapy Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Radiotherapy
Stereotactic Radiation Therapy
LINAC
Other Types
Conventional Radiation Therapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Other Therapies
North America Veterinary Oncology Cancer Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Skin Cancers
Lymphomas
Sarcomas
Others
North America Veterinary Oncology Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
List of Key Players in North America Veterinary Oncology Market
Elanco
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
Zoetis
Elekta AB
PetCure Oncology
Accuray Incorporated
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (parent company: Siemens Healthineers)
Virbac
Merck & Co., Inc.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC
NovaVive Inc.
Ardent Animal Health, LLC (A BreakthrU Company)
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