Telehealth will account for 20% of U.S. veterinary visits by 2030 and $10 billion in annual revenue, according to telemedicine provider Dutch’s 2025 State of Online Veterinary Care Report.
The report also found that 129 million Americans, or about one-third of the population, live in a pet care “desert,” or where access to a veterinary professional is limited based on factors such as distance, language barriers, access to a vehicle, and income.
“Given that over one-third of Americans live in veterinary deserts, and pets who get regular checkups live longer, healthier lives, it is apparent that there are gaps in the field that must be filled to ensure no pet is left behind,” said Joe Spector, Dutch’s founder and CEO.
Other findings in the report included:
- 22% of counties have no veterinarians per 1,000 households versus the national average of 2.5.
- California, Illinois, Florida, Texas and New York suffer most from a lack of access to veterinary care.
- 53% of pet owners aren’t aware that veterinary telemedicine is an option.
- 74% of pet owners don’t know that prescriptions may be written virtually.
- 80% of pet owners reported an improvement in their pet’s health after a telemedicine visit.
- Allergies, ear infections and preventive care make up over 50% of telemedicine visits.
- On average, pet owners save $700 a year with veterinary telemedicine.
- Pet owners who use telemedicine are three times more likely to have pet insurance.