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Veterinary Services
NAICS 541940 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners.
Start with the work promised to the client.
For Veterinary Services, clarify the services, contracts and consequences of an error. Review professional liability (veterinary malpractice), care, custody, and control of client animals, controlled substance exposure. Confirm which professional activities and additional services the proposed coverage actually addresses.
Questions to ask
- What species does the practice treat — companion animals only, or also equine, livestock, exotic, or zoo animals?
- Does the practice offer 24/7 emergency services or function as a specialty referral center?
- How many licensed veterinarians are on staff, and are any associates or relief vets covered under the practice policy?
- Is boarding, grooming, or daycare offered on-site, and if so, what is the typical overnight animal census?
- What is the practice's claims history over the past three to five years, particularly any professional liability or boarded-animal losses?
- Does the practice maintain DEA registration, and have there been any compliance issues or controlled substance discrepancies?
- Is the practice owner-occupied or tenant-occupied, and are there any recent building improvements or major equipment acquisitions?
- Are there any ownership transitions, planned practice sales, or associate departures that could affect tail coverage needs?
Activities described by this code
- Animal hospitals
- PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 479
- Veterinarians' offices
- Veterinary clinics
- Veterinary testing laboratories
Other activities to examine
- Providing veterinary research and development services: 54171 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Providing nonveterinary pet care services, such as boarding or grooming pets: 812910 — Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
- Providing animal breeding services or boarding horses: 115210 — Support Activities for Animal Production;
- Transporting pets: 485991 — Special Needs Transportation
Census classification reference
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Compare another operationInsurance operations research — draft
Veterinary practices provide medical, surgical, and preventive care for animals — ranging from routine wellness exams and vaccinations to complex surgeries, diagnostics, and emergency treatment. Day-to-day operations typically involve client intake, examination of animals, dispensing or administering medications, and post-treatment boarding or recovery. Some practices also operate boarding or grooming services on-site, which may affect classification and coverage needs.
Questions to investigate
- What species does the practice treat — companion animals only, or also equine, livestock, exotic, or zoo animals?
- Does the practice offer 24/7 emergency services or function as a specialty referral center?
- How many licensed veterinarians are on staff, and are any associates or relief vets covered under the practice policy?
- Is boarding, grooming, or daycare offered on-site, and if so, what is the typical overnight animal census?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.