U.S. States where veterinarians are in most demand

A new study has revealed Colorado as the U.S. State where veterinarians are most in demand.  The analysis, undertaken by canine supplementation expertsPetLab, looked at the number of Google searches for the ten most common search terms relating to animal hospitals and veterinarian care.

They then looked at the number of monthly searches in each state and compared it to population size in order to determine how many searches were made per 100,000 residents.

The results show that Colorado is the state where veterinarians are most in demand, with an average of 75,927 monthly vet-related searches, or the equivalent of 1,300 searches per 100,000 citizens.

Luckily, pet owners in The Centennial State don’t have to look far for vet care. According to a recent employment data report released in April by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 2,340 veterinarians employed in the state. That’s 40 vets for every 100,000 residents and the third-highest number of veterinarians in the nation.

Michigan ranks secondas the state where veterinary services are most highly sought after.On average, 130,099 veterinarian-related searches are made per month in Michigan, equating to 1,297 searches per 100,000. According to recent BLS data, Michigan has 19 employed vets per 100,000 citizens.

Ranked third is West Virginia. The state’s 22,713 monthly Google searches means that for every 100,000 people living in The Mountain State, there are around 1,280 monthly vet-related searches. 

Despite having a smaller population than the majority of states in the top ten, its residents demonstrate a substantial need for veterinary services. This finding may reflect the state’s rural nature and the critical role that both pets and working animals play in the lives of West Virginians.

North Carolina comes in fourth place, with 133,550 average monthly searches dedicated to veterinarian services, this is the equivalent of 1,248 searches per 100,000 people. The Old North State also had the highest number of searches out of the top ten for the term “vet near me.” 

The state’s lush parks, extensive hiking trails, and dog-friendly beaches make it ideal for active pets and their owners. The high rate of veterinary service-related searches could be attributed to this active lifestyle and the integral role pets play in the lives of North Carolinians.

Arizona ranked fifth as the state where veterinarians are most in demand. Arizona sees around 91,063 Google searches for vets each month, which is around 1,237 searches per 100,000 people. 

As a state known for its warm climate and outdoor lifestyle, pets are integral members of many Arizonan families. Cities like Sedona, Scottsdale, and Phoenix are well-regarded for their dog-friendly parks, hiking trails, pet-friendly restaurants, and businesses. This increased frequency of dog-friendly destinations could explain Arizona’s high demand for veterinary services.

Following the top five is Washington in sixthas the state where veterinary services are highly sought after, with 93,766 monthly Google searches on average, equating to 1,204 vet-related searches relative to 100,000 residents. Next on the list is Maine, ranking seventh with around 16,575 searches on average (1,197 searches per 100,000 people). Maine also had the highest searches in the top ten states for “emergency vet near me.”

Florida came eighth with 262,373 Google searches per month on average, or 1,180 people per 100,000 searching for vets each month.

Claiming the ninth spot is Utah, with 1,179 searches among 100,000 residents, and rounding out the top ten is South Carolina, with 1,154 searches per 100,000 residents.

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States where vets are most in demand

Rank	State	Monthly veterinary care related searches	Monthly veterinary care searches per 100,000 people
1.	Colorado	75,927	1,300
2.	Michigan	130,098	1,297
3.	West Virginia	22,713	1,280
4.	North Carolina	133,550	1,248
5.	Arizona	91,063	1,237
6.	Washington	93,766	1,204
7.	Maine	16,575	1,197
8.	Florida	262,373	1,180
9.	Utah	39,856	1,179
10.	South Carolina	60,936	1,154
11.	Tennessee	80,470	1,141
12.	Virginia	97,132	1,119
13.	Pennsylvania	143,537	1,107
14.	Delaware	10,840	1,064
15.	Indiana	72,729	1,064
16.	Ohio	124,048	1,055
17.	Oregon	44,683	1,054
18.	New Hampshire	14,588	1,046
19.	Georgia	112,760	1,033
20.	Missouri	63,302	1,025
21.	New Mexico	20,961	992
22.	Illinois	122,742	976
23.	Arkansas	28,923	950
24.	Oklahoma	37,547	934
25.	Alabama	47,340	933
26.	Nevada	29,575	931
27.	Wisconsin	54,724	929
28.	Kentucky	41,239	914
29.	Idaho	17,711	913
30.	Maryland	56,163	911
31.	Texas	273,304	910
32.	Rhode Island	9,938	909
33.	Vermont	5,704	882
34.	Minnesota	48,870	855
35.	California	321,492	824
36.	Kansas	23,378	796
37.	Massachusetts	53,766	770
38.	New York	151,148	768
39.	New Jersey	70,173	758
40.	Connecticut	26,423	729
41.	Louisiana	32,476	708
42.	Mississippi	20,468	696
43.	Iowa	21,353	667
44.	Nebraska	12,490	635
45.	Wyoming	3,634	625
46.	Montana	6,937	618
47.	North Dakota	4,032	517
48.	South Dakota	4,479	492
49.	Alaska	3,608	492
50.	Hawaii	6,395	444

Christopher Masanto, co-founder and CEO of PetLab commented:

“This study has unveiled interesting trends about the veterinary demand across different US states. The high number of searches in states like Colorado and Michigan underscores that there is a greater demand for veterinarian services here than in other states.

“These findings highlight not only the pivotal role of vets but also the reliance on digital means in finding pet care.”

• (Cover photo, Image credit: YouTube)

• (Sources:  PetLab , U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Keyword Planner, Census.gov)

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