A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon, is a professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating disease, disorder, and injury in non-human animals.

Mars, while not a private equity firm, is the biggest consolidator of pet care companies in the United States, owning pet food companies, pet pharmacies and veterinary care clinic chains such as Banfield Pet Hospitals and BluePearl.

The largest veterinary hospital is 71,500 ( 769,620 ft) was achieved by Salam Veterinary Group (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 10 October 2022.

In 1991, Dr. Peter Brown started practicing at Chuckanut Valley Veterinary Clinic. He soon created one of the nation's most successful veterinary practices, in rural-Washington no less, by focusing on the experience that both clients and employees have in the practice.