Veterinary activities Companies in the UK

SIC 75000Professional, scientific and technical activities|94.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 7 Jun 2026
5,168
Active

There are 5,168 active companies in the veterinary activities sector in the UK (SIC code 75000). This sector falls under Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. Of 5,409 total registrations, 2 companies are no longer active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 94.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 89% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 8.9 years. Handforth leads with 10% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 61 government contracts valued at £1.4B.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

5,168
Active Companies
M
SIC Section
1925
Oldest Company
94.7%
Growth (2020s)
8.9 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 94.7% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
44%
41%
Pre-1990: 26
1990s: 53
2000s: 740
2010s: 2,358
2020s: 2,232

Data Signals

Governance
16,6925 src
Financial
12,98411 src
Compliance
4,54311 src
Risk
3,9958 src
Trade
4702 src
ESG
1346 src
growth
702 src
innovation
522 src
quality
303 src
operational
121 src
corporate_structure
61 src
regulatory
31 src

Sector Overview

The average active company in this sector is 8.9 years old. Geographic concentration: 10% in HANDFORTH.

8.9 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 39 (53%)Medium: 5 (7%)Large: 30 (41%)

Government Activity

Companies in the veterinary activities sector have been awarded 61 government contracts worth £1374.5M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many veterinary activities companies are there in the UK?

There are 5,168 active companies classified under SIC code 75000 (Veterinary activities) in the UK, out of 5,409 total registered.

What is SIC code 75000?

SIC code 75000 stands for "Veterinary activities". It belongs to Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most veterinary activities companies located?

The largest concentrations are in HANDFORTH (532), LONDON (315), TAUNTON (92).

What is the average age of veterinary activities companies?

The average active veterinary activities company in the UK is 8.9 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1925.

What government data is available for veterinary activities companies?

Our database contains 38,991 data signals across 12 categories for active veterinary activities companies. The largest category is Governance with 16,692 signals from 5 government sources.

Research UK Companies with AI

5.9M companies, 50M+ signals from 53 government sources. Risk scores, director networks, entity analysis.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.