SIC code 75000 classifies businesses engaged in veterinary activities. There are 5,168 active companies registered under this code in the UK, forming a substantial sector within the national economy. It falls under Section M (Professional, scientific and technical activities) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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With a 96% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 2 of 5,409 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. Companies in this sector average 8.8 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. Growth has been exceptional recently: 41% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 43%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — HANDFORTH, LONDON, TAUNTON — together account for just 18% of the sector.
SIC code 75000 stands for "Veterinary activities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 5,168 active companies registered under SIC code 75000 in the UK, out of 5,409 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 96%, meaning 4% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for veterinary activities companies (SIC 75000) are: HANDFORTH (532), LONDON (315), TAUNTON (92), YORK (83), BRISTOL (57). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 41% of currently active SIC 75000 companies were formed since 2020, and 43% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for veterinary activities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 75000 have an average age of 8.8 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include BATTERSEA DOGS' AND CATS' HOME, CVS (UK) LIMITED, INSPIRING VET CARE LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 7514 (Supporting service activities for the government as a whole), 7511 (General (overall) public service activities), 7513 (Regulation of and contribution to more efficient operation of business), 7523 (Justice and judicial activities). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 75000 (Veterinary activities) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.