Veterinary lab automation market to reach $1.9 billion by 2030

Veterinary lab automation is projected to grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026, with demand rising for faster animal diagnostics and more automated workflows. The Business Research Company says the market could hit $1.9 billion by 2030, led by North America now and Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - Veterinary clinics and diagnostic labs are under pressure to deliver faster and more precise test results for animal patients. - Automation can reduce manual steps, improve consistency and support higher-throughput testing as companion animal care expands. - The market outlook points to stronger demand for robotics, AI and centralized diagnostic infrastructure.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Veterinary Lab Automation Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report values the veterinary lab automation market at $1.26 billion in 2025 and $1.36 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $1.9 billion by 2030. - The report also says North America held the largest market share in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow the fastest through the forecast period. - A free sample of the report is available here.

The details: - The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 2026. - The forecast period CAGR is 8.7% through 2030. - Growth drivers include faster diagnostic needs in veterinary settings, higher rates of animal disease testing, better veterinary healthcare infrastructure, growth in companion animal services and adoption of basic lab instruments in clinics. - Future growth is tied to higher-throughput diagnostic automation systems, AI and data analytics in veterinary diagnostics, precision veterinary medicine, centralized veterinary diagnostic laboratories, smart lab infrastructure and robotics. - Key trends include robotic sample processing, automated diagnostic workflows, AI-driven diagnostic interpretation, fully automated hematology and chemistry analyzers, cloud-based laboratory information management systems and high-throughput automated sample handling. - Veterinary lab automation uses instruments, robotic systems and software to streamline laboratory processes in veterinary diagnostics. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East and Africa. - A full copy of the report is available here.

Between the lines: - The report frames companion animal spending as a key demand signal for automated diagnostics. - The American Animal Hospital Association said in April 2025 that U.S. spending on veterinary care, including pharmaceuticals and related products dispensed through veterinary clinics, was expected to reach about $41.4 billion. - That spending backdrop suggests more pressure on clinics to scale testing without adding equivalent labor. - The report’s focus on AI, robotics and cloud tools signals a shift from basic automation toward connected diagnostic systems.

What's next: - The market is likely to keep moving toward centralized labs, automated workflows and higher-volume sample handling. - Asia-Pacific’s growth could narrow the gap with North America if investment in veterinary infrastructure and smart lab systems accelerates. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports include expanded strategic intelligence, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel dashboards, market hotspot infographics and updated technology and trend analysis.

The bottom line: - Veterinary lab automation is moving from a niche efficiency tool to a core part of modern animal diagnostics, with growth driven by pet care demand and more advanced testing systems.