How popular isVeterinary Emergency Group?
In September 2026, people searched for Veterinary Emergency Group by name about 49,500 times in the United States, a 70% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.8% of all United States veterinary hospital chain searches, placing Veterinary Emergency Group fifth out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about veterinary hospital chains, Veterinary Emergency Group appeared in two of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Veterinary Emergency Group is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Banfield Pet HospitalShare of searches 60.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BluePearl Pet HospitalShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Vetco Total CareShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
VCA Animal HospitalsShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Veterinary Emergency GroupShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top veterinary hospital chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Veterinary Emergency Group was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Veterinary Emergency Group is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Banfield Pet Hospital3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- VCA Animal Hospitals3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- BluePearl Pet Hospital2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Veterinary Emergency Group2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Vetco Total Care1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vet hospital chain should I take my dog to in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best veterinary hospital chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vet chain in the US offers the best wellness plans for pets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“animal hospital”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vet clinics”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which veterinary hospital chains compete with Veterinary Emergency Group?
Share of searches by month for Banfield Pet Hospital, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Vetco Total Care, VCA Animal Hospitals, Veterinary Emergency Group. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Banfield Pet Hospital | BluePearl Pet Hospital | Vetco Total Care | VCA Animal Hospitals | Veterinary Emergency Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.4% | 15.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 59% | 14.5% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.5% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.1% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.8% | 15.9% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 63% | 14.6% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.7% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| May 2026 | 58.7% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.7% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.7% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.3% | 16.8% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.6% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 60.6% | 796K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.2% | 226K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.5% | 151K | -11.4% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.9% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.8% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.7 points |
60.6%
Held 1st. 796K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
17.2%
Held 2nd. 226K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
11.5%
Held 3rd. 151K estimated branded searches, -11.4% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
6.9%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Compare popularity between Veterinary Emergency Group and its closest rivals
- Veterinary Emergency Group vs Banfield Pet Hospital: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Veterinary Emergency Group
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Veterinary Emergency Group changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Veterinary Emergency Group in the United States fell from 165K to 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Veterinary Emergency Group’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States decreased from 11.5% to 3.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Veterinary Emergency Group’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States peaked at 12.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.8% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Veterinary Emergency Group fell from 3rd to 5th among veterinary hospital chains in the United States.
How did search popularity change for United States veterinary hospital chains in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital gained share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States, from 59.3% to 60.6%.
In September 2026, Vetco Total Care lost share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States, from 12.7% to 11.5%.
In September 2026, Veterinary Emergency Group lost share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States, from 4.5% to 3.8%.
How are Veterinary Emergency Group’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Veterinary Emergency Group’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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