Veterinary hospital chains in the United States:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital was the most searched veterinary hospital chain in the United States, accounting for 60.6% of all searches among the five chains we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA Animal Hospitals showed up in every answer. VCA Animal Hospitals was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses.
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 Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions, Banfield Pet Hospital and VCA Animal Hospitals appeared every time. VCA Animal Hospitals was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers. Banfield Pet Hospital was second, and BluePearl Pet Hospital was third.
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
See every answer about veterinary hospital chains
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 do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each veterinary hospital chain by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five veterinary hospital chains we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
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.
Which brand is most popular in search among veterinary hospital chains in the United States?
5 brands
In September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital was the most searched among veterinary hospital chains in the United States, with an estimated 796K branded searches, 60.6% of all searches for the five we track. BluePearl Pet Hospital is in 2nd place, 43.5 percentage points behind at 17.2%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banfield Pet Hospital | 59.4% → 60.6% | 63%Mar 2026 | 58.7%May 2026 | 1st |
| BluePearl Pet Hospital | 15.7% → 17.2% | 17.2%Sep 2026 | 13.9%Jan 2026 | 2nd |
| Vetco Total Care | 7% → 11.5% | 12.7%Aug 2026 | 7%Oct 2025 | 4th → 3rd |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | 6.3% → 6.9% | 6.9%Sep 2026 | 5.8%Apr 2026 | 5th → 4th |
| Veterinary Emergency Group | 11.5% → 3.8% | 12.2%Nov 2025 | 3.8%Sep 2026 | 3rd → 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Banfield Pet Hospital’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States increased from 59.4% to 60.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BluePearl Pet Hospital’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States increased from 15.7% to 17.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vetco Total Care’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States increased from 7% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VCA Animal Hospitals’ share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States increased from 6.3% to 6.9%.
- 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, Banfield Pet Hospital’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States peaked at 63% in March 2026 and was lowest at 58.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BluePearl Pet Hospital’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States peaked at 17.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 13.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vetco Total Care’s share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States peaked at 12.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 7% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VCA Animal Hospitals’ share of searches among veterinary hospital chains in the United States peaked at 6.9% in September 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in April 2026.
- 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, Vetco Total Care rose from 4th to 3rd among veterinary hospital chains in the United States.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VCA Animal Hospitals rose from 5th to 4th among veterinary hospital chains in the United States.
- 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%.
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