Veterinary practice chains eye Indian market

In a country with 10 times as many cattle as pet dogs, working with production animals historically has been a well-trodden career path for veterinarians in India.

In recent years, however, India's growing middle class has warmed to pet ownership, upping demand for increasingly sophisticated companion animal medicine — and tempting corporate consolidators of veterinary practices to invest in the world's most populous nation for the first time.

This story was published on Feb. 13, 2025.