541940 — Veterinary Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments of licensed veterinary practitioners primarily engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry, or surgery for animals; and establishments primarily engaged in providing testing services for licensed veterinary practitioners (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Animal hospitals
- Veterinary clinics
- Veterinarians' offices
- Veterinary testing laboratories
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0741 - Veterinary Services for Livestock (via SIC1987:0741→NAICS1997:54194→2002:541940→2007:541940→2012:541940→2017:541940→2022:541940)
- SIC 0742 - Veterinary Services for Animal Specialties (via SIC1987:0742→NAICS1997:54194→2002:541940→2007:541940→2012:541940→2017:541940→2022:541940)
- SIC 8734 - Testing Laboratories (via SIC1987:8734→NAICS1997:54194→2002:541940→2007:541940→2012:541940→2017:541940→2022:541940)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R416 — Veterinary/Animal Care Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541940 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541940 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Veterinary Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541940? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $10,000,000 for NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541940? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541940 (Veterinary Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0741 - Veterinary Services for Livestock, 0742 - Veterinary Services for Animal Specialties, 8734 - Testing Laboratories.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541940:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541940 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Veterinary Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Veterinarian — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.