Analysis of companion animal clinics in Istanbul in terms of some physical structures, technical equipment, patients and management

With the increasing in companion animal (pet) adoption recent years, clinics are now becoming businesses enterprises. In parallel with this increase ownership, a significant number of veterinarians have started to choose area. According records there is total 7915 ministry licensed enterprises Turkey (Ministry Agriculture and Forestry, 2021a) 749 them established Istanbul 2021b). For reason, has been determined as study site. research, it aimed determine physical structures, technical equipment, patient distribution analyze business activities problems encountered veterinary Istanbul. Survey studies were conducted mostly face-to-face (96%) 225 between April 2019 2021. At end was that majority 100-200 square meters size, single storey, 1 examination room. addition, 96,0% rental 74,2% which sole corporation. terms investment, all microscopic set. Vast (95.0%) X-ray devices 87.0% analysers. distribution, cats represents 61.9% dogs 33.0%. age those ages 2-5 constitute largest group for both dogs. The most common reason first visit vaccination 39.6%. observed generally small-medium size (81,3%) independent clinics. fact large chain almost non-existent causes amount investment expenditure required promotional be high. From point view, clearly seen should become more professional order do always try improve administrative capabilities by attending training events.