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118 veterinary clinics operated in Vermont in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 118CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,399mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 18.2U.S. 10.1
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
How many veterinary clinics operate in Vermont
Vermont had 118 veterinary clinics in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541940, Veterinary Services). They employed 1,399 people in mid-March and reported $64.5 million in annual payroll. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Veterinary clinics make up 0.57% of the 20,841 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Vermont has 18.2 veterinary clinics, 80.4% above the national rate of 10.1. The average establishment has 11.9 employees against 13.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $46,097, 13.0% below the U.S. figure of $52,978.
| Measure | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 118 | 34,296 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,399 | 475,106 |
| Annual payroll | $64,490,000 | $25,170,032,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $46,097 | $52,978 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 18.2 | 10.1 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Veterinary clinics by metro area in Vermont
Census published veterinary clinic counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Vermont. The largest is Lebanon, NH-VT, with 38 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 58% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 38 | 413 | 16.9 |
| Burlington, VT | 35 | 577 | 15.3 |
| Rutland, VT | 11 | 140 | 18.3 |
| Barre, VT | 9 | 100 | 15.0 |
| Brattleboro, VT | 8 | 71 | 17.5 |
| Bennington, VT | 6 | 72 | 16.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at veterinary clinics in Vermont
30.2% of Vermont's veterinary clinics with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 27.7% nationally. 52.6% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 35 | 30.2% | 27.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 26 | 22.4% | 22.7% |
| 10–19 employees | 36 | 31.0% | 29.8% |
| 20–49 employees | 19 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What veterinary clinics in Vermont use the phone for
Veterinary front desks handle appointments, prescription refills, boarding questions and worried owners with sick animals, often all at once. Missing a call can mean missing an urgent case or a new client.
Calls a veterinary clinic in Vermont might handle in a typical week include:
- An owner calls to book boarding over a holiday.
- A new pet owner calls to ask about vaccines.
- A client calls to request a prescription refill for a cat.
Business texting for veterinary clinics
Clinics text vaccine reminders, pickup notices after procedures and refill-ready messages.
Texting from a local number in Vermont requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 12-person veterinary clinic
Veterinary clinics in Vermont average 11.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 12-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $360.00 a month and 12 on Ooma Office Pro cost $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,452 less than RingCentral for a veterinary clinic in Vermont of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Vermont
Vermont has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a veterinary clinic can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 571 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for veterinary clinics in Vermont
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Vermont is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many veterinary clinics are in Vermont?
118 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,399 people in mid-March.
Which Vermont metro area has the most veterinary clinics?
Lebanon, NH-VT, with 38 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 12-person veterinary clinic?
$360.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $299.40 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $239.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Vermont number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.