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.
Illustrative Examples
- Animal hospitals
- Veterinary clinics
- Veterinarians' offices
- Veterinary testing laboratories
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541940 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Veterinary Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $10,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541940 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5419 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 5419
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541940 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541940 is 'Veterinary Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $10,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541940?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541940 is $10,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541940?
NAICS code 541940 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 0741 - Veterinary Services for Livestock, 0742 - Veterinary Services for Animal Specialties, 8734 - Testing Laboratories.