Local search schema for veterinarians: what to mark up
Search engines and AI assistants read structured data (JSON-LD) to show veterinarians's hours, location and services. Here is what to include, and a free check to see what your page is missing.
Recommended type
VeterinaryCare
Fields that matter most
hours, emergency availability, services and address, plus geo coordinates, opening hours (openingHoursSpecification), url, image or logo, and sameAs links to your official profiles.
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Frequently asked questions
Which schema.org type should veterinarians use?
VeterinaryCare. It is a more specific kind of LocalBusiness, which helps search engines understand what you do.
What fields matter most?
For veterinarians: hours, emergency availability, services and address. Name, address and phone should match your Google Business Profile exactly.
Should I add review stars to my own site?
Only if the ratings reflect genuine reviews collected on your site. Search engines generally do not show review stars that a business publishes about itself.
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