Veterinary Surgery Journal Citation Rate 2026
0161-3499
eISSN 1532-950X
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery (VS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Veterinary Equine Medical Research and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0161-3499 (e-ISSN 1532-950X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.86 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3000 USD). OpenAlex records 5,930 works and 126,923 citations, with an h-index of 113.
Veterinary Surgery Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Veterinary Surgery has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.86, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Veterinary Equine Medical Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Veterinary Surgery operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Veterinary Surgery should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Veterinary Surgery against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Veterinary Surgery
- Budget $3000 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Veterinary Equine Medical Research, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Oncology Research. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Veterinary Surgery Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0161-3499 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1532-950X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3000 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Veterinary Surgery is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3000.
In our subject taxonomy, Veterinary Surgery is classified under Veterinary Equine Medical Research, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Oncology Research and Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology.
Veterinary Surgery is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.855.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.855 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S191178954
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