AniCura

What AniCura does

AniCura Belgium operates a network of 24 veterinary clinics consolidated under the legal entity AC Clinico Belgium BV, headquartered in Zaventem. The network provides general and preventive veterinary care alongside specialty services spanning cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, internal medicine, dentistry, reproduction, sports medicine, acupuncture, osteopathy, and behavioural therapy. AniCura operates dedicated diagnostic imaging infrastructure, including Belgium's first High Field MRI scanner (AniCura Vetimacs, Sint-Gillis) and CT scanners (AniCura Causus), and performed Belgium's first 3D-printed titanium hip implant surgery at AniCura Herckenrode in Hasselt. It also runs a dedicated emergency clinic (Spoedkliniek) and serves as a blood collection and distribution hub for the Animal Blood Bank Benelux, alongside its Dutch sister sites in Rijswijk and Amsterdam.

The company's revenue model is fee-for-service across consultations, diagnostics, surgical procedures, preventive care, rehabilitation, and emergency visits, with pricing determined case-by-case and not publicly disclosed. Customers are individual pet owners (dogs, cats, exotic pets) and referring veterinarians who direct complex cases into the network. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through owned clinics, supported by online appointment booking, a referral portal, content marketing (educational guides, blog, newsletter, social), community workshops (Puppy Fitness, blood donation days), and a retail partnership with Tom&Co announced in July 2025.

AniCura Belgium is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mars, Inc., operating within the Mars Petcare division. In October 2024, the network was restructured to consolidate previously separate BV entities under AC Clinico Belgium, simplifying internal administration. Multiple clinics hold international patient safety accreditations and AniCura Dierenkliniek Herckenrode is officially recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic.

Name

AniCura

Legal name

AC Clinico Belgium

Website

https://anicura.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AniCura Belgium is a network of 24 veterinary clinics consolidated under AC Clinico Belgium BV, owned by Mars, Inc. It delivers preventive, diagnostic, surgical, specialty, and emergency veterinary care to pet owners across Belgium, supported by advanced imaging and specialist referral infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary care services
• Pet healthcare network
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary surgery
• Animal hospital network

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaventem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: AniCura generates revenue through fee-for-service veterinary consultations, medical examinations, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatments offered at its network of clinics across Belgium.
2. Specialized Medical Procedures: Revenue from specialized procedures including orthopaedic surgery, oncology treatments, cardiac surgery, advanced imaging (MRI, CT scans), and rehabilitation services.
3. Preventive and Wellness Care: Revenue from preventive care services including vaccinations, dental care, health screenings, flea/worm treatments, and senior pet care programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AniCura operates a network of 24 veterinary clinics across Belgium delivering preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, emergency services and specialized treatments for companion animals. The network provides comprehensive veterinary disciplines including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, dentistry, medical imaging, rehabilitation and alternative medicine, supported by advanced equipment such as MRI, CT scanners and 3D-printed titanium implants. The clinics also run preventive wellness programs, blood donation services and a dedicated emergency clinic.

Product overview

AniCura is a European network of veterinary clinics operating across Belgium with over 25 clinics. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary services organized around: (1) General and preventive care including vaccinations, health checks, flea/deworming treatments; (2) Advanced diagnostics including CT-scan, MRI-scan, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and blood tests; (3) Surgical services including orthopedic surgery (TPLO, TTA, hip replacement with 3D-printed titanium implants), soft tissue surgery, dental surgery (root canal treatment), and heart surgery; (4) Rehabilitation services including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, laser therapy, and Puppy Fitness programs; (5) Cancer treatment including chemotherapy; (6) Emergency services; (7) Behavioral therapy; (8) Alternative medicine including acupuncture and osteopathy; (9) Digital tools including online appointment booking and Toothcheck dental assessment. The network is headquartered at AC Clinico Belgium BV in Zaventem and is part of Mars, Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary consultations and preventive care
• Diagnostic imaging services

Quantifiable outcome

• Blood transfusion increases survival rate by up to 25% for pets that ingested rat or mouse poison, and up to 60% for dogs with autoimmune anaemia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Tom&CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2025AniCura and Tom&Co announced a new partnership in July 2025, uniting two organisations with a shared passion for pet health and happiness. The collaboration aims to better support pet owners with professional advice and practical tips to help their animals enjoy healthy and happy lives.
• Animal Blood Bank Benelux (ABB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAniCura works in partnership with the Animal Blood Bank Benelux to address the shortage of animal blood in Belgium and the Benelux region. AniCura locations in Rijswijk and Amsterdam serve as blood donation and distribution centres for the blood bank. This partnership aims to provide a sustainable solution for the donor blood shortage through long-term collaboration.
• Mars PetcareflagshipOthersAniCura is a subsidiary of Mars, Inc., operating as part of the Mars Petcare family. AniCura's data practices and privacy policies fall under Mars Petcare's data management framework. The company is positioned as a partner of Mars, Inc. in its footer communications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IVC Evidensia: IVC Evidensia is the largest European veterinary care network, operating thousands of clinics and hospitals across the UK, Nordics, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the most direct competitor to AniCura's pan-European specialty clinic model.
• AniCura (other European countries): The same AniCura brand operates specialty veterinary clinics across multiple European countries including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. They share common Mars Petcare backing and specialty focus.
• Linnaeus Veterinary Limited: Linnaeus is a UK veterinary group owned by Mars Petcare that operates referral hospitals and primary care practices. As a Mars Petcare sister company under the same corporate umbrella, it shares ownership and similar specialty operating model.
• VetPartners Group: VetPartners is a large European veterinary group with clinics across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy. It operates both general practices and referral/specialty hospitals, paralleling AniCura's mixed model.
• CVS Group plc: CVS Group is a UK-listed integrated veterinary services provider operating practices, referral hospitals, and diagnostics labs. Comparable in operating a branded network of clinics with both primary and specialty care.
• Medivet Group: Medivet operates a network of veterinary clinics and hospitals across the UK and a few European countries, with both first-opinion and specialty care. Recently taken private by CVC Capital Partners, mirroring the consolidated chain model AniCura employs.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is a Mars Petcare-owned veterinary hospital network in the United States and Canada operating general practices, specialty hospitals, and diagnostic labs. As AniCura's corporate sibling, it offers a comparable scope across the Atlantic but in a different geography.
• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: BluePearl, also Mars Petcare-owned, is a leading US specialty and emergency veterinary hospital chain. While US-based, it is the most comparable global benchmark for specialty/emergency veterinary operations and shares corporate ownership with AniCura.

Regional players

• Evidensia (Nordic operations): Evidensia operates specialty and primary veterinary clinics across the Nordics and other European markets under IVC Evidensia. It is highly comparable in specialty offerings but its core geographic footprint is outside Belgium.
• Dierenkliniek Wilhelminapark: Dierenkliniek Wilhelminapark is a Dutch specialist veterinary clinic offering referral services in cardiology, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery. Its specialty focus makes it comparable to AniCura's referral clinics but on the other side of the Benelux border.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cliniqueveteadk
• Facebookfacebook.com/AniCuraBelgium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anicurabelgium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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