Dierenkliniek Keistad

What Dierenkliniek Keistad does

Dierenkliniek Keistad is a single-location veterinary clinic based in Amersfoort, Netherlands, operating as part of the Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V. corporate network. The clinic provides comprehensive preventive, curative, and emergency veterinary care for companion animals — dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and rodents — with services spanning health checks, vaccinations, surgery (including laparoscopic sterilization), anesthesia with continuous monitoring, dentistry, digital radiography, in-house laboratory diagnostics, dermatology, internal medicine, fertility treatments, and dedicated life-stage programs (puppy/kitten consultations and senior pet checks). Its technical infrastructure includes digital X-ray with electronic second-opinion capability, a gas anesthesia system with monitoring, an in-house laboratory producing results within approximately 20 minutes, and specialized equipment such as heated bird enclosures with nebulization, oxygen facilities for avian patients, and dedicated rabbit intubation equipment.

The clinic's economic model is built on appointment-based professional services billed at point of care, supplemented by the Dier en Zorg Plan monthly subscription that bundles preventive care and offers discounts on consultations, treatments, medications, and food. Distribution is exclusively regional, with same-day emergency capacity during opening hours, after-hours emergency routing through Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis Nieuwegein, home visits for immobile clients, and online appointment booking. Marketing is conducted primarily through an educational website/blog, word-of-mouth referral, and shared national content via the Evidensia network.

Dierenkliniek Keistad is privately held and operates without external investment or public listing. The clinic is currently navigating a generational leadership transition following the April 2023 retirement of founder Jack Dirkx (37-year veteran of the predecessor Dierenartspraktijk Dirkx) and the departure of veterinarian Tom van Wijk due to chronic illness; clinical capacity has been rebuilt through the addition of veterinarians Lynn (late 2023) and Cas (August 2024), with paraveterinary staffing supplemented by Eileen (June 2025). Headcount figures are inconsistent across sources — the firmographic record lists 6 employees while the management roster names 3 veterinarians plus 5–6 paraveterinary staff — likely reflecting differences between full-time-equivalent and named-individual counts.

Name

Dierenkliniek Keistad

Legal name

Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V.

Website

https://dierenkliniek-keistad.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dierenkliniek Keistad is a single-location veterinary clinic in Amersfoort, Netherlands, providing preventive, surgical, and emergency care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and rodents, with niche expertise in avian medicine and laparoscopic sterilization, operating within the Evidensia Dierenklinieken network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Companion animal healthcare
• Avian veterinary care
• Pet preventive care
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultations and Treatments: Revenue generated from consultation fees, medical treatments, surgeries, vaccinations, and diagnostic procedures. Payment accepted in cash or by PIN. Emergency services available during and outside opening hours.
2. Dier en Zorg Plan Subscription: Monthly subscription plan covering preventive care including core vaccinations, antiparasitics, two health checks per year, 30% discount on consultations and treatments, and 10% discount on medications and selected food.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dierenkliniek Keistad is a single-site veterinary clinic in Amersfoort delivering preventive, curative, surgical, dental, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services to companion animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents) and birds. Services are sold on an appointment basis with per-visit consultation and treatment fees, supplemented by the recurring Dier en Zorg Plan subscription for bundled preventive care and discounts on treatments.

Product overview

Dierenkliniek Keistad is a veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of animal healthcare services for companion animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents) and birds in Amersfoort, Netherlands. The clinic operates as a single-location practice organized around distinct service modules: preventive care (vaccinations, health checks, microchipping), surgery (including laparoscopic sterilization), anesthesia, dentistry, digital radiography, in-house and external laboratory diagnostics, dermatology, internal medicine, and fertility treatments. The clinic also provides specialized species-specific services including avian care with heated enclosures and nebulization, puppy and kitten consultation programs, and senior health checks for dogs and cats. The clinic operates the 'Dier en Zorg Plan' subscription program offering bundled preventive care services. Located at Van Bemmelstraat 1, Amersfoort, the clinic is part of the Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V. veterinary group and works with three veterinarians supported by six paraveterinary staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Care (Preventieve Zorg) Preventive healthcare services including annual health checks, vaccinations, microchipping, and blood pressure measurement, intended to keep pets healthy and detect issues early. Targeted at owners of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and rodents visiting the Amersfoort clinic.
• Surgery (Chirurgie) Surgical services including laparoscopic (keyhole) sterilization, soft tissue surgery, and cesarean sections. The clinic has over 10 years of experience with laparoscopic procedures across both standard and mini endoscopic sets. Intended for pet owners whose animals require surgical intervention.
• Dentistry (Gebit / Tandheelkunde) Dental care including cleaning, polishing, extractions, treatment of feline odontoclastic resorption lesions (FORL), and dental filing for rabbits and rodents. Includes pre-anesthetic examination and blood work, supported by digital dental X-ray. Intended for dog, cat, rabbit and rodent owners.
• Digital X-ray (Digitale Röntgen) Digital X-ray imaging for diagnosing fractures, foreign objects, heart and lung conditions, and joint wear. The digital system provides faster results with less radiation exposure and supports contrast/brightness adjustment, on-screen measurement, and electronic sharing for second opinions.
• In-house Laboratory (Laboratorium) In-house laboratory performing blood tests, urine analysis, and fecal examination with results typically delivered within 20 minutes. The clinic uses external laboratory partners for comprehensive diagnostics beyond the in-house menu.
• Dermatology (Dermatologie) Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases including allergies, parasites, and infections affecting skin, coat, nails, and ears, delivered across all species the clinic treats.
• Internal Medicine (Interne Geneeskunde) Internal medicine services for diseases of internal organs including heart, lungs, digestive tract, liver, kidneys, hormones, and blood disorders. Ultrasound-dependent cases may be referred externally.
• Fertility Treatments (Vruchtbaarheidsbehandelingen) Fertility services including progesterone blood testing, pregnancy ultrasound from 28 days, X-ray pregnancy confirmation, birth assistance, and cesarean section.
• Vaccinations (Vaccinaties) Customised vaccination programmes based on pet age and lifestyle, with a health check included in each vaccination appointment.
• Dier en Zorg Plan Subscription Monthly subscription plan covering core vaccinations, antiparasitics, two health checks per year, a 30% discount on consultations and treatments, and a 10% discount on medications and selected food. Designed for ongoing preventive care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents at the Amersfoort clinic.
• Avian Care (Vogelzorg) Specialised bird care including gas anesthesia, heated bird enclosures with oxygen, digital radiography, blood tests, microscopy, bacterial culture, fecal analysis, sex determination, feather problem treatment, beak corrections, and pre-purchase health examinations. Available for parrots (macaws, grey parrots, Amazons, cockatoos), parakeets, lovebirds, poultry, and doves.
• Heated Bird Enclosures and Nebulization Room (Warmtekooi & Vernevelruimte) Heated bird cages and a nebulization room for sick or respiratory-distressed birds requiring temperature regulation and humidity treatment. Supports oxygen therapy for avian patients.
• Pre-purchase Bird Examination (Aankoopkeuring Vogel) Pre-purchase health examination for birds including clinical examination, blood tests for PBFD, KDS, and Polyoma, cloaca swab for Psittacosis, DNA sex determination, and bird identification. Targets prospective bird owners and breeders.
• Puppy Consultation Programme (Puppyspreekuur) Four free puppy consultations at 4, 5, 6, and 7 months covering vaccination, nutrition, behavior, dental care, microchipping, deworming, insurance, and spay/neuter information, including a puppy consultation book.
• Kitten Consultation Programme (Kittenspreekuur) Four free kitten consultations at 4, 5, 6, and 7 months covering vaccination against feline diseases, nutrition, behavior, dental care, microchipping, deworming, insurance, and spay/neuter information, including a kitten consultation book.
• Senior Health Check for Dogs (Seniorcheck Hond) Comprehensive health check for dogs from 8 years old including physical examination, dental check, lifestyle discussion, and optional blood and urine tests to detect age-related conditions early.
• Senior Health Check for Cats (Seniorcheck Kat) Comprehensive health check for cats from 10 years old including physical examination and general blood test to detect age-related problems early and improve quality of life.
• Rabbit Spay and Neuter (Castratie en Sterilisatie Konijnen) Rabbit spay and neuter surgery delivered with intubation during gas anesthesia. Uses a specialised rabbit-safe anesthesia protocol (no pre-surgical fasting) enabled by dedicated rabbit tubes, intended for safer anesthesia and faster recovery.
• Rabbit Disease Treatment (Konijnenziekte Behandeling) Medical treatment for rabbit diseases including snuffles, myiasis (flystrike), bloat, dental problems, Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD), and myxomatosis.
• Rodent Care (Knaagdieren Zorg) Healthcare for rodents including treatment for loss of appetite, overgrown teeth, itching caused by mites, diarrhea, and hamster hibernation management. Targets owners of guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, degus, rats, and mice.
• Emergency Care (Spoedzorg) Emergency veterinary care during clinic opening hours with same-day appointments for seriously ill or injured animals. After-hours emergencies are referred to Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis Nieuwegein for specialised emergency care.
• Home Visit Service (Huisbezoek) House-call veterinary service for clients and animals that cannot visit the clinic, including multi-pet households receiving vaccinations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid blood test results within 20 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Evidensia DierenkliniekencoreOthersParent company and network of veterinary clinics. The registered business name is Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V. The clinic operates as part of this network which provides shared resources, national blog content, the Dier en Zorg Plan subscription system, and after-hours emergency referrals through Dierenziekenhuis Nieuwegein.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large US veterinary network offering primary, specialty, and emergency care. Comparable in service mix (preventive, surgery, diagnostics, dental) and wellness/subscription schemes, though at significantly larger scale.
• Dierenziekenhuis Den Haag: Larger specialty/emergency veterinary hospital providing referral-level care across companion animals. Broader scale and specialty depth than Keistad, but overlapping surgical, imaging, and avian-adjacent services.
• Mars Petcare (Veterinary Health segment): Global veterinary services owner (VCA, Banfield, Linnaeus, AniCura). Competes in the same companion-animal care space through its owned chains; vastly larger scale but overlapping primary care and wellness plan concepts.
• Medivet: UK veterinary group with hundreds of clinics and a hub-and-spoke network model. Comparable companion-animal primary care and specialty referral structure; operates in a different geography but shares business model.
• IVC Evidensia: Parent group of Evidensia Dierenklinieken and thus Keistad's ultimate owner. Operates hundreds of sites across Europe; comparable in industry and service model but at vastly larger scale and portfolio breadth.

Regional players

• Dierenkliniek Wilhelminapark: Independent Utrecht-based veterinary clinic offering companion animal primary care, surgery, and diagnostics. Comparable scope of services and regional AMERSFOORT/Utrecht geography, though operating independently of national groups.
• Dierenkliniek Het Vechtdal: Regional Dutch companion animal clinic offering preventive care, surgery, and dental services. Comparable size and general-practice scope to Keistad, serving a similar suburban pet-owner segment.

Direct peers

• Sterkliniek Dierenartsen: Dutch franchise network of independent veterinary clinics. Comparable full-service companion animal care (preventive, surgery, dental, imaging) with a well-developed wellness/subscription concept and similar positioning to Keistad.
• Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis Nieuwegein: Evidensia specialty/emergency hospital in Nieuwegein that serves as Keistad's after-hours emergency referral partner. Same parent network, broader acute/emergency capability; comparable companion-animal services and pricing structure.
• AniCura: Pan-European veterinary group with multiple clinics across the Netherlands, including specialty hospitals. Direct competitor in companion-animal primary care and specialty services, with similar subscription/wellness plan offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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