AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V.

What AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V. does

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V. is a companion-animal veterinary hospital based in Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, operating as a subsidiary within AniCura Netherlands B.V., which in turn is part of Mars, Incorporated's European veterinary care platform. The hospital employs between 51 and 100 staff and functions as a general, emergency, and specialty referral site within AniCura's Dutch network of more than 65 clinics, serving local pet owners as well as cases referred in from surrounding practices. Its service portfolio spans routine consultations, emergency care, diagnostic imaging (including Immulite laboratory platforms), dental care, fertility treatments, and blood transfusion services operated in partnership with Animal Blood Bank Benelux.

The hospital was formed on October 7, 2023, through consolidation under the AniCura umbrella, and has subsequently expanded its specialty offerings while securing Cat Friendly Clinic Silver certification. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis from individual pet owners across a diversified mix of general and advanced clinical work, with demand patterns shaped both by local catchment and by referral flow from the broader AniCura network. Strategic emphasis is placed on specialty differentiation (fertility, transfusion, feline-friendly care), talent development through the AniCura Graduate Programme, and brand-building via public-facing educational content.

The business is structurally supported by Mars, Incorporated's ownership, which provides capital access, procurement scale, and operational standardization that materially exceed those available to independent Dutch veterinary operators. However, the entity itself does not disclose financials and has no visible AI, software, or proprietary technology assets in the input data — its competitive position rests on clinical capability, network affiliation, and certified specialty credentials rather than technology differentiation.

Name

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V.

Legal name

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V.

Website

https://anicura.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek is a companion-animal veterinary hospital in Dordrecht, Netherlands, serving local pet owners and referred cases from AniCura's 65+ clinic Dutch network with general, emergency, dental, fertility, and blood transfusion services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Companion Animal Veterinary Care

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary hospital services
• Companion animal care
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary surgical services
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultations and Treatments: Revenue generated from general consultations, specialized treatments, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care services for companion animals.
2. Blood Products and Transfusion Services: Blood donation and transfusion services for dogs and cats, provided in partnership with Animal Blood Bank Benelux.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V. is a veterinary hospital providing general and specialist medical care for companion animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals. Services span preventive health checks, vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures (including orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery), diagnostic imaging (CT, X-ray, ultrasound), fertility treatments and artificial insemination, blood donation and transfusion, and 24/7 emergency care. The clinic operates as a referral center within the AniCura Netherlands network of more than 65 clinics and serves as a blood donation and distribution site for the Animal Blood Bank Benelux partnership.

Product overview

AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek B.V. is a veterinary hospital operating within the AniCura Netherlands network of companion animal clinics. The organization provides comprehensive veterinary services including general consultations, specialized treatments, and emergency care. Key services include blood donation programs (in partnership with Animal Blood Bank Benelux), artificial insemination for dogs, and veterinary internship opportunities. AniCura Netherlands B.V. serves as the parent company, with multiple clinic locations across the Netherlands including Dordrecht and the Drechtstreek region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General veterinary consultations and treatments Routine veterinary consultations, preventive health checks, and medical treatments for companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small animals, delivered through scheduled appointments and walk-in visits at the clinic.
• Veterinary surgical services Specialist surgical procedures for companion animals including hip replacement, cataract surgery, laparoscopic procedures, and other complex operations requiring advanced equipment and specialist veterinary surgeons.
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging Diagnostic imaging services using CT scanners, X-ray machines, and ultrasound devices to support clinical diagnosis for companion animals, available to referred and direct patients.
• 24/7 emergency veterinary care Urgent and emergency veterinary care available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at select AniCura emergency clinic locations for companion animal patients requiring immediate treatment.
• Blood donation and transfusion services Companion animal blood donation events and transfusion services for dogs and cats, delivered in partnership with Animal Blood Bank Benelux to address shortages of donor blood in the Netherlands and Benelux region.
• Fertility and artificial insemination services Specialist fertility services for dogs including gynaecological examinations, vaginoscopy, hormone analysis using Immulite laboratory equipment, and intra-uterine or transcervical artificial insemination procedures using an endoscopic camera and flexible catheter for higher success rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% increase in demand for donor blood in Benelux in the past 12 months, with Netherlands showing nearly 90% increase

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Animal Blood Bank Benelux (ABB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAniCura has partnered with the Animal Blood Bank Benelux to address the shortage of blood donors for pets. AniCura provides its locations in Rijswijk, Dordrecht, and Amsterdam as blood donation and distribution centers. The partnership aims to increase the availability of blood products for dogs and cats in the Netherlands and Benelux. The demand for donor blood increased by 37% in Benelux and nearly 90% in the Netherlands.
• Mars, Inc.flagshipOthersAniCura is a family business of leading animal hospitals and clinics specialized in companion animals, and is part of Mars, Inc., a global conglomerate. The company operates under Mars Petcare division.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vets4Pets (Pets at Home Group): Large veterinary practice network operating inside Pets at Home retail stores across the UK and Europe. Comparable to AniCura as a multi-site, brand-led companion animal clinic network.
• CVS Group: UK-listed integrated veterinary services group with companion animal practices, referral hospitals, and a diagnostics business. Comparable to AniCura's mixed model of general practice and specialty veterinary care.
• Medivet: UK veterinary network with a hub-and-spoke model combining community clinics with 24/7 hospitals and specialist services. Closely aligned with AniCura's clinic-plus-referral approach.
• Linnaeus Veterinary Group: UK veterinary group combining primary care practices with specialist referral hospitals, including emergency and hospital services. Comparable to AniCura's referral and emergency veterinary care structure.
• IVC Evidensia: One of the largest veterinary care networks in Europe, operating hundreds of clinics and hospitals across multiple countries. Directly comparable to AniCura as a multi-country veterinary hospital and clinic network with referral and emergency services.
• VetPartners: European veterinary group operating a network of clinics, hospitals, and referral centers for companion animals. Closely comparable to AniCura in business model, multi-site veterinary care, and specialty services.

Regional players

• Tierklinik (various German clinic groups): German veterinary hospital and clinic networks providing general and specialty companion animal care. Comparable to AniCura's hospital-based veterinary service model in a neighboring European market.
• Sterkliniek Dierenartsen: Dutch veterinary clinic network of independent practices, offering general and specialty companion animal care. Comparable regional competitor to AniCura clinics in the Netherlands.
• Diergeneeskundig Verwijscentrum: Dutch regional veterinary referral centers providing specialist and emergency care for companion animals. A direct Dutch competitor to AniCura's specialist referral hospital model.

Broad incumbents

• Banfield Pet Hospital: Largest veterinary chain in the United States and a sister company within Mars Petcare. Comparable to AniCura as a Mars-owned, large-scale companion animal veterinary hospital network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/anicurahaaglanden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anicura-dierenziekenhuis-drechtstreek-b.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries60 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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