Dierenkliniek de Aam

What Dierenkliniek de Aam does

Dierenkliniek de Aam is an independent veterinary clinic founded in October 2020 by Tim Janssen and Fraukje van Doorn, headquartered in Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands. The practice provides comprehensive companion animal healthcare — consultations, surgery, orthopedics (including TPLO), dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory diagnostics — across 4 fixed clinic locations (Elst, Groesbeek, Kekerdom, Nijmegen) and a mobile 'Rijdende Dierenarts' animal ambulance that visits 9 scheduled community locations across the Nijmegen region. The clinic holds ISFM Gold-level Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation at Groesbeek and maintains specialist capability in reproduction (IDEXX Catalyst quantitative progesterone testing, pregnancy ultrasound, breeding guidance) and exotic species (birds, reptiles, small mammals).

The practice serves individual pet owners (dog, cat, rabbit, rodent, bird, reptile), hobbyist and professional dog breeders, and exotic animal owners primarily in the Gelderland/Nijmegen region. Core commercial offerings include the Zorgplan preventive care subscription (€20–€39/month depending on species/dog weight, providing annual checkups, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick protection, and optional dental cleaning at >30% discount vs. standard pricing), transaction-based consultations and procedures across all service lines, and retail product sales (Bravecto flea/tick injection, Royal Canin prescription diets). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online booking (MyPets.eu), phone (085-4000124, 24/7 emergencies), WhatsApp, and the physical clinic/mobile ambulance network.

The business operates as a private, self-funded independent practice with no external investment or parent company. In September 2025, the practice acquired Dierenkliniek Bakker, expanding its fixed-clinic count from 2 to 4 and absorbing its existing client base and staff. As of late 2025/early 2026, the team comprises 13+ veterinarians (including trainees), ~12 paraveterinairen, and administrative/HR staff, totaling approximately 26 personnel. Brand reputation is strong, evidenced by a 4.8/5 Google rating across 406 reviews.

Name

Dierenkliniek de Aam

Legal name

Dierenkliniek de Aam

Website

https://dierenkliniekdeaam.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dierenkliniek de Aam is an independent Dutch veterinary clinic founded in 2020, operating 4 fixed clinics and a mobile animal ambulance across 13 locations in Gelderland. It serves pet owners, breeders, and exotic animal owners with companion animal medicine, surgery, and a preventive care subscription (Zorgplan).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH), Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Companion animal healthcare
• Preventive pet care
• Mobile veterinary services
• Veterinary diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Elst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Consultations and medical procedures: Revenue generated from consultations, surgeries, diagnostic tests, vaccinations, and other medical procedures performed at clinic locations and via the mobile ambulance.
2. Zorgplan (Preventive Care Subscription): Monthly subscription-based preventive care plans offering vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick prevention, consultations, dental cleaning, and optional diagnostic add-ons at discounted rates — approximately 30% cheaper than standard pricing. Billing is monthly via direct debit.
3. Retail product sales: Sale of preventive products including Bravecto flea/tick medications, deworming packages, special dietary pet food (Royal Canin), and other veterinary retail products at clinic locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dierenkliniek de Aam is an independent veterinary clinic offering comprehensive companion animal healthcare (dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles) through 4 fixed clinic locations and a mobile animal ambulance serving 9 community locations in the Gelderland region of the Netherlands. Core offerings include preventive care subscriptions (Zorgplan), diagnostic imaging (echografie, röntgen, scopie), in-house laboratory testing, surgery including orthopedics and laparoscopy, dentistry, and reproduction management. The clinic also sells retail products such as Bravecto and Royal Canin pet food.

Product overview

Dierenkliniek de Aam is an independent veterinary clinic offering comprehensive companion animal healthcare through a multi-location practice with 13 locations in the Gelderland region of the Netherlands. The clinic operates from two primary fixed locations (Elst and Groesbeek) plus the Rijdende Dierenarts (mobile clinic) serving 9 additional locations. Core offerings include the Preventieve Zorgplan subscription for preventive care with over 30% savings, supplemented by specialized diagnostic services (Echografie, Röntgen Diagnostiek, Laboratorium Onderzoek, Scopie) and surgical services (Chirurgie, Orthopedie, Tandheelkunde). The clinic holds ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation and provides dedicated facilities for birds and exotic animals. Founded in October 2020, the practice expanded in September 2025 by acquiring Dierenkliniek Bakker in Nijmegen and Kekerdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventieve Zorgplan (Care Plan) Monthly preventive care subscription offering annual health check-ups, vaccinations, four-times-yearly deworming, year-round flea/tick protection, and veterinary assistant consultations, with optional dental care and diagnostic add-ons. Tiered by dog weight category and cat. Approximately 30% cheaper than standard pricing.
• Echografie (Ultrasound) Mobile ultrasound imaging using portable echo equipment across all clinic locations. Used for pregnancy detection from day 21, abdominal and chest imaging, and monitoring fetal development including number, size, uniformity, and heartbeat.
• Röntgen Diagnostiek (X-ray Diagnostics) Digital X-ray imaging for diagnosing heart/lung conditions, orthopedic problems (hips, elbows, shoulders), and official HD/ED screening for breeding. Multiple X-ray angles taken for accurate diagnosis.
• Laboratorium Onderzoek (Laboratory Research) In-house laboratory providing blood tests, urine analysis, fecal examination, skin scrapings, tumor sampling, and blood pressure measurements. Test results typically available within 3 working days.
• Scopie (Endoscopy) Camera-based endoscopic examinations including rhinoscopy (nasal), laryngoscopy (throat), and otoscopy (ears). Used for foreign body removal, biopsies, cultures, and investigation of chronic ear problems.
• Orthopedie (Orthopedics) Orthopedic surgical procedures including fracture treatment (using locking plates and titanium/RVS screws), patella luxation repair, and cruciate ligament surgery (imbrication, suture technique for small dogs, TPLO for dogs over 10kg). Also includes orthopedic surgery for birds and reptiles.
• Chirurgie (Surgery) Comprehensive surgical services in a modern operating room with gas anesthesia, ECG monitoring, and temperature management. Services include sterilization, castration, gastropexy, BOS procedures, bladder stone removal, tumor removal, and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
• Tandheelkunde (Dentistry) Comprehensive dental care including ultrasonic cleaning, dental X-rays to assess roots and jawbone, extractions, and polishing. Specializes in feline dental resorption lesions with crown removal when roots are absent.
• Rijdende Dierenarts (Mobile Veterinary Clinic) Veterinary ambulance service operating at 9 different scheduled locations across the region (Gennep, Mook, Molenhoek, Lent, Beek, Ooij, Leuth, Millingen aan de Rijn, Nijmegen-Noord). Provides consultations and treatments on an appointment basis.
• Preventie (Prevention) Preventive healthcare services including annual vaccinations, titer testing, and senior check-ups (for dogs 7+ years and cats 8+ years) with urine, blood, and blood pressure analysis.
• Voortplantingsbegeleiding (Reproduction Management) Comprehensive breeding support including IDEXX Catalyst quantitative progesterone testing, vaginoscopy, pregnancy ultrasounds, X-ray for litter size, and birth assistance. Also includes pre-breeding health screenings.
• Cat Friendly Clinic Service ISFM Gold-level Cat Friendly Clinic service at Groesbeek with dedicated cat waiting room, cat consultation room, and cat hospitalization area, plus specialized feline handling protocols and staff training.
• Ontlastingsonderzoek (Fecal Examination) Fecal examination package allowing pet owners to collect and submit stool samples for parasite detection, enabling targeted deworming rather than routine four-times-yearly deworming and reducing environmental impact.
• Bravecto Injectie (Annual Flea and Tick Injection) Single annual Bravecto (fluralaner) injection for dogs from 6 months old providing flea and tick protection for up to 12 months. Pricing varies by dog weight; included free of charge for Zorgplan subscribers.
• Royal Canin Pet Food Retail Retail sale of Royal Canin pet food including therapeutic diet foods for specific conditions, with a 20% introductory discount on the first small bag and 25% discount on large bags.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zorgplan provides >30% cost savings vs. regular individual service pricing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dierenkliniek BakkercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Dierenkliniek de Aam acquired Dierenkliniek Bakker, including its locations in Nijmegen (Berg en Dalseweg 34) and Kekerdom (Botsestraat 31), effective 1 September 2025. This acquisition expanded the practice from 2 to 4 fixed locations and added new client bases to its network. Existing Dierenkliniek Bakker staff and client relationships continue under the Dierenkliniek de Aam brand.
• Royal CaninminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDierenkliniek de Aam has partnered with Royal Canin as its preferred pet food brand. The partnership provides customers with 20% introductory discount on first small bag of new food type and 25% discount on large bags, while the clinic offers therapeutic diet foods for specific conditions. The partnership includes a voucher programme for first-time purchases.
• IDEXXcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe clinic uses IDEXX Catalyst for quantitative progesterone level determination, providing precise quantitative results rather than the basic qualitative ELISA colour test. This enables accurate optimal mating timing for dog breeding programmes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sterkliniek Dierenartsen: Dutch franchise/cooperation network of independent companion-animal veterinary clinics; comparable in scale and independent-ownership model, sharing best practices and brand standards across the Netherlands.
• DierenDoktor: Dutch veterinary clinic group offering multi-location primary companion-animal care; comparable service portfolio, customer segment, and multi-clinic operating model.
• Dierenkliniek Bakker: Recently acquired by Dierenkliniek de Aam (September 2025); was a direct Nijmegen/Kekerdom-area independent competitor with comparable primary and surgical services.
• Dierenartsenpraktijk Horst: Independent regional Dutch veterinary practice referenced in the source as a prior employer of Dierenkliniek de Aam staff; a comparable independent companion-animal practice in a nearby geography.
• Dierenkliniek Wilhelminapark: Independent Dutch companion-animal veterinary clinic; comparable independent ownership model, primary care focus, and regional single/multi-location footprint.
• DAP Cuijk: Independent veterinary practice referenced in the source data as a former employer; comparable regional independent companion-animal clinic in the broader Gelderland/Noord-Brabant area.

Broad incumbents

• AniCura: Large European veterinary group owned by Mars with multiple clinics and hospitals across the Netherlands; competes with Dierenkliniek de Aam for companion-animal primary and referral care in Dutch regional markets.
• IVC Evidensia: Europe's largest veterinary care group with extensive Dutch clinic and hospital coverage; a consolidator that could compete for both clients and acquisition targets in Gelderland.

Others

• IDEXX Laboratories: Veterinary diagnostics provider whose Catalyst platform Dierenkliniek de Aam uses for in-house quantitative progesterone testing; technology partner whose product powers the clinic's reproduction niche.
• Royal Canin Netherlands: Pet food manufacturer partnered with Dierenkliniek de Aam for in-clinic retail and therapeutic diet sales; ecosystem supplier rather than direct competitor, but a relevant peer in the companion-animal value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dierenkliniekdeaam
• Instagraminstagram.com/dierenkliniekdeaam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dierenkliniek-de-aam

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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