Dierenkliniek de Arker

What Dierenkliniek de Arker does

Dierenkliniek de Arker is a single-site companion-animal veterinary clinic located in Nijkerk, Gelderland, Netherlands, founded in 1990 and operating under the registered entity Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V. as part of the Evidensia Dierenziekenhuizen network. The clinic serves local pet owners across dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic species, offering preventive care, diagnostics (ultrasound, X-ray, dental radiography, blood work), surgery (including laparoscopic sterilization and orthopedic/oncological procedures), in-patient hospitalization, and home-visit consultations. Specialty differentiators include ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic certification, Fear-Free practice certification, SDK-affiliated oncology services, dedicated English and French Bulldog expertise, and ACP (autologous conditioned plasma) therapy for canine osteoarthritis.

The practice generates revenue primarily through professional service fees for consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, supplemented by retail sales of medications, parasiticides, and prescription diets, and by referral commissions from a Petplan pet-insurance partnership. It also participates in the Dier en Zorg Plan subscription wellness program for recurring preventive-care revenue. Marketing is conducted through a content-heavy website, blog columns, social media, and the Evidensia network's referral and brand ecosystem, with no paid-enterprise customers given the consumer/SMB target market.

Operationally, the clinic runs with approximately 8 employees — including veterinarians, paraveterinary staff, and an animal caretaker — supported by extended appointment hours and home-visit capability. Following the 2021 retirement of founding veterinarian Evert van Dijk (who reportedly performed ~15,000+ surgeries), the practice is led by Dr. Jos Wolters (joined 2015) and Dr. Sonja (joined 2016, cat behavior therapist). The clinic has structured care programs spanning puppy/kitten guidance, senior wellness, weight management, osteoarthritis, and feline kidney disease, positioning it as a longitudinal primary-care provider rather than a transactional GP.

Name

Dierenkliniek de Arker

Legal name

Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V.

Website

https://dierenkliniekdearker.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dierenkliniek de Arker is a single-site companion-animal veterinary clinic in Nijkerk, Netherlands, serving local dog, cat, rabbit, and exotic pet owners with preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and specialty services under the Evidensia network.

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

Preventive Care & Vaccination Clinics (HLAMAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management Specialty Services (HLAMACAJ), Exotic Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics (Birds/Reptiles/Small Mammals) (HLAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary clinic services
• Companion animal care
• Pet healthcare
• Preventive veterinary care
• Veterinary surgery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Core revenue from veterinary consultations, examinations, medical treatments, vaccinations, and preventive care for companion animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets)
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from various surgical procedures including sterilization/castration, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic procedures, laparoscopic surgery, and oncological treatments
3. Diagnostic Services: Income from diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound), dental radiography, blood tests, urine analysis, and pathology services
4. Medications and Prescriptions: Sale of veterinary medications, parasiticides, supplements, and prescription diets directly to clients
5. Specialized Care Programs: Revenue from specialized programs including puppy/kitten guidance, senior consultations, weight management programs, osteoarthritis management, and kidney programs for cats
6. Pet Insurance Partnership (Petplan): Partnership referral income from promoting Petplan pet insurance, including free month promotion and commission on policy sales

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dierenkliniek de Arker is a companion animal veterinary clinic in Nijkerk, Netherlands that provides preventive care, diagnostics, surgical procedures, in-patient care, and specialty services (laparoscopic sterilization, oncology, cat-friendly and fear-free handling, bulldog expertise) for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets. The practice also runs structured wellness care programs (puppy/kitten guidance, senior consultations, osteoarthritis management, weight management, feline kidney programs) and a subscription wellness plan.

Product overview

Dierenkliniek de Arker is a veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of animal healthcare services in Nijkerk, Netherlands. The practice operates as a unified service offering under the Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V. corporate structure. Core services include preventive care (vaccinations, health checks), diagnostics (ultrasound, X-rays, blood work), surgical services, and in-patient care. Specialty services encompass laparoscopic sterilization, oncology affiliated with SDK (Samenwerkende Diergeneeskundige Kankercentra), Gold-level Cat Friendly Clinic certification, Fear-Free certified practice, and specialized Bulldog care. The clinic provides structured care programs including puppy/kitten guidance, senior consultations, arthritis management, movement therapy, weight loss, kidney disease management for cats, and paraveterinary consultations. Additional offerings include ACP (autologous conditioned plasma) therapy for osteoarthritis and dental X-ray diagnostics. The practice also offers a Dier en Zorg Plan wellness subscription and extensive educational content for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic animals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preventive Care and Vaccinations

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of patients benefit from 3-injection ACP treatment course for osteoarthritis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis NieuwegeincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral hospital partnership for complex and specialized veterinary cases requiring hospital-level care, advanced diagnostics, or overnight monitoring beyond the scope of the general practice clinic
• PetplanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPet insurance partnership promoting Petplan insurance products at the clinic with a free month promotion offer and referral commissions on policy sales
• Sanny de With (Animal Physiotherapist)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with independent animal physiotherapist for the movement program (bewegingsprogramma), providing rehabilitation exercises for dogs with movement problems and osteoarthritis
• Evidensia Dierenklinieken B.V.coreOthersParent company holding the registered business name. Part of the Evidensia veterinary clinic network providing shared resources, training, quality standards, and referral pathways

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medisch Centrum voor Dieren (Amsterdam): Established companion-animal clinic/hospital in Amsterdam offering general and specialty veterinary services. Comparable full-service Dutch vet practice.
• Specialistische Dierenkliniek Utrecht (SDU): Specialty referral companion-animal hospital in Utrecht. Comparable Dutch clinical operator with overlapping surgical/oncology scope and similar pet-owner customer base.
• Evidensia Dierenziekenhuis Nieuwegein: Companion-animal hospital within the same Evidensia network and De Arker's primary referral partner for complex/specialty cases. Comparable Dutch clinical practice serving pet owners in Utrecht region.
• Dierenkliniek Wilhelminapark: Independent Dutch companion-animal clinic in Utrecht offering preventive care, diagnostics, surgery and dental services. Directly comparable general-practice profile.
• DGC de Vallei: Local companion-animal veterinary clinic listed alongside De Arker as a sister/partner contact. Directly comparable small Dutch general-practice vet clinic serving pet owners.
• Caressa Dierenklinieken (Amersfoort): Multi-site Dutch companion-animal veterinary group where a De Arker veterinarian also works part-time. Closely comparable in scope (general practice, surgery, diagnostics) and overlapping catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Anicura Nederland: Large corporate companion-animal veterinary chain (owned by Mars Petcare) operating numerous clinics across the Netherlands. Broader incumbent with overlapping general practice and specialty services.

Regional players

• Dierenkliniek 't Heike: Independent companion-animal veterinary clinic in the south of the Netherlands offering similar general-practice services. Regionally comparable but operating in a different catchment than De Arker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dierenkliniek-de-arker

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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