Dierenkliniek Makker

What Dierenkliniek Makker does

Dierenkliniek Makker is a single-location companion animal veterinary clinic in Den Haag (The Hague), Netherlands, founded in 2006 and operated by owner-veterinarian Olivier van der Kolk since January 2017. The practice employs nine staff comprising three veterinarians (Olivier, Agnieszka, Laurette) and six paraveterinary professionals, delivering a full primary care service portfolio (consultations, vaccinations, preventive care, dentistry, general surgery, pharmacy, in-house laboratory diagnostics) alongside higher-complexity diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgery (ultrasound, endoscopy, digital X-ray, laparoscopic sterilization).

The clinic's technical stack is anchored by premium third-party equipment from category-leading vendors: a Karl Storz flexible video endoscope for gastro-intestinal procedures, digital X-ray systems including a dental variant, ultrasound imaging, modern laparoscopic surgical equipment, and a large in-house Idexx laboratory enabling rapid turnaround on blood, urine, thyroid, and pancreatic tests. This equipment configuration positions the clinic as a regional referral center for diagnostic imaging, accepting patient referrals from other practices in Den Haag, Rijswijk, Delft, Nootdorp, and Zoetermeer.

Dierenkliniek Makker generates revenue entirely through fee-for-service professional charges paid directly by pet-owner consumers on an appointment basis, supplemented by an in-house pharmacy dispensing medications and prescription diets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with no subscription, retainer, or insurance-contract revenue streams evidenced. Marketing is minimal, consisting of a Facebook page and organic word-of-mouth, with a 4.6/5 Google Reviews rating providing the primary trust signal. The clinic is GDPR/AVG compliant and holds membership in the Dierenartsenkring Haaglanden professional association. There are no identified parent companies, institutional investors, or funding rounds; the business is wholly privately held by the operating veterinarian.

Name

Dierenkliniek Makker

Legal name

Dierenkliniek Makker

Website

https://dierenkliniekmakker.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dierenkliniek Makker is a privately held companion animal veterinary clinic in Den Haag, Netherlands, with nine staff delivering primary care, advanced diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, endoscopy, X-ray), and minimally invasive surgery to pet owners, while accepting regional referrals from other practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940), Veterinary Services (54194)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers) (HLAMADAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: Revenue generated from veterinary consultations, examinations, preventive care, vaccinations, and medical treatments for companion animals (dogs and cats). Services include annual check-ups, sick patient examinations, and life-stage appropriate care.
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including castration/sterilization, tumor removal, eye/eyelid corrections, kidney and bladder stone removal, gastric and intestinal surgery, hernia repair, toe and limb amputations, and trauma care. Orthopedic operations are referred out.
3. In-house Pharmacy and Prescription Medications: Revenue from dispensing medications including nutritional supplements, flea/tick/worm preventives, medicinal shampoos, anti-inflammatories, pain medication, heart medication, allergy medication, incontinence medication, anti-epileptics, gastrointestinal medications, ear and eye ointments, and antibiotics. Also includes prescription therapeutic pet foods.
4. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Revenue from diagnostic imaging services including digital X-rays, dental X-rays, ultrasound examinations, and endoscopic procedures. Receives referrals from other clinics for scopies, ultrasounds, and X-rays.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dierenkliniek Makker is a companion animal veterinary clinic in Den Haag, Netherlands, providing diagnostic imaging, surgery, dentistry, preventive care, vaccinations, in-house laboratory testing, and a pharmacy for dogs, cats, and small pets. The clinic also functions as a regional referral center for advanced procedures such as ultrasound, endoscopy, and X-ray imaging for other veterinary practices.

Product overview

Dierenkliniek Makker is a companion animal veterinary clinic in Den Haag offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services for small pets. The clinic provides a unified service portfolio organized around core diagnostic capabilities: diagnostic imaging services (Echografie, Endoscopie, Röntgen), surgical services (Chirurgie including laparoscopic procedures, Tandheelkunde), preventive care (Vaccinaties, Preventieve zorg), and clinical diagnostics (Laboratorium onderzoek via Idexx in-house lab, Klinisch onderzoek). Supporting services include an in-house Apotheek for medications and prescription diets, and Doorverwijzingen for specialist imaging referrals from other clinics. The clinic also offers mobile Huisvisite services. The services are interconnected, with diagnostic imaging often informing surgical decisions, and the in-house pharmacy supporting ongoing treatment plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Laparoscopic sterilization reduces pain and recovery time compared to traditional surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Idexx LaboratoriescoreTechnology or IntegrationThe clinic has a large Idexx laboratory in the practice for conducting various diagnostic tests including blood tests, urine analysis, thyroid tests, pancreas tests, and urine cultures. Idexx is a leading veterinary diagnostics company.
• Karl StorzcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe clinic uses the most advanced flexible video endoscope from market leader Karl Storz for gastro-enteroscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
• Dierenartsenkring HaaglandenminorOthersProfessional veterinary association membership connecting the clinic with the local veterinary community in The Hague region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IVC Evidensia: Europe's largest veterinary care provider with thousands of clinics and referral hospitals across the UK, Continental Europe, and Nordics. Comparable as the leading consolidator competing for the same independent clinic acquisition pool in the Netherlands.
• AniCura: Pan-European companion animal veterinary care group owned by Mars Petcare, operating hundreds of clinics and specialty hospitals across the Nordics, Benelux, Germany, and beyond. Directly comparable as the dominant consolidator whose Dutch clinics compete with and acquire smaller independents like Dierenkliniek Makker.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large US network of companion animal hospitals and specialty referral centers, also owned by Mars Petcare. Comparable as a benchmark operator running general practice plus specialty diagnostics at scale.

Direct peers

• Dierenziekenhuis Eindhoven: Dutch multi-specialty animal hospital providing 24/7 emergency, surgery, internal medicine, and advanced diagnostics for companion animals. Comparable as a Dutch specialty hospital with overlapping imaging and surgical capabilities.
• Medisch Centrum voor Dieren (MCD): Amsterdam-based multi-specialty companion animal hospital offering internal medicine, surgery, imaging (incl. ultrasound and endoscopy), and referral services. Comparable as a Dutch specialty referral center with a similar service mix and referral-driven model.
• Veterinair Verwijscentrum De Wagenrenk: Dutch veterinary referral center providing specialty diagnostics, internal medicine, surgery, and imaging to companion animals. Comparable as a Dutch specialty referral clinic competing for the same regional referral relationships.
• Specialistische Dierenkliniek Utrecht (SDKU): Dutch specialist referral clinic focused on internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and advanced imaging. Comparable as a domestic specialty referral center competing for the same pool of referring general practitioners.

Regional players

• CVS Group plc: UK-listed integrated veterinary services group operating general practices and referral hospitals. Comparable as a publicly traded consolidator pursuing the same playbook of acquiring independent companion animal clinics in a single geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dierenkliniekmakker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dierenkliniek-makker

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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