Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG)

What Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG) does

The Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG) is a registered scientific association (eingetragener Verein under German law) for veterinary medicine, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Gießen, Germany. It serves more than 6,000 veterinarian members drawn from universities, private practice, industry, government authorities, ministries, and research institutes, organized into 41-42 Fachgruppen (specialist groups) covering every major veterinary discipline. Its stated mission is knowledge transfer for practice, public, media, and politics; continuing education across all areas of veterinary work; and promotion of young scientists, research, and teaching.

DVG's core offerings center on events and structured training rather than technology products. The flagship is the annual DVG-Vet-Congress held in Berlin, which drew over 3,450 specialist visitors and featured more than 140 exhibitors on 2,000+ square meters of exhibition space in 2025. The association additionally organizes 30+ Tagungen, seminars, and workshops each year across veterinary disciplines, and operates a structured certification program — DVG-Vet-Progress (Berlin-Gießener Kleintiermodule) — comprising 20 modules over 3.5 years that leads to a Certificate for Science-based Small Animal Medicine. Regional congresses include Tierärztetag West (co-organized with five veterinary chambers, scheduled for Dortmund in 2026) and Niedersächsischer Tierärztetag (Hannover). On the technology side, DVG runs an in-house registration platform (registrierung.dvg.de) and the free DVG-Vet-Events mobile application for iOS and Android, delivering program, exhibitor, room-plan, presenter, and networking functionality; a fully redesigned responsive website was launched in May 2024.

The economic model rests on three streams: conference and seminar registration fees (one-time payments, e.g., the DGT continuing-education series for veterinary assistants priced at €3,899–€3,985 per participant for 12 modules), recurring membership dues from the 6,000+ professional base, and publishing revenue through DVG Verlag (books, dissertations, habilitation prints, and conference proceedings). Commercial and economic activities are conducted through DVG Service GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2002 to comply with association-law constraints, while the parent e.V. retains not-for-profit governance under President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Martin Kramer and Managing Director PD Dr. Susanne Alldinger. The organization runs a lean core team of approximately 8 employees, supplemented by regional veterinary chambers that co-organize events and by joint initiatives with the Bundestierärztekammer (BTK) and Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte (bpt), most notably the Leitlinienkommission launched in 2025 to develop national veterinary practice guidelines.

Name

Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG)

Legal name

Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft e.V.

Website

https://dvg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG) is a 1951-founded registered association in Gießen serving Germany's veterinary profession via scientific exchange, 30+ annual conferences, and structured certification, with over 6,000 veterinarian members across 41 specialist groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Continuing Education

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary medicine society
• Veterinary continuing education
• Veterinary conferences
• Veterinary scientific publishing
• Professional veterinary association

Headquarters

HQ city

Gießen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conference and Seminar Fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for congresses, conferences, seminars, and workshops. Fees vary by event with early-bird and late registration pricing. Examples include DGT continuing education series at €3,899-3,985 for the full 12-module program.
2. Membership Dues: DVG e.V. operates as a professional association with over 6,000 members paying membership fees. Tierärztinnen and Tierärzte from universities, practice, industry, authorities, ministries, and research institutes.
3. Publishing Revenue: DVG operates its own publishing house (Verlag) selling books, dissertations, and habilitation prints. Conference proceedings and educational materials are published and sold.
4. DVG Service GmbH Commercial Operations: Commercial economic activities transferred to DVG Service GmbH founded in 2002, including professional conference organization and publication services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG) is a registered scientific society for veterinary medicine that organizes 30+ annual congresses, conferences, and continuing education seminars for veterinarians and veterinary assistants. It provides structured multi-year training programs (such as DVG-Vet-Progress), a mobile conference app, a publishing house for veterinary books and dissertations, and operates 41+ specialist groups covering all areas of veterinary medicine. Commercial operations are handled through its wholly-owned subsidiary DVG Service GmbH.

Product overview

DVG operates as a professional society for veterinary medicine, not a traditional technology product company. Its offerings consist of conferences and professional events (DVG-Vet-Congress, regional congresses like Tierärztetag West and Niedersächsischer Tierärztetag), structured training programs (DVG-Vet-Progress with 20 modules), a mobile conference app (DVG-Vet-Events), and publishing services (DVG Verlag). The organization also hosts 41+ specialist groups (Fachgruppen) and manages the Leitlinienkommission guidelines commission jointly with other veterinary associations. These services are coordinated through both the main association (DVG e.V.) and its commercial subsidiary (DVG Service GmbH).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DVG-Vet-Congress: Annual veterinary congress held in Berlin
• DVG-Vet-Progress
• DVG-Vet-Events

Products and services

• DVG-Vet-Congress Major annual veterinary congress held in Germany with parallel sessions covering small animals, horses, livestock, infectious diseases, and various specialized veterinary topics. Open to veterinarians, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
• DVG-Vet-Progress (Berlin-Gießener Kleintiermodule) Series of 20 structured continuing education modules for small and companion animal medicine over 3.5 years. Leads to 'Certificate for Science-based Small Animal Medicine' (Certified Veterinarian in Science based Small Animal Medicine).
• DVG-Vet-Events App Free digital access to conference programs, networking, and information. Available for iOS and Android, providing conference programs, exhibition maps, room plans, and presenter information with login functionality for networking among attendees.
• DVG Verlag (Publishing) Publishing service offering books, dissertations, and habilitation prints related to veterinary medicine. Publishes conference proceedings and specialist publications.
• Tierärztetag West – Der Kammerkongress Regional veterinary conference held in Dortmund, organized by DVG together with regional veterinary chambers. Offers continuing education on large and small animals, with sessions for veterinary assistants (TFA).
• Niedersächsischer Tierärztetag Lower Saxony Veterinary Congress held in Hannover, addressing current developments in livestock and small animal medicine. Attracted over 1,300 veterinarians and veterinary assistants in 2025.
• Der Blaue Hund Service program offered by DVG focusing on specific veterinary topics and public outreach.
• DGT Continuing Education Series for TFA (Tiermedizinische Fachangestellte) 12-module continuing education program for veterinary assistants (Tiermedizinische Fachangestellte), recognized with 107 AG TFA hours. Full series priced at €3,899-3,985 incl. VAT.
• DVG Membership Professional membership in the DVG for veterinarians from universities, practice, industry, authorities, ministries, and research institutes, providing access to specialist groups, congresses, and professional networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• DVG-Vet-Congress 2025 attracted over 3,450 specialist visitors and featured over 140 exhibitors on 2,000+ sqm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Justus-Liebig-Universität (JLU) GießencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026DVG and JLU signed their first education partnership (Bildungspartnerschaft) for the Tierärztetag West 2026. The partnership involves mutual support and promotion, with JLU's veterinary faculty contributing to event programming. This addresses the shortage of skilled workers and young scientists.
• Bundestierärztekammer (BTK) and Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte (bpt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Joint initiative to establish Leitlinienkommission (Guidelines Commission) for veterinary medicine. DVG handles administration and website maintenance. The commission aims to provide legal security for veterinarians and reduce bureaucracy while maintaining emergency services.
• AGES, Vetmeduni Vienna, Austrian Ministry, Salzburg State GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024DACH-Epidemiologietagung 2024 co-hosted with four Austrian institutions. Joint conference organization for epidemiology and One Health topics.
• Tierärztekammern Nordrhein, Westfalen-Lippe, Hessen, Rheinland-Pfalz, and SaarlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 August 2024Regional veterinary chambers served as co-organizers for Tierärztetag West 2024, the first joint congress coordinated by five chambers together with DVG. Chambers provide professional coordination and participant outreach.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): The largest national veterinary medical association in the United States with ~100,000 members. Like DVG, it serves veterinarians across all disciplines, organizes major continuing education events, and develops professional standards for the veterinary profession.
• Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE): Umbrella organization representing veterinary professional associations across Europe. DVG's pan-European collaboration (DACH-Epidemiologietagung) and regulatory positioning align with FVE's continental coordination role.
• World Veterinary Association (WVA): Global umbrella organization representing veterinary associations worldwide, focused on animal health, One Health, and veterinary education. DVG's DACH-region collaborations signal potential alignment with WVA's international coordination role.
• European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS): European organization overseeing veterinary specialist colleges and certifications across 30+ disciplines. Aligns with DVG's DVG-Vet-Progress certification model and its Fachgruppen structure covering all veterinary specialties.
• British Veterinary Association (BVA): The national representative body for the veterinary profession in the United Kingdom, providing continuing education, professional development, and policy advocacy. Operates a similar model to DVG with member services, conferences, and specialist divisions.
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA): The national professional association for veterinarians in Canada, organizing continuing education, conferences, and advocacy. Closely mirrors DVG's combined membership, event, and professional development model.
• Australian Veterinary Association (AVA): Australia's national veterinary association with ~9,000 members, organizing continuing education, advocacy, and specialty groups. Directly comparable to DVG in structure, membership model, and continued education focus.
• New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA): National veterinary association in New Zealand providing continuing education, advocacy, and member services. Operates a similar combination of conferences, specialist branches, and professional standards development as DVG.
• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): UK regulatory body for veterinary surgeons that also sets professional standards, provides continuing professional development, and influences veterinary education policy. Comparable to DVG's role in guideline development through the new Leitlinienkommission.

Broad incumbents

• World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA): Global association focused on companion animal veterinary practice. While narrower in scope than DVG's full veterinary coverage, WSAVA's international standards-setting and continuing education role parallels DVG's profile within the German-speaking world.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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