Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg

What Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg does

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg GmbH is a specialized equine veterinary clinic founded in 2011 by Dr. med. vet. Uwe Heidbrink and headquartered in Großhartpenning, in the Holzkirchen municipality of Bavaria, Germany. The clinic operates as a private GmbH and is part of the Altano Gruppe network of veterinary clinics. With 15 specialized veterinarians and 51 total employees, it provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services to horse owners across Bavaria, including sport horses, leisure horses, and foals.

The clinic's service portfolio spans surgery (arthroscopy, orthopedic operations, osteosynthesis, upper airway surgery, laparoscopy, ophthalmologic surgery including vitrectomy), orthopedics, diagnostic imaging (Hallmarq MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, foal intensive care, pre-purchase examinations (Kaufuntersuchungen), and a dedicated physiotherapy and chiropractic department offering manual therapy, massage, lymphatic drainage, myofascial therapy, and spinal adjustment. The facility also operates a 24-hour emergency hotline and ambulance service. Equipment includes a Hallmarq MRI system and a PM Swinglifter for horse positioning during examinations and treatments.

The business model is a regional professional services model targeting individual horse owners (primary) and referring veterinarians (secondary). Pricing follows the standardized German veterinary fee schedule (Gebührenordnung der Tierärzte, GOT), with the new schedule effective 22.11.2022. Revenue is generated per case through consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, and rehabilitation services, with no SaaS, subscription, or capitation components. Distribution is direct via the clinic site, phone scheduling, and 24h emergency hotline, with the professional website and Google Maps serving as top-of-funnel channels. Marketing is primarily word-of-mouth and professional referral driven.

Name

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg

Legal name

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg GmbH

Website

https://pferdeklinik-am-kirchberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg is a specialized equine veterinary clinic in Bavaria, Germany, offering surgery, orthopedics, MRI diagnostics, internal medicine, physiotherapy, and 24h emergency services to horse owners across the region as part of the Altano Gruppe network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMABAF

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Large Animal & Equine Veterinary Services

SECONDARYHLAMACAB

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMACAC

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospitals

SECONDARYHLAMABAI

Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Large Animal & Equine Veterinary Services

Keywords

• Equine veterinary services
• Horse surgery
• Equine diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary rehabilitation
• Equine internal medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Großhartpenning

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Comprehensive veterinary services including consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, and treatments for horses. Services include emergency care, outpatient appointments, diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound), surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dentistry, and physiotherapy.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Advanced imaging services including MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound examinations with appointment scheduling and preliminary report requirements
3. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation: Therapeutic services for horses including physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage, lymphatic drainage, and rehabilitation programs during convalescence
4. Purchasing Examinations (Kaufuntersuchungen): Pre-purchase veterinary examinations for horses being sold

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg is a specialized equine (horse) veterinary clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services for horses. Service lines include surgery (arthroscopy, laparoscopy, orthopedic, upper airway, abdominal, eye), orthopedics, MRI/X-ray/ultrasound imaging, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, foal intensive care, pre-purchase examinations, physiotherapy and chiropractic, on-site laboratory, and a 24-hour emergency ambulance service. The clinic serves horse owners in Bavaria and operates within the Altano Gruppe network of veterinary clinics.

Product overview

Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg GmbH is a comprehensive equine veterinary clinic offering a unified portfolio of medical services. The clinic provides surgery (including arthroscopy, orthopedic operations, and laparoscopic procedures), orthopedics, and advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, ultrasound). Supporting services include internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, foal intensive care, pre-purchase examinations, manual therapy, and on-site laboratory. The clinic also offers specialized physiotherapy and chiropractic services through its dedicated department, and operates a 24-hour emergency ambulance service. The facility includes specialized equipment like the PM Swinglifter for horse positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chirurgie (Surgery) Comprehensive surgical services for horses including arthroscopy, orthopedic operations, osteosynthesis, upper airway surgery, abdominal cavity surgery/laparoscopy, and eye surgery including vitrectomy. For horse owners and referring veterinarians needing surgical intervention.
• Orthopädie (Orthopedics) Specialized orthopedic care for horses, including diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, lameness, and joint disorders. For horse owners and referring veterinarians.
• Bildgebende Diagnostik (Diagnostic Imaging) Advanced imaging services including MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-ray (Röntgen), and ultrasound for precise diagnosis in horses. For horse owners and referring veterinarians.
• MRT (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Hallmarq MRI scanning service providing detailed imaging of horses for diagnosis of soft tissue and orthopedic conditions; appointments require a complete preliminary report (Vorbericht).
• Innere Medizin (Internal Medicine) Comprehensive internal medicine services covering respiratory diseases, cardiovascular conditions, skin diseases, urogenital tract disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, neurological/neuromuscular diseases, and metabolic disorders in horses.
• Augenheilkunde (Ophthalmology) Eye care services for horses including eye surgery with vitrectomy procedures. For horse owners and referring veterinarians.
• Zahnheilkunde (Dentistry) Dental care services for horses including routine dentistry and dental treatments.
• Fohlenintensivmedizin (Foal Intensive Care) Intensive medical care specialized for foals, including critical care and neonatal support.
• Kaufuntersuchungen (Pre-Purchase Examinations) Veterinary examinations conducted prior to horse purchase to assess health and soundness, supporting buyers and sellers in transaction decisions.
• Physiotherapie und Chiropraktik (Physiotherapy and Chiropractic) Comprehensive physiotherapy and chiropractic program including manual therapy, passive mobilization, classical massage, lymph drainage, KPE (complex physiological decongestion therapy), myofascial therapy, heat treatment, and spinal adjustment for horses in rehabilitation and wellness care.
• Manuelle Therapie (Manual Therapy) Manual therapeutic interventions for horses delivered as part of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program.
• Labor (Laboratory) On-site laboratory services for diagnostic testing supporting clinical decision-making.
• 24h Notruf/Ambulanz (24h Emergency/Ambulance) Round-the-clock emergency hotline and ambulance service for urgent equine care, reachable 24 hours via +49 (0)8024 47714-0.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Altano GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clinic is part of the Altano Gruppe network of veterinary clinics. The group is described as providing 'best medical care connected in a network' ('Beste medizinische Versorgung verbunden in einem Netzwerk'). The Altano Gruppe appears to be a consortium of veterinary practices focused on high-quality animal healthcare.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pferdeklinik Bakum: Equine clinic in Lower Saxony specializing in orthopedics, surgery, and reproduction with significant referral volume. Comparable specialty hospital positioning and Altano Gruppe affiliation makes it a direct network peer.
• Tierklinik Kaufungen: Equine specialty clinic in Hesse with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities including standing MRI and orthopedic surgery. Comparable full-service equine hospital model serving sport horses and referrals.
• Pferdeklinik Hochmoor: Large equine clinic in North Rhine-Westphalia offering comprehensive surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, and reproduction services. Comparable specialty referral hospital model with multi-specialty coverage and referral veterinarian relationships.
• Pferdeklinik Burg Müggenhausen: Equine specialty clinic in North Rhine-Westphalia offering surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, and ophthalmology. Comparable specialty referral hospital model with multi-disciplinary coverage.
• Pferdeklinik Aschheim: Major equine specialty clinic near Munich where founder Dr. Heidbrink previously practiced as partner and senior surgeon until 2010. Operates as a direct competitor with comparable surgical, orthopedic, and internal medicine services, and is also part of the Altano Gruppe network.

Broad incumbents

• AniCura: Large European veterinary care provider owned by Mars Veterinary Health, operating multiple specialty and referral clinics across Germany. Broader incumbent that competes for equine and large animal referrals with multi-specialty hospital footprint.
• Altano Gruppe: Network of veterinary clinics across Germany that Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg is affiliated with. Functions as both strategic partner and broad incumbent: provides shared brand, referral infrastructure, and procurement, but also coordinates competing specialty clinics within the network.
• Evidensia (IVC Evidensia): Pan-European veterinary group operating referral and specialty hospitals across Germany. Broader incumbent offering equine services alongside companion animal and farm animal practices, providing network scale advantage.

Regional players

• Tierklinik Ismaning: Small animal and equine clinic near Munich offering surgery and internal medicine services. Comparable Bavarian veterinary clinic model with overlapping horse-owner customer base in the same region.

Others

• LMU Munich Klinik für Pferde: University equine clinic at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München providing referral, surgical, and diagnostic services to the same Bavarian region as Pferdeklinik am Kirchberg. Functions as an academic/thematic peer rather than commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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