Österreichische Tierärztekammer

Name

Österreichische Tierärztekammer

Legal name

Österreichische Tierärztekammer

Website

https://tieraerztekammer.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Professional Association Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Reporting Systems (HLAMAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Revenue Cycle, Payments & Financing (Payments, Subscriptions, BNPL, Claims Support) (HLAMAGAE), Online Booking, Intake & Digital Front Door (Forms, Consent, Waitlist) (HLAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary professional chamber
• Continuing veterinary education
• Veterinary licensing regulation
• Professional member services
• Veterinary practice standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Professional veterinary association funded through membership fees from veterinarians registered with the chamber
2. Continuing Education Courses: Revenue from HAPO digital e-learning courses and VETAK training programs for veterinarians
3. Publications: Revenue from Vetjournal magazine and other professional publications through the Österreichischer Tierärzteverlag

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Österreichische Tierärztekammer is the official statutory professional chamber for veterinarians in Austria, providing compulsory membership services, regulatory oversight, and continuing professional development. Its core offerings include online member accounts (training, payment, pension, pet passport), the HAPO digital e-learning platform and VETAK academy for continuing education, professional publications (Vetjournal, podcast), and public-facing services such as the Tierarztsuche veterinarian directory. It also organizes the annual ÖTK-Zukunftstalk stakeholder forum and maintains state-level Landesstellen across Austria.

Product overview

The Österreichische Tierärztekammer (ÖTK) operates a digital member services platform offering multiple interconnected online accounts for veterinarians, including Fortbildungskonto (training account), Zahlungskonto (payment account), Pensionskonto (pension account), and Heimtierausweiskonto (pet passport account). The education arm VETAK provides structured continuing education through E-Learning, the HAPO digital on-demand pharmacy qualification program, an event calendar with hundreds of annual training events, and a webinar archive. Additional member services include the Jobbörse (job exchange), Warenbörse (commodity marketplace), E-Bestellservice (e-ordering), and Meldestelle (reporting office). The chamber also provides public-facing services like the Tierarztsuche (veterinarian search) and publishes the Vetjournal through the Tierärzteverlag, along with the associated podcast series. The ÖTK-Zukunftstalk is an annual flagship event series. The organization is not a software product company; its offerings are primarily web-based member services, educational content, and professional publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fortbildungskonto (Training Account) Online account service that allows licensed veterinarians to record, track, and manage their mandatory continuing education credits and training hours as required by Austrian professional standards.
• Zahlungskonto (Payment Account) Online account service enabling veterinarians to manage membership fee payments and other financial transactions with the Austrian Veterinary Chamber.
• Pensionskonto (Pension Account) Online account service for veterinarians to manage pension-related information, contributions, and retirement planning within the chamber's welfare framework (Wohlfahrtseinrichtungen).
• Heimtierausweiskonto (Pet Passport Account) Online account for veterinarians to manage EU pet passport (Heimtierausweis) documentation issued to companion animal owners.
• HAPO Digital (Hausapothekenzusatzqualifikation e-Learning) On-demand e-learning program delivering the Hausapothekenzusatzqualifikation (additional pharmacy qualification) for veterinary practices, consisting of 11 modules covering 20 educational hours accessible via Moodle for 6 months after enrollment, with individual modules priced at €24–€48 and a student package available at €90.
• E-Learning Platform Digital learning platform operated by the chamber offering online courses, webinars, and on-demand continuing education content for veterinarians across Austria.
• VETAK (Vetakademie) Structured training academy offered through the Österreichischer Tierärzteverlag subsidiary, providing exam preparation, specialist certification courses, and professional development programs for veterinarians.
• Jobbörse (Veterinary Job Exchange) Online job board operated by the chamber that connects veterinarians seeking employment with veterinary practices and other employers across Austria.
• Warenbörse (Commodity Exchange) Online marketplace allowing chamber members to buy, sell, and exchange veterinary supplies, equipment, and related goods.
• E-Bestellservice (Electronic Ordering Service) Electronic ordering system for veterinarians to procure veterinary supplies, official documents, and chamber-related materials.
• Tierarztsuche (Veterinarian Search) Public online directory and search tool enabling Austrian residents to locate registered veterinarians and veterinary practices, supporting referrals from the chamber to the public.
• Meldestelle (Reporting Office) Online reporting system through which veterinarians submit required regulatory notifications and reports to the chamber as part of their professional compliance obligations.
• AMA-Rinderdaten (Cattle Data Service) Data integration service providing veterinarians with access to the Austrian Agricultural Market Authority (AMA) cattle database for livestock identification and tracking purposes.
• Vetjournal Professional veterinary journal published by the chamber's Österreichischer Tierärzteverlag subsidiary, covering animal nutrition, disease prevention, antibiotics in veterinary practice, and other clinical and professional topics.
• Tierärzteverlag-Podcast Podcast series produced by the Österreichischer Tierärzteverlag covering veterinary professional topics such as veterinary medicine and climate change (Episode 38) and animal nutrition in veterinary practice (Episode 37).
• Gründer*innen-Service (Founder Service) Support service for veterinarians establishing their own veterinary practices, providing guidance on business setup, financing options, and conflict management during the founding phase.
• Vetmental Dedicated mental health and wellbeing support resource for veterinarians, accessible via vetmental.at, addressing occupational stress and mental health challenges within the profession.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni Vienna)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Austrian Veterinary Chamber works in close cooperation with the Veterinary University of Vienna for educational programs. The Vetmeduni Vienna is a key partner for the annual Zukunftskongress and Zukunftstalk events. The chamber also supports student programs including the HAPO digital offering for Vetmeduni Vienna students.
• Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte (bpt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman veterinary association (Federal Association of Practicing Veterinarians) is a key international partner. The bpt President Dr. Siegfried Moder participates in ÖTK events. During COVID-19, the ÖTK participated in the bpt's digital veterinary congress, establishing a virtual 'ÖTK-Digital' booth.
• Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte (GST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Veterinary Society is a key international partner. The GST President Olivier Glardon participates in the ÖTK-Zukunftstalk events, bringing Swiss perspectives to discussions on veterinary workforce challenges.
• Richter Pharma AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical company serving as a sponsor for ÖTK events including the Zukunftstalk series. Main sponsor for the 2022 Zukunftstalk.
• Österreichischer Tierärzteverlag (Austrian Veterinary Publishing House)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe publishing house is the commercial partner for Vetjournal magazine, the podcast series, VETAK academy programs, and HAPO digital e-learning courses. The publisher handles organization and implementation of continuing education offerings.
• European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Nikolaus Kriz, EFSA Managing Director, provided a video greeting message at the 2026 Zukunftstalk, indicating collaborative relationship on food safety and animal health topics.
• Universität Gent (Ghent University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dr. Jeroen Dewulf from Ghent University presented on biosecurity at agricultural operations during the 2026 Zukunftstalk, bringing international research perspectives.
• Tiergesundheit Österreich (TGÖ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly established association for animal health in Austria. Dr. Simone Steiner, TGÖ Managing Director, presented at the 2023 Zukunftstalk on the organization's mission and activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS): UK regulatory body for veterinarians, handling registration, continuing professional development, and disciplinary functions. Highly comparable as a statutory professional regulator with member-facing services.
• Bundestierärztekammer: The German federal veterinary chamber is the closest functional peer: statutory professional body for veterinarians in Germany, with analogous continuing-education, licensing, and disciplinary mandates. Directly comparable in scope and operating model.
• Ordre National des Vétérinaires: French national veterinary order functions as the regulatory and disciplinary body for veterinarians in France, structurally equivalent to the ÖTK. Same statutory mandate around licensing and professional conduct.
• Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte (GST): Swiss Veterinary Society is the national professional association for veterinarians in Switzerland, with parallel responsibilities for standards, advocacy, and continuing education. Already a strategic partner of the ÖTK (Zukunftstalk participation).
• British Veterinary Association (BVA): UK national association for veterinarians providing CPD, policy advocacy, and member services. Functionally analogous to the ÖTK across member engagement and policy representation.

Broad incumbents

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA): Large US veterinary professional association with similar advocacy, continuing education, and publication functions (JAVMA). Broader geographic scope but the same organizational archetype.
• Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE): Umbrella federation representing national veterinary associations across Europe. The ÖTK's VP (Mag. Dietmar Gerstner) serves as FVE delegate, making this a relevant strategic counterpart rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Tierärztekammer Berlin: Berlin state-level veterinary chamber, one of 17 state chambers in Germany. Comparable to the ÖTK's Landesstellen structure and useful as a benchmark for state-level chamber operating models.
• Royal Dutch Veterinary Association (KNMvD): Dutch veterinary professional association with comparable continuing-education and member-services functions. Serves as a regional benchmark for chamber/association operating models in the Benelux.

Others

• Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni Vienna): Austria's primary veterinary university and a strategic partner of the ÖTK for education, events, and HAPO digital student packages. Not a competitor but the most adjacent academic ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C3%B6sterreichische-tier%C3%A4rztekammer

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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