Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V.

What Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. does

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. (bpt) is the primary professional association representing practicing veterinarians in Germany, organized as a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) under German law. Founded in 1951 and headquartered at Hahnstraße 70 in Frankfurt am Main, bpt serves approximately 7,150 members across 16 regional state associations (Landesverbände) and 7 specialized Fachgruppen covering poultry, small animals, food safety, cattle, swine, equine medicine, and young veterinarians. Its core purpose is to safeguard the professional, economic, and social interests of practicing veterinarians through advocacy at the national and EU level, standard-setting (GOT 2022 fee structure, Qualitäts-Standard Bronze/Silver/Gold certification), and member services.

bpt's product surface is service-based rather than technology-based. It operates a member Extranet portal providing DSGVO compliance tools, calculation tools, and telemedicine decision support, and publishes the annual Tierärzteatlas sector report. Continuing education is delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary bpt Akademie GmbH, which runs the annual bpt-Kongress, bpt-INTENSIV conference, and the tri-national DACH Wirtschaftsforum co-hosted with GST (Switzerland) and ÖTK (Austria). Distribution runs through the 16 state associations, the bpt Extranet, and the public Tierarztsuche veterinarian directory, with membership acquisition driven primarily by professional events.

The revenue model combines recurring annual membership dues from approximately 7,150 practicing veterinarians, one-time event registration fees (e.g., DACH Wirtschaftsforum tickets priced at €575-€685 excluding VAT), and professional services revenue from continuing education programs. Sponsorship income from animal-health companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and VetConcept supplements event economics. Marketing is event-led rather than consumer-led, targeting the professional veterinary community through congresses, content publishing, and direct member communication. Governance is provided by President Dr. Siegfried Moder, Managing Director Dipl.-Kfm. Heiko Färber, and Vice Presidents Dr. Petra Sindern and Dr. Maren Püschel.

Name

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V.

Legal name

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V.

Website

https://tieraerzteverband.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. (bpt) is a German nonprofit professional association, founded in 1951, that represents approximately 7,150 practicing veterinarians across 16 state associations, providing advocacy, continuing education, and member services through its subsidiary bpt Akademie GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Health Policy, Standards & International Coordination (e.g., WOAH/FAO) (HLAMAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Veterinary Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Reporting Systems (HLAMAMAJ)

Keywords

• Professional veterinary association
• Veterinary continuing education
• Veterinarian practice certification
• Veterinary advocacy services
• Veterinary professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees from approximately 7,150 practicing veterinarians across Germany
2. Event registration fees: Revenue from conferences including DACH Wirtschaftsforum (€575-685 per ticket), bpt-Kongress, and bpt-INTENSIV events
3. Fortbildung (Continuing education): Training seminars and certification programs for veterinarians, including EAEVE-compliant training for student supervision

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. is a nonprofit professional membership association representing approximately 7,150 practicing veterinarians across Germany. The organization delivers professional advocacy at national and EU level, continuing education programs, quality certification (Bronze/Silver/Gold) for member practices, an online member portal with compliance and calculation tools, and major industry events including the annual bpt-Kongress and the tri-national DACH Wirtschaftsforum. It also publishes the annual Tierärzteatlas industry data report and maintains a public-facing veterinarian search directory.

Product overview

Bundesverband Praktizierender Tierärzte e.V. (bpt) is a professional veterinary association serving as the interest representation for practicing veterinarians in Germany. The organization does not offer a unified technology product but rather provides a portfolio of membership services, professional development offerings, and member resources. Core offerings include the bpt Extranet member portal (providing DSGVO compliance tools, calculation tools, and telemedicine decision support), the bpt Akademie for organizing continuing education events including the annual bpt-Kongress and the tri-national DACH Wirtschaftsforum, the Tierärzteatlas annual industry publication, the public Tierarztsuche veterinarian search directory, and quality certification programs. The bpt also maintains specialized directories for certified examination services (Patella, PKD) and educational practice placements. The organization operates as an association rather than a software company.

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Products and services

• bpt Extranet / Member Portal Members-only online portal providing secure login-based access to exclusive resources including a DSGVO (GDPR) compliance tool, economic calculation tools, and decision support tools for telemedicine, serving bpt member veterinarians across Germany.
• bpt Akademie GmbH (bpt Academy) Wholly-owned subsidiary of bpt dedicated to the organization and delivery of continuing education events, seminars, and conferences for veterinarians, including participant and speaker management and related payment processing.
• bpt-Kongress (Annual Congress) Annual professional congress serving as the largest continuing education event for veterinarians in Germany, attracting members for clinical education, networking, and professional development.
• DACH Wirtschaftsforum 2026 Bilingual (German/French) economic forum co-hosted with GST (Switzerland) and ÖTK (Austria) for cross-border professional exchange among veterinarians in the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region, held 15-16 September 2026 at Konzerthaus Freiburg, with standard tickets from €575 and full packages at €685.
• Tierärzteatlas (Veterinarians Atlas) Annual publication providing data and statistics on the veterinary medicine sector in Germany, supporting industry analysis for members and external stakeholders.
• Tierarztsuche (Veterinarian Search Directory) Public online directory allowing pet owners to search for member veterinary practices by location, supporting consumer-to-veterinarian matching and driving member-patient referrals.
• bpt Qualitäts-Standard (Practice Quality Certification) Tiered quality certification program for member veterinary practices with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, recognizing practice quality standards and operational excellence.
• Gesamtverzeichnis Patella- und PKD-Untersuchende (Certified Examination Directory) Public directory listing veterinarians certified for Patella luxation examinations in dogs and PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) screening examination centers in cats, allowing pet owners to find qualified examiners.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and operational.

• Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte (GST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the DACH Wirtschaftsforum, the tri-national economic conference for veterinarians in German-speaking regions. The GST represents Swiss veterinary practitioners and co-develops the program with bpt and ÖTK.
• Österreichische Tierärztekammer (ÖTK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the DACH Wirtschaftsforum, representing Austrian veterinarians. Partners with bpt and GST to deliver the tri-national conference addressing veterinary economics and policy.
• Boehringer IngelheimmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) of the DACH Wirtschaftsforum 2026. As a major animal health company, supports the professional development event for veterinarians.
• VetConceptmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) of the DACH Wirtschaftsforum 2026. Veterinary supply and services company supporting veterinary professional events.
• TVH Tierärztliche Verrechnungsstelle Heide r.V.operationalOthersProcesses membership fee billing for the association. Acts as a specialized veterinary billing service.
• Scholl Communications AGoperationalTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting and technical infrastructure provider for www.tieraerzteverband.de and the member Extranet. Located in Kehl, Germany.
• doo GmbHoperationalTechnology or IntegrationEvent management software provider for continuing education events. Handles registration and participant management.
• Novalnet AGoperationalTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing provider for online transactions related to event registrations and member services.
• VUK (Verband Unabhängig Klinischer Tierärzte)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint position with bpt and WFG on economic future of veterinary medicine, warning about viability of independent practices in Germany.
• WFG (Wirtschaftsverband Fahrzeugherstellung?)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner with bpt and VUK on economic sustainability of veterinary practices.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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