Tierklinik Hofheim

What Tierklinik Hofheim does

Tierklinik Hofheim is a 24/7 small animal referral veterinary clinic located in Hofheim am Taunus, Hessen, Germany, operated within the IVC Evidensia Group (legal entity: Tierärzte IVC Evidensia GmbH, registered in Munich). Founded in 1997 by three veterinarians and now employing approximately 330 staff including 90+ veterinary specialists, the clinic treats 150–200 animal patients daily across more than 17 specialty departments — diagnostic imaging, surgery, oncology, internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedics, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, ENT, physiotherapy, and laboratory. Approximately two-thirds of patients are referred by veterinary practices from a network of 4,000+ referring veterinarians across Germany and neighboring countries, with the remaining one-third direct from pet owners via a 24/7 emergency service and online appointment booking.

The clinic's technical infrastructure is anchored by a 3,800 m² purpose-built facility completed in 2016, equipped with CT, MRI, a linear accelerator for stereotactic radiation therapy, endoscopy and laparoscopy suites, a dedicated dental X-ray system, an in-house 24/7 laboratory, and an automated pharmacy dispensing robot. The clinic operates under DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (continuously held since 2013 with zero findings across annual re-certifications), Cat Friendly Clinic Gold (since 2017), and Dog Friendly Doc-Klinik Gold (2023).

Revenue is generated through professional veterinary fees under the German Veterinary Fee Schedule (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte, GOT), covering consultations, diagnostics, surgery, oncology (chemotherapy and radiation), physiotherapy, and pharmaceuticals. Patient mix is approximately 75% dogs, 20% cats, and 5% small exotic pets. Distribution runs through a dual channel: an enterprise-grade referral pipeline supported by an online referral portal and continuing education events (24 Hofheimer Tierärztetage and 11 TFA Tagungen to date, with 2,200 attendees in 2023), and a direct-to-consumer channel via telephone hotline, online appointment requests, and 24/7 emergency intake. Cumulative patients treated since founding reached 300,000+ as of August 2025.

Name

Tierklinik Hofheim

Legal name

Tierärzte IVC Evidensia GmbH

Website

https://tierklinik-hofheim.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tierklinik Hofheim is a 24/7 small animal referral veterinary clinic in Hofheim am Taunus, Germany, operated within IVC Evidensia. It serves 150–200 patients daily across 17+ specialties using 90+ veterinarians and advanced CT, MRI, and radiation oncology capabilities, with two-thirds of patients sourced from a 4,000+ practice referral network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty Referral Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary referral services
• Small animal clinic
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Veterinary oncology treatment
• Emergency veterinary care

Headquarters

HQ city

Hofheim am Taunus

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Comprehensive veterinary medical services including consultations, diagnostics, surgery, oncology treatment, and rehabilitation. Revenue generated through professional medical fees according to German veterinary fee schedule (GOT). Approximately 150-200 patients treated daily.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Advanced imaging services including CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiography, and fluoroscopy performed by specialized teams
3. Pharmaceutical Products: Dispensing of veterinary medications through in-house pharmacy for clinic patients only
4. Therapeutic Services: Physiotherapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other specialized therapeutic treatments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tierklinik Hofheim is a multidisciplinary small animal referral veterinary clinic providing specialized medical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care for companion animals (dogs, cats, and small pets). The clinic operates with over 90 veterinarians covering 17+ specialty areas, advanced equipment including CT, MRI, and a linear accelerator for stereotactic radiation therapy, and treats approximately 150-200 animal patients daily across inpatient and outpatient settings. Approximately two-thirds of patients are referred by veterinarians from across Germany and internationally, while pet owners can also access services directly via telephone, online appointments, and 24/7 emergency care.

Product overview

Tierklinik Hofheim is a large, multidisciplinary small-animal referral veterinary clinic offering a unified platform of medical services across more than 20 specialty areas. The core clinical offering spans diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, PennHIP), surgery (orthopaedic, soft-tissue, neurosurgery, laser, laparoscopic/thoracoscopic), oncology (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, stereotaxic radiotherapy, cryotherapy), internal medicine (endoscopy, endocrinology, gastroenterology, haematology, infectious diseases, nephrology, pulmonology, urology), cardiology, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, ENT (HNO), and physiotherapy/rehabilitation. Supporting infrastructure includes an in-house laboratory, an on-site veterinary pharmacy with automated dispensing, a hospitalisation ward, 24/7 emergency and after-hours services, breeding examinations, exotic/wildlife care, pain therapy, and wound management. Digital add-on services include online referral submission and appointment booking. Education and training products include the annual Hofheimer Tierärztetag, Hofheimer Intensivseminare, Mittwochseminare, and TFA-specific training events (Hofheimer Tagung für TFA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Oncology Services Comprehensive oncology department offering tumor diagnostics, chemotherapy, radiotherapy including stereotactic radiotherapy, cryotherapy, and tumor surgery for companion animals with conditions such as malignant lymphoma, lung tumors, and soft-tissue sarcomas.
• Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Services Advanced imaging services using computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), conventional radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, and PennHIP screening for hip dysplasia, supporting cross-disciplinary diagnostics across all specialty areas.
• Veterinary Surgical Services Full-service surgical department offering orthopedic surgery including TPLO and TTA, soft-tissue surgery, neurosurgery, laser surgery, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures, reconstructive surgery, and exotic animal surgery.
• Veterinary Internal Medicine Services Internal medicine department handling complex cases in endocrinology, gastroenterology including fecal microbiota transplantation, hematology and immunology, infectious diseases, nephrology and urology, pulmonology, and minimally invasive urological procedures.
• Veterinary Cardiology Services Cardiology specialty providing echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), Doppler techniques, diagnosis and treatment of dirofilariasis (heartworm disease), and management of conditions such as mitral valve insufficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Veterinary Neurology Services Neurology department providing neurological examinations, electromyography (EMG), epilepsy management, neurosurgery, and video documentation of examination procedures for conditions such as intervertebral disc disease, meningitis, and vestibular syndrome.
• Veterinary Orthopedics Services Orthopedic department providing diagnostic imaging, conservative therapy, ACP injections, and surgical interventions for conditions including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, OCD, patellar luxation, cruciate ligament rupture (TPLO, TTA), and osteoarthritis.
• Veterinary Dentistry Services Dentistry department offering dental radiography, professional dental cleaning, tooth extractions, and treatment of feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL), with procedures performed under general anesthesia.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology Services Ophthalmology department providing comprehensive eye examinations, treatment of conditions such as iris melanoma, dry eye, hypertensive retinopathy, SARDS, and corneal diseases, as well as breeding examinations and enucleation services.
• 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Services Round-the-clock emergency service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for life-threatening and acute cases, with triage, resuscitation, and immediate surgical capabilities, including handling of critical conditions such as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
• In-Patient Hospitalization Services In-patient hospitalization ward providing 24-hour care, daily ward rounds, medication administration, and structured admission and handover processes, with separate dog and cat housing areas designed to reduce stress.
• Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services Physiotherapy department providing rehabilitation services including water treadmill therapy, manual therapies, massage, therapeutic exercises, kinesio-taping, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, and leech therapy, with home-use programs also available.
• Veterinary Pharmacy Services On-site veterinary pharmacy with an automated dispensing robot, supplying medications and therapeutic diets for clinic patients and dispensing prescription medications for animals under ongoing care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ patients treated since founding in 1997
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IVC EvidensiacoreOthersTierklinik Hofheim is operated by IVC Evidensia, a major European veterinary group. IVC Evidensia provides corporate backing, resources, and operational support while the clinic maintains clinical independence and leadership.
• Frankfurt ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExotic animal cases from Frankfurt Zoo are occasionally treated at the clinic, including notable cases like Elvis the aardvark requiring CT imaging.
• 4,000+ Referring VeterinarianscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of veterinary practices across Germany and neighboring countries that refer complex cases to Tierklinik Hofheim. Estimated 4,000 referring veterinarians as of 2024, up from 90 in 1997.
• University of GießenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary students from Justus Liebig University Gießen participate in clinical training as interns (Famulant:innen) at the clinic.
• Landestierärztekammer HessenminorOthersState veterinary chamber regulating professional standards. The clinic operates under supervision of and in compliance with Hessen state veterinary regulations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Linnaeus Veterinary Limited: UK-based veterinary group within the Mars Petcare family operating referral and primary care practices. Sister ecosystem to IVC Evidensia and comparable as a corporate-owned specialty veterinary platform.
• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: US-based chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals with advanced imaging, oncology, and surgery. Comparable as a multi-specialty referral operator at scale, though operating under a different corporate structure.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: Large North American network of veterinary specialty and general practice hospitals owned by Mars. Comparable as a multi-site specialty veterinary operator with referral and emergency services.

Direct peers

• Kleintierklinik Vetsuisse (Universität Zürich): University small animal clinic in Switzerland providing specialty referral services, advanced imaging, and oncology comparable to Tierklinik Hofheim's service mix. Adjacent competitor for cross-border specialty cases.
• Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Queen Mother Hospital for Animals: UK veterinary teaching hospital with multi-specialty referral services, advanced imaging including CT/MRI, and 24/7 emergency care. Comparable to Tierklinik Hofheim as a specialty referral hospital operating at the top of the veterinary pyramid.
• Evidensia Specialisten (Sweden): Specialty referral animal hospitals in Sweden operated within the IVC Evidensia network. Sibling sites under the same corporate parent, offering similar multi-specialty referral and emergency services to companion animals.
• TiHo Hannover – Klinik für Kleintiere: University veterinary small animal clinic in Hannover offering multi-specialty referral, advanced imaging, and oncology. Comparable to Tierklinik Hofheim as a German specialty teaching and referral center.
• Medizinische Kleintierklinik LMU München: University-affiliated small animal referral hospital in Munich offering multi-specialty advanced diagnostics, surgery, and oncology. Comparable to Tierklinik Hofheim as a German specialty referral center with university-level talent and complex case handling.

Emerging players

• Anicura Holding GmbH: Pan-European veterinary group operating multiple specialty and referral clinics across Germany and the Nordics. Comparable as a multi-site specialty veterinary platform within the same IVC/Mars ecosystem and a potential partner/acquirer for expanded German specialty footprint.

Regional players

• Medivet Group: UK veterinary group with specialty referral centers and primary care practices. Comparable as a multi-specialty veterinary operator, though primarily UK-focused rather than German.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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