What Tierklinik Ismaning does

Tierklinik Ismaning is a specialty small-animal veterinary referral clinic located in Ismaning, north of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 2009 by Dr. Klaus Zahn and Dr. Felix Neuerer and structured as a private civil-law partnership (GbR). The clinic operates as a multi-disciplinary referral center serving pet owners across Bavaria and southern Germany, with a patient catchment extending 250+ km (including cities such as Regensburg). It accepts walk-in patients, scheduled appointments, referral cases from regional veterinarians, and runs a 24/7 emergency and surgical readiness service.

The clinical offering covers more than ten specialties within a single facility: orthopedic surgery (including TPLO and hip replacement performed by Dr. Zahn), soft tissue surgery, spine surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, gynecology, reproduction medicine, anesthesia, and a dedicated physiotherapy department. Diagnostic capability is anchored in on-site CT, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and an in-house laboratory. The team comprises 180 staff — veterinarians, small-animal specialists, anesthesia technicians, veterinary assistants, and administrative personnel — with certifications including GVP-Gold quality management, GPCert Cardiology, VAT anesthesia technician, and RECOVER resuscitation credentials for nearly 40 team members.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees regulated by the German Fee Schedule for Veterinarians (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte, GOT), billed per service episode. Distribution is direct-to-consumer at the Ismaning facility, supplemented by referrals from other veterinary practices and online appointment booking through a partnership with PetLEO GmbH. The clinic is uninvested (no external capital, no parent company) and reinvests operating cash flow into service line expansion, most recently adding Saturday consultation hours in July 2025, additional cardiology capacity, and continuing GVP-Gold re-certification (last renewed in 2024).

Name

Tierklinik Ismaning

Legal name

Tierklinik Ismaning GbR

Website

https://tierklinik-ismaning.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tierklinik Ismaning is a private multi-specialty small-animal veterinary referral clinic in Ismaning, Bavaria, operating with 180 staff across 10+ disciplines, 24/7 emergency services, in-house CT/endoscopy, and surgery (TPLO, hip replacement), serving pet owners and referring veterinarians across southern Germany under GOT-regulated fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Veterinary Cardiology & Respiratory Specialty Centers (HLAMACAE), Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management Specialty Services (HLAMACAJ), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary referral services
• Small animal surgery
• Orthopedic veterinary surgery
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Small animal emergency care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ismaning

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive veterinary medical services including consultations, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for companion animals. Fees are based on the German Fee Schedule for Veterinarians (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte - GOT).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tierklinik Ismaning is a specialty small-animal veterinary referral clinic (Fachklinik für Kleintiere) offering specialized medical and surgical care for companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. The clinic provides 24/7 emergency care, complex orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries, internal medicine specialties (cardiology, oncology, dermatology), advanced imaging (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy), physiotherapy, and preventive services, operating both as a direct provider and as an over-regional referral center for veterinarians across Bavaria.

Product overview

Tierklinik Ismaning is a specialized small animal veterinary clinic offering comprehensive medical services for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other pets. The clinic operates as a multi-specialty referral center with services organized into five main categories: Surgery (orthopedic, soft tissue, and spine surgery), Internal Medicine (cardiology, oncology, dermatology), Specialty Services (anesthesia, ophthalmology, dentistry, gynecology, reproduction medicine), Emergency Medicine with 24/7 availability, and Diagnostics (endoscopy, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory). Additional services include preventive care (nutrition counseling, vaccinations), physiotherapy, and blood donation programs. The clinic features dedicated departments for various specialties with specialized equipment including CT scanners, endoscopic devices, and ultrasound machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic Surgery Surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in companion animals, including TPLO (Tibia Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) for cruciate ligament ruptures, hip replacements, and patellar groove replacement procedures. Performed by the clinic's orthopedic surgeons on dogs and cats.
• Soft Tissue Surgery Surgical procedures for internal organ conditions, foreign body removal, and minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries on small animals.
• Spine Surgery Surgical treatment of spinal conditions in companion animals including vertebral fractures and neurological interventions under specialist care.
• Internal Medicine Comprehensive internal medicine services for small animals covering general internal conditions, cardiology, oncology, and dermatology, delivered by specialist physicians.
• Cardiology Heart diagnostics and treatment for dogs and cats including ECG and echocardiography, delivered by staff with GPCert Cardiology and Zusatzbezeichnung Kardiologie qualifications.
• Oncology Cancer diagnosis and treatment for dogs and cats, including chemotherapy services.
• Anesthesia Service Specialist anesthesia services for surgical patients, supported by a VAT (Veterinary Anesthesia Technician) certified staff member trained in Switzerland.
• Ophthalmology Eye care services for dogs and cats including corneal injury treatment with contact lenses and surgical interventions, delivered by a specialist veterinary ophthalmologist.
• Dentistry Dental care services for dogs and cats, including cleanings, extractions, and oral surgeries.
• Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases in companion animals, including allergy testing and management.
• Gynecology Reproductive health services for companion animals including gynecological care and obstetrics.
• Reproduction Medicine Breeding management for dogs and cats including estrus timing, mating coordination, and pregnancy diagnostics.
• Emergency Medicine (24/7) Continuous 24/7 emergency veterinary care with trauma management, shock treatment, stabilization, and emergency surgery for acute cases, available nights and weekends.
• Endoscopy Minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures for small animals, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, respiratory endoscopy, and foreign body removal.
• CT / Computed Tomography Advanced computed tomography imaging for detailed diagnostic evaluation of companion animals, supporting specialist workups.
• X-Ray / Radiology Digital radiographic imaging services for diagnostic purposes across orthopedic and general veterinary cases.
• Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging for internal organ evaluation and diagnostic assessment in dogs, cats, and other small animals.
• Laboratory Diagnostics In-house laboratory services for blood tests and other diagnostic analyses supporting rapid clinical decision-making.
• Nutrition Counseling Dietary advice for dogs and cats including food allergy management and therapeutic nutrition plans.
• Vaccinations Preventive vaccination services for dogs, cats, and other companion pets.
• Physiotherapy Physical therapy services for post-surgical rehabilitation and mobility improvement of small animals, delivered through a dedicated in-house physiotherapy department.
• Blood Donation Program Blood donation and transfusion support program for companion animals requiring transfusion therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chief veterinarian Dr. Klaus Zahn has performed hip replacement surgery on hundreds of dogs and even cats
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PetLEO GmbHoperationalTechnology or IntegrationPetLEO GmbH provides the online appointment booking and scheduling system for Tierklinik Ismaning's website. This integration enables pet owners to request or book appointments online through the clinic's website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Veterinary Partners: BluePearl is a US-based network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals (owned by Mars). Comparable in operating model — multi-specialty referral hospitals with 24/7 emergency and advanced diagnostics — although it primarily operates in North America.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is a large North American network of specialty and general veterinary hospitals owned by Mars. Comparable in offering multi-specialty referral services with advanced diagnostics, though primarily US-based.
• IVC Evidensia: IVC Evidensia is a leading European veterinary care group (now part of Mars) with a strong presence in Germany. It runs specialty and referral hospitals similar to Tierklinik Ismaning and is a direct competitor for complex case referrals across southern Germany.
• AniCura: AniCura is one of Europe's largest chains of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, acquired by Mars Petcare. Operates across multiple European countries including Germany, directly competing with Tierklinik Ismaning for specialty referral cases in Bavaria.

Direct peers

• Tierklinik Hofheim: Tierklinik Hofheim is a well-known multi-specialty small animal referral hospital in Hesse, Germany. Comparable to Tierklinik Ismaning in offering specialist surgery, internal medicine, and 24/7 emergency services with a referral-based model.
• Tierklinik Norderstedt: Tierklinik Norderstedt is a specialty veterinary clinic in northern Germany providing surgery, internal medicine, and emergency services. Comparable in serving as a regional referral hospital for complex small animal cases.
• Klinik für Kleintiere, LMU München: The small animal clinic at LMU Munich is a university veterinary hospital providing multi-specialty referral services in the same Munich metropolitan area as Tierklinik Ismaning. Competes for the same referral base and complex cases in southern Germany.
• Tierklinik Stuttgart: Tierklinik Stuttgart is a specialized small animal clinic in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offering multi-specialty services and acting as a referral center. Directly comparable in service breadth and referral positioning to Tierklinik Ismaning.

Regional players

• Medivet: Medivet is a UK-based veterinary group with specialty and 24/7 hospital services. Comparable in multi-specialty service delivery and referral model, though it operates in a different geography (UK) versus Tierklinik Ismaning's German focus.
• CVS Group: CVS Group is a UK-listed integrated veterinary services provider with referral hospitals. Comparable in operating specialty hospitals with multi-disciplinary teams; differs geographically (UK-focused).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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