Tierklinik Telgte

What Tierklinik Telgte does

Tierklinik Telgte is a specialized equine veterinary hospital founded in 1983 in Telgte, Germany, operating as a GbR (German civil law partnership) owned by six managing veterinary partners. The clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services exclusively for horses, including advanced imaging (Hallmarq standing MRI, Aquilon CT, digital radiography, scintigraphy, ultrasound, endoscopy), full-spectrum surgery (colic, orthopaedic, arthroscopic, laparoscopic, laser, ophthalmologic), internal medicine, orthopaedics, nuclear medicine, foal medicine, ophthalmology, and dentistry. Supporting infrastructure includes more than 100 boxes across 9 stall complexes, a dedicated surgical department operating up to 7 cases per week five days a week, specialized stall types (intensive care, isolation, scintigraphy-shielded, stallion boxes), an on-site Arzneimittelhandelsgesellschaft pharmacy, and an in-house laboratory producing autologous biologic therapies such as IRAP, ACP, and stem cell preparations.

The clinic operates a 24/7 emergency service with billing at up to 3x the standard German veterinary fee schedule (GOT) rate during nights (18:00-08:00) and weekends, and serves both individual horse owners and referring veterinarians across Germany and internationally. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by veterinary referral networks, professional continuing-education events (annual Tierärztetagung with LIVISTO, CME evenings with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica), and word-of-mouth in equestrian communities. Several partners hold Fachtierarzt specialist certifications, and the team includes FEI-certified veterinarians, ISELP-certified members, and Diplomate ECEIM specialists serving as team veterinarians for the German Olympic Committee for Equestrian Sports (DOKR) and auction veterinarians for the Westfälisches Pferdestammbuch and BBAG.

The business generates revenue through professional service fees for consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, supplemented by pharmaceutical sales through the on-site pharmacy and emergency service premiums. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for standard services but is structured around the German GOT fee schedule with emergency multipliers. In 2022/2023, the clinic completed a leadership transition when long-term partner Dr. Guido Stadtbäumer retired after 26 years and Dr. Bernadette Unkrücer and Stefan Lumpe joined as new shareholders, signaling continuity of the partnership model while bringing in next-generation leadership with backgrounds at other specialty equine clinics.

Name

Tierklinik Telgte

Legal name

Tierklinik Telgte GbR

Website

https://tierklinik-telgte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tierklinik Telgte is a specialized equine veterinary hospital in Germany founded in 1983, providing advanced diagnostics (MRI, CT, scintigraphy), full-spectrum surgery, and 24/7 emergency care exclusively for horses, serving horse owners, referring veterinarians, and equestrian organizations internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary services
• Veterinary diagnostic imaging
• Equine surgical services
• Horse healthcare
• Veterinary emergency care

Headquarters

HQ city

Telgte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consultation and Treatment Services: The clinic generates revenue through fees for outpatient consultations, diagnostic procedures, and medical treatments provided to horse owners. Services include CT, MRI, radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, nuclear medicine, and foal medicine.
2. On-site Pharmacy / Arzneimittelhandelsgesellschaft: The clinic operates its own on-site pharmacy and pharmaceutical trading company (Arzneimittel Handelsgesellschaft OHG) directly on the clinic premises, supplying medications for both outpatient and stationary patients as well as feed supplements.
3. Emergency and After-Hours Services: 24/7 emergency services with increased fees during night hours (18:00–08:00) and weekends, billed at up to 3x the standard GOT (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte) rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tierklinik Telgte is a specialized equine veterinary hospital delivering comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, internal medicine, and emergency care for horses. The clinic operates advanced imaging (CT, MRI, scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy) alongside full-spectrum surgery (colic, orthopedic, arthroscopic, laparoscopic, laser, eye), orthopedics, nuclear medicine, foal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, and laboratory services, supported by approximately 100 inpatient boxes, an on-site pharmacy, and 24/7 emergency service for regional, national, and international horse owners and referring veterinarians.

Product overview

Tierklinik Telgte operates as a specialized equine veterinary clinic offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. The clinic functions as a single integrated healthcare facility rather than a modular software platform. The core offering comprises advanced diagnostic imaging services (CT, MRI, digital radiography, scintigraphy, ultrasound, endoscopy) and surgical/medical treatment services (surgery, orthopedics, nuclear medicine, internal medicine, foal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, laboratory). Supporting facilities include specialized stall accommodations, an operating theater, and an on-site pharmacy. The clinic also provides digital appointment booking through an external platform. Services are delivered through a team of specialized veterinarians with over 40 years of experience, serving horses from the region and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computed Tomography (CT) Advanced 3D imaging using rotating X-ray tube technology for detailed visualization of teeth, jaw, fractures, spine, and orthopedic conditions in horses; most examinations can be performed on standing sedated horses using a special platform, avoiding anesthesia risks.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRT) Advanced imaging using a Hallmarq MRI system of the latest generation to create detailed cross-sectional images of horse limbs up to and including the carpus/tarsus, visualizing both bony and soft tissue structures simultaneously on standing sedated horses.
• Digital Radiography (Digitales Röntgen) Digital X-ray imaging for diagnosis of orthopedic diseases and some internal medicine problems in horses, performed in dedicated rooms stationary or mobile in the operating room.
• Scintigraphy Nuclear medicine imaging procedure using radioactive-marked substances and a gamma camera to detect inflammation in the horse's skeletal system, particularly useful for performance problems and lameness with unclear origins; horses housed in shielded stall compartments for 24-hour radiation decay.
• Ultrasound (Sonography) Soft tissue imaging using sound waves for orthopedics (tendons, ligaments, joints), heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, intestines, bladder, spleen, and pregnancy examinations in horses.
• Endoscopy Flexible endoscope examination for visualization of horse teeth, sinuses, nasal passages, larynx, trachea, esophagus, stomach, urethra, and bladder.
• Pre-Purchase Examination (Ankaufsuntersuchung) Comprehensive pre-purchase health examination for horses comparable to a vehicle inspection (TÜV), providing documentation of the current health status of horses being purchased; serves horse buyers, sellers, breeding operations, and auction houses.
• Surgery Full surgical services for horses including eye surgery, osteosynthesis, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, laryngeal surgery, colic surgery, laser surgery, and pre/postoperative care; operations performed up to 7 horses five days per week.
• Orthopedics Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in horses including IRAP therapy, ACP therapy, stem cell therapy, chiropractic care, shock wave therapy, and lameness diagnostics.
• Nuclear Medicine Radio-synoviorthesis (RSO) treatment using radioactive substances (Yttrium or Rhenium) to treat chronic joint inflammation in horses that cannot be resolved with conventional methods.
• Internal Medicine (Internistik) Comprehensive internal medicine services for horses covering bladder, skin, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system, digestive tract, and other internal diseases with full diagnostic capabilities.
• Foal Medicine (Fohlenmedizin) Specialized medical care for foals including surgery, orthopedics, and internal medicine with intensive monitoring and mare-foal bonding in dedicated boxes.
• Ophthalmology (Augenheilkunde) Eye disease treatment for horses including ERG (electroretinography), tonometry, ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp examination, and surgical procedures such as vitrectomy and phacoemulsification.
• Laboratory In-house clinical laboratory for blood values, hematocrit, total proteins, blood gases, stool and urine examinations, immunoglobulins (IgG), and biotechnological therapies (ACP, IRAP, stem cells) for horses.
• Dentistry (Zahnheilkunde) Comprehensive dental care for horses including treatment of tooth diseases, horse caries, EOTRH (equine tooth resorption), wolf tooth extraction, and tooth fracture repair.
• Other Services (Sonstige Tätigkeiten) Team veterinarian services for national and international tournaments/championships, and forensic expert opinions for court-ordered veterinary assessments.
• 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Service Round-the-clock emergency and after-hours veterinary service for horses available 365 days per year, billed at up to 3x the standard GOT (Gebührenordnung für Tierärzte) veterinary fee rate during nights (18:00–08:00) and weekends/holidays.
• On-site Pharmacy (Arzneimittelhandelsgesellschaft) Clinic-operated on-site pharmacy and pharmaceutical trading company (Arzneimittel Handelsgesellschaft OHG) supplying medications for both outpatient and stationary equine patients as well as feed supplements, located directly on the clinic premises.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIVISTOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 January 2026LIVISTO co-hosts the annual Tierärztetagung (veterinary conference) with Tierklinik Telgte, held on January 10, 2026 in Münster as part of the Agravis-Cup. The event includes an evening program and limited participant registration (closing date December 30, 2025).
• Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts veterinary continuing education events with Tierklinik Telgte. The September 2026 event 'Hufrehe im Fokus' is co-organized by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica and held at the clinic. The event is free for attending veterinarians and recognized with 3 ATF (Akademie für Tierärztliche Fortbildung) points.
• Therapie- und Bewegungszentrum Püning-SchopmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for therapy and movement services for horses. Listed as a trusted partner cooperating with the clinic to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Dr. Ina Gösmeier (Akupunktur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcupuncture specialist for horses, cooperating with the clinic. Patients are referred for complementary therapy services.
• Frauke Wartenberg – Osteopathie (equi-liberi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine osteopathy specialist (equi-liberi) working with the clinic for complementary rehabilitation care.
• Uwe Lukas – Schmiedemeister (Hufbeschlag Lukas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarrier (blacksmith) service operating on clinic grounds, providing shoeing, hoof corrections, and orthopaedic shoeing in collaboration with the orthopaedic team.
• Johannes Wöstmann – Reha MilteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine rehabilitation center (Pferde-Reha-Milte) to which patients are referred for post-treatment rehabilitation.
• Alexandra Richter – Reha und Aquatrainer (Reitstall Rothenbach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation and aqua training specialist for horses. Partner for post-treatment rehabilitation and fitness programs.
• Michaela Baetge – Reha-Service für Tiere (willbefine.de)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rehabilitation service provider listed as a trusted partner of the clinic for post-treatment care.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pferdeklinik Kerken: Specialized equine hospital in North Rhine-Westphalia offering surgery, internal medicine, and advanced diagnostics. Competes for regional referral cases and shares the West German equine referral market.
• Pferdeklinik Bargteheide: Northern German equine referral clinic offering diagnostic imaging, surgery, and 24/7 emergency care. Comparable specialty-equine positioning in the Schleswig-Holstein catchment.
• Tierärztliche Klinik Destedt: Equine referral hospital in Lower Saxony with diagnostic imaging, surgery, and inpatient facilities. Direct German peer offering comparable specialty equine services.
• Tierklinik Hochmoor: Large mixed animal clinic with significant equine caseload in North Rhine-Westphalia; provides surgery, orthopaedics, and emergency equine services comparable in scope to Telgte.
• Pferdeklinik Aschheim: Specialized equine clinic near Munich providing surgery, internal medicine, orthopaedics, and emergency services for horses. Competes for Bavarian and southern Germany referral cases.
• Tierklinik Lüsche: Large equine veterinary clinic in Lower Saxony, Germany, offering advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, scintigraphy), surgery, and 24/7 emergency care. Closest comparable German equine specialty hospital in scope and referral model.

Broad incumbents

• AniCura Equine (various sites): Pan-European veterinary group with equine specialty clinics across multiple countries. Comparable delivery of advanced equine services at scale, though via a multi-site corporate model rather than a single flagship hospital.
• Rossdales Equine Hospital: Large UK equine veterinary group with hospital, diagnostic, and ambulatory services. A broader European incumbent in equine specialty medicine serving performance and racing horses.
• Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic: UK equine referral hospital offering advanced surgery, imaging, and internal medicine. Comparable service breadth as a referral hospital but operating in the UK market.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Major US equine veterinary practice with hospital, surgery, and theriogenology services. Comparable role as a high-end referral destination for performance and breeding horses, although geographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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