What IVC Evidensia DACH does

IVC Evidensia DACH is the German-speaking regional division (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) of IVC Evidensia Group, Europe's largest veterinary medicine group, which operates approximately 2,500 clinics and practices across 20 European countries. Within DACH, the company runs a network of more than 100 small animal clinics, multi-disciplinary Tiergesundheitszentren (animal health centers), and specialized referral hospitals staffed by Diplomates and Fachtierärzte, organized under legal entities including Evidensia Deutschland GmbH and IVC Evidensia Schweiz AG, with regional headquarters in Munich led by CEO Christine Storm. The group also operates in 12+ other European countries plus Canada, sharing a Clinical Advisory Board, codified ethical guidelines, and the Evidensia Academy across borders.

The DACH service portfolio spans general consultations and preventive care; advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI, color-Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, video endoscopy, dental radiography, and C-arm fluoroscopy; surgery and specialist disciplines (cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, internal medicine, dermatology, neurology); 24/7 emergency services at selected locations; and authorized Fachtierarzt (specialist) training programs. Member clinics retain their local identity and brand while operating within standardized medical protocols supported by a central team providing HR, finance, marketing, IT, and purchasing functions.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service, clinic-by-clinic basis with no publicly disclosed group pricing (consultation and treatment fees are set at the individual clinic level; salary benchmarks cited at €2,500–€2,640 gross/month for 40-hour/14-pay contracts in Austria reflect labor costs, not retail pricing). The go-to-market combines two motions: a partnership/acquisition-led expansion channel where independent practice owners (Praxis-/Klinikinhaber*innen) join as partners while preserving local identity, and direct clinical delivery to end consumers (pet owners) via the ~100+ DACH clinics. The end-customer base is highly fragmented across millions of companion animals treated annually, with no disclosed enterprise anchors and no software/AI product offering layered on top of the clinical network.

Name

IVC Evidensia DACH

Legal name

Evidensia Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://evidensia.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IVC Evidensia DACH is the German-speaking regional arm of Europe's largest veterinary medicine group, operating a network of 100+ small animal clinics, animal health centers, and referral hospitals across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland through affiliated and partner practices serving pet owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Practice Veterinary Clinics (Wellness & Primary Care) (HLAMAAAA), Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD)

Keywords

• Veterinary healthcare services
• Small animal medicine
• Veterinary clinic network
• Veterinary diagnostics
• Veterinary referral services

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services Revenue: IVC Evidensia DACH generates revenue through owned and partnered veterinary clinics and practices providing medical consultations, diagnostics, surgeries, and treatments for companion animals (dogs, cats, small pets). Services include general medicine, specialist consultations, emergency care, and surgical procedures across its network of over 100 clinics in the DACH region.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IVC Evidensia DACH operates a network of small animal veterinary clinics, practices, animal health centers, and referral clinics across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The group provides general and specialist veterinary medicine for companion animals (dogs, cats, small pets), including consultations, diagnostics (digital X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, endoscopy), surgery, emergency care, and continuing education (Fachtierarzt training) for veterinary professionals. Member practices retain local identity while gaining access to a pan-European specialist network and centralized administrative support.

Product overview

IVC Evidensia DACH operates as a veterinary medicine service network rather than a software product company. The company is the leading veterinary medicine group in Europe with approximately 2,500 clinics/practices across 20 countries, operating approximately 2,500 clinics and practices in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland under the DACH region. The product portfolio consists of veterinary medical services offered through a network of small animal clinics and practices, animal health centers, and specialized referral clinics staffed by veterinary specialists. Services include general consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy), surgery, specialized treatments in cardiology, dentistry, oncology, orthopedics, and emergency care. The network also provides veterinary professional development through Fachtierarzt (specialist veterinary) training programs authorized at various locations. IVC Evidensia DACH functions as a service company providing veterinary healthcare services, not a technology product company with software integrations or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kleintierkliniken und -praxen (Small Animal Clinics and Practices) Network of veterinary clinics and practices across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland offering general consultations, vaccinations, diagnostics, and primary care for dogs, cats, and small pets.
• Tiergesundheitszentrum (Animal Health Centers) Multi-disciplinary animal health centers providing comprehensive veterinary services including general medicine, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and emergency care, equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment such as CT, MRI, and digital radiography.
• Überweisungskliniken (Referral Clinics) Specialized referral clinics staffed by Diplomates and Fachtierärzte providing advanced veterinary care in disciplines including internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, oncology, and dermatology.
• Tierärztliche Notfallambulanz (Emergency Veterinary Services) 24/7 emergency veterinary services available at selected clinic locations for urgent animal health situations outside regular practice hours.
• Fachtierarzt-Ausbildung (Specialist Veterinary Training) Continuing education and specialist training programs (Fachtierarzt/Fachtierärztin) authorized at selected clinics, covering disciplines such as small animal medicine, surgery, and internal medicine.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of animals treated per year across the European network

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VetStrategy: VetStrategy is a Canadian veterinary group operating companion animal practices and specialty centers, now part of the broader IVC Evidensia family network. Comparable as a multi-site consolidator with similar partnership-led growth model.
• AniCura: AniCura operates a pan-European network of animal hospitals and specialty clinics focused on companion animals, headquartered in the Nordics and present across multiple European countries including DACH. Now owned by Mars, it is the closest geographic and service-line competitor to IVC Evidensia in Europe.
• CVS Group: CVS Group is a UK-listed veterinary services operator running companion animal practices, referral hospitals, and laboratories across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. It is highly comparable as a multi-site consolidator of veterinary clinics with both GP and specialty arms.
• Linnaeus Veterinary Group: Linnaeus is a UK-focused veterinary group owned by Mars, comprising referral hospitals and primary care practices. Comparable as a vertically integrated companion animal operator with strong specialty referral capabilities.
• Medivet: Medivet operates a network of small animal veterinary practices and specialty centers across the UK and several European countries. It is comparable as a multi-site companion animal consolidator with hub-and-spoke referral models similar to IVC Evidensia's structure.
• VetPartners: VetPartners is a large UK and European veterinary group operating small animal practices, equine clinics, and referral centers. Its roll-up strategy and GP-plus-specialty model closely mirror IVC Evidensia's approach, though its footprint in continental Europe is more limited.
• Evidensia Specialdjursjukhusen (Sweden/Nordics): The Nordic arm of IVC Evidensia Group operates specialty and GP clinics in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. While same parent, it functions as a sibling peer with parallel operating model, providing a useful internal benchmark for DACH unit economics and strategy.
• Evidensia (Belgium/Netherlands): The Benelux arm of IVC Evidensia Group operates GP and referral clinics in Belgium and the Netherlands. Functions as a direct sibling peer to the DACH division, sharing group-level brand, technology platforms, and clinical standards.

Broad incumbents

• National Veterinary Associates (NVA / JAB): NVA is a large North American veterinary consolidator owned by JAB Holding, operating GP, specialty, and emergency hospitals. Highly comparable as a private-equity-backed roll-up strategy in companion animal veterinary services.
• Mars Petcare (Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, AniCura): Mars Petcare is the global leader in veterinary services, owning Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA (general practice + specialty), BluePearl (specialty/emergency), and AniCura (European specialty). It is the most direct strategic peer to IVC Evidensia given overlapping companion animal GP and specialty operations across Europe and North America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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