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Veterinarians — Companies in veterinary services in German-speaking Switzerland

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Veterinarians — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 684 active companies in veterinary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 88.4%, with 445 new companies registered, and 124 companies liquidated.

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  • 445 new companies
  • 124 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Veterinarians — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Veterinarians in German-speaking Switzerland.

Veterinarians — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 445 companies in veterinary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 321 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Veterinarians: Canton of Zurich (150), Canton of Bern (127), and Canton of Vaud (115). Companies in veterinary services are the 99th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 445 new companies
  • 684 active companies
  • ** year to date

Veterinarians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 42 companies in veterinary services were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.1% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 42 new companies
  • 15 liquidated companies
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Veterinarians — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Veterinarians in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 8% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 0% Large (>249 emp.)

Veterinarians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 684 companies in veterinary services, most are active in Veterinary activities (684). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Veterinarians
Nb of legal entities
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Veterinary activities
684

Companies in veterinary services in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (38%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (37%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 38% Limited
  • 37% Limited Liability Company
  • 19% Sole proprietorship
  • 6% Other

Veterinarians — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in veterinary services have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4125 Riehen
17/06/2026
8057 Zürich
17/06/2026
4053 Basel
08/06/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
27/05/2026
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
27/05/2026
4304 Giebenach
20/05/2026
3084 Wabern
04/05/2026
4515 Oberdorf SO
04/05/2026
3380 Wangen an der Aare
30/04/2026

Veterinarians — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in veterinary services have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8807 Freienbach
08/07/2026
4304 Giebenach
03/07/2026
3074 Muri b. Bern
16/06/2026
9200 Gossau SG
10/06/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
08/06/2026
4702 Oensingen
05/06/2026
1794 Salvenach
03/06/2026
8493 Saland
02/06/2026
8032 Zürich
23/02/2026
3203 Mühleberg
09/12/2025

Veterinarians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland

In German-speaking Switzerland, 15 companies in veterinary services have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Change of capital
07/07/2026
Change of company name, Change of purpose
07/07/2026
Other change
03/07/2026

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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