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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 42 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
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.
- Size distribution
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91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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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%).
- 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
8640 Rapperswil SG
27/05/2026
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
27/05/2026
4304 Giebenach
20/05/2026
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
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