Veterinarians — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 686 active companies in veterinary services. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 89.0%, with 448 new companies registered, and 125 companies liquidated.
- 448 new companies
- 125 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, 448 companies in veterinary services have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 323 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.
- 448 new companies
- 686 active companies
- ** year to date
Veterinarians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 41 companies in veterinary services were incorporated. In that same period, 16 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 41 new companies
- 16 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 686 companies in veterinary services, most are active in
Veterinary activities (686).
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
686
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
5443 Niederrohrdorf
16/07/2026
3172 Niederwangen b. Bern
27/05/2026
8640 Rapperswil SG
27/05/2026
4304 Giebenach
20/05/2026
Veterinarians — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 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
Veterinarians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16 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 purpose
30/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/07/2026