Long medical marathon
Dog Coco is on the mend after two operations on her kneecap. But there were complications that led to an expensive medical marathon. However, apart from x-rays, not much happened. She was in a modern clinic with a lot of capital thanks to investors in the background.
More practices in the hands of investors
Large corporations have now discovered the veterinary medicine market for themselves - including Mars and Nestlé, which are big in the animal feed market with brands such as Frolic, Sheba, Felix and Purina.
Mars Petcare runs 66 veterinary clinics and practices under the name Anicura. Nestlé now owns 59 clinics and practices under the name Evidensia. The number in Germany is still in the single-digit percentage range.
Higher costs for investors
But veterinarian Klaus Sommer fears a similar trend to that in dentistry. According to a recent study commissioned by the Bavarian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, medical practices run by investors charge up to 10 percent higher fees than independent practices. These are due to ownership.
Animal owners' fears are exploited
Gesa and Samira also had bad experiences. Her dogs were at a clinic run by Mars. According to Gesa and Samira, they were interested in their money and not in the animals. Both dogs were suggested some expensive treatments, some of which were supposed to be paid for in advance, but were unsuccessful.
They wanted to use Google reviews to warn other owners. However, the reviews were deleted or threatened with prosecution. In a statement, Anicura denies the case and says it is about the best possible treatment options.
Easy entry for investors
According to Sommer, many young veterinarians shy away from the risk of taking out a loan. This creates a gap for investors to enter the business.
Source: SWR Marktcheck
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