Veterinary activities: the largest employers in West Flanders
As of 12 Nov 2026, 58 companies in Veterinary activities (NACE 75) in West Flanders report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2025 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 42.7 FTE, out of 101.8 for all of them; median headcount is 1.2 FTE. Dierenartsencentrum Animo leads with 10.1 FTE (financial year 2026).
Top 50 · Veterinary activities · West Flanders
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dierenartsencentrum Animo 8310 Bruges | €2.41m | — | 544,687 € | 10.1 | 2026 |
| 2 | Vedanko 8851 Ardooie | 802,830 € | — | 49,020 € | 6.0 | 2025 |
| 3 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Jan Declercq 8510 Kortrijk | €1.16m | — | €1.01m | 3.7 | 2025 |
| 4 | Porc Favor 8780 Oostrozebeke | €2.59m | — | 516,193 € | 3.6 | 2025 |
| 5 | Degudap 8870 Izegem | €5.93m | — | 301,572 € | 3.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Medlab 8500 Kortrijk | €1.83m | — | 486,126 € | 3.5 | 2025 |
| 7 | Dierenartsencentrum Vetalys 8930 Menen | €1.31m | — | 461,090 € | 3.5 | 2025 |
| 8 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Nachtegaele 8870 Izegem | 799,480 € | — | 665,419 € | 3.1 | 2025 |
| 9 | De Praktijk 227 8370 Blankenberge | 474,159 € | — | 318,399 € | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 10 | De Kapelhoek 8600 Diksmuide | €1.78m | — | €1.38m | 2.7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Maya 8400 Ostend | 450,646 € | — | 223,105 € | 2.4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Ysegrim 8793 Waregem | €2.00m | — | 93,109 € | 2.2 | 2025 |
| 13 | Dierenartsenpraktijk d'Hulste 8700 Tielt | 127,056 € | — | 57,532 € | 2.2 | 2025 |
| 14 | Beyne Bruno Dierenarts 8020 Oostkamp | €3.09m | — | €1.18m | 2.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | Curavet 8800 Roeselare | €5.58m | — | €1.92m | 2.0 | 2025 |
| 16 | Vander Stichele Veronique 8560 Wevelgem | €1.25m | — | €1.19m | 2.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | Animedix 8970 Poperinge | 164,319 € | — | 69,738 € | 2.0 | 2025 |
| 18 | Artem Curandi 8902 Ypres | €1.14m | — | 278,267 € | 1.9 | 2025 |
| 19 | Dierenartsen Heidelberg 8210 Zedelgem | 882,514 € | — | 107,664 € | 1.8 | 2025 |
| 20 | DAP Lambrecht 8710 Wielsbeke | €1.01m | — | 558,393 € | 1.8 | 2025 |
| 21 | Nutrivet 8890 Moorslede | 783,418 € | — | 30,800 € | 1.7 | 2025 |
| 22 | Dierenartsencentrum Anoa 8670 Koksijde | €1.55m | — | 359,673 € | 1.6 | 2025 |
| 23 | DE KLAPROOS dierenartsenpraktijk 8980 Zonnebeke | 667,316 € | — | 299,432 € | 1.6 | 2025 |
| 24 | Van Avermaet-Seurynck 8400 Ostend | 439,290 € | — | 144,378 € | 1.5 | 2025 |
| 25 | Donck Patricia Dierenarts 8800 Roeselare | 729,431 € | — | 451,281 € | 1.5 | 2025 |
| 26 | Solivet 8560 Wevelgem | €1.01m | — | 393,366 € | 1.4 | 2025 |
| 27 | Dierenartsen Praktijk Breemersch 8420 De Haan | 366,132 € | — | 240,810 € | 1.4 | 2025 |
| 28 | Dierenarts Elise Buyse 8620 Nieuwpoort | 975,512 € | — | 461,671 € | 1.3 | 2025 |
| 29 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Hoog Hemelrijk 8531 Harelbeke | 892,618 € | — | 455,396 € | 1.2 | 2025 |
| 30 | Medeor 8800 Roeselare | 180,857 € | — | 18,600 € | 1.2 | 2025 |
| 31 | DAP De kleine vriend 8850 Ardooie | 207,318 € | — | 36,789 € | 1.2 | 2025 |
| 32 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Tilia 8400 Ostend | 124,255 € | — | 71,798 € | 1.1 | 2025 |
| 33 | Dierenarts Katty 8430 Middelkerke | 671,175 € | — | 350,133 € | 1.1 | 2025 |
| 34 | VetsforPets 8620 Nieuwpoort | 141,721 € | — | −121,431 € | 1.1 | 2025 |
| 35 | DAP De Leieband 8530 Harelbeke | 641,228 € | — | 211,938 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 36 | DAP Vangheluwe 8940 Wervik | 828,962 € | — | 617,209 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 37 | Caroline Peeters 8400 Ostend | 441,495 € | — | 334,455 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 38 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Olivier Buyssens 8587 Spiere-Helkijn | 637,335 € | — | 307,516 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 39 | Dierenartsenpraktijk de Lovaart 8630 Veurne | 281,293 € | — | 204,140 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 40 | Fertivets 8890 Moorslede | 310,585 € | — | 213,928 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 41 | DAP Anouk Dupon 8850 Ardooie | 304,498 € | — | 47,539 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 42 | VECE 8740 Pittem | €4.08m | — | €2.67m | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 43 | Dierenartsenpraktijk 't Nest 8740 Pittem | 618,117 € | — | 259,215 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 44 | Kikoka 8691 Alveringem | 75,924 € | — | 32,506 € | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 45 | Varkensgezondheid VDP 8740 Pittem | €1.23m | — | 161,839 € | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 46 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Maere 8670 Koksijde | 207,521 € | — | 22,395 € | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 47 | Dierenarts Devos 8860 Lendelede | 359,976 € | — | 187,992 € | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 48 | Alieco 8510 Kortrijk | €1.10m | — | −18,249 € | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 49 | Beyls Veterinary Services 8501 Kortrijk | €1.91m | — | 403,998 € | 0.8 | 2025 |
| 50 | Dierenartsenpraktijk Medipro 8710 Wielsbeke | €3.94m | — | €2.09m | 0.8 | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Veterinary activities across Belgium → All sectors · West Flanders →
Other sectors · West Flanders
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities484
- 02 Forestry and logging16
- 03 Fishing and aquaculture54
- 10 Manufacture of food products528
- 11 Manufacture of beverages35
- 13 Manufacture of textiles217
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel39
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials136
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products32
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media104
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products64
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products94
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products129
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals32
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment552
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products42
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment51
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.171
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers45
- 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment16
- 31 Manufacture of furniture139
- 32 Other manufacturing69
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment177
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply29
- 37 Sewerage14
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities95
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings767
- 42 Civil engineering107
- 43 Specialised construction activities2,473
- 46 Wholesale trade1,891
- 47 Retail trade2,479
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines698
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation107
- 53 Postal and courier activities29
- 55 Accommodation356
- 56 Food and beverage service activities1,844
- 58 Publishing activities30
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities22
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities305
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities33
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding590
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities410
- 68 Real estate activities696
- 69 Legal and accounting activities577
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy410
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis385
- 72 Scientific research and development13
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations109
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities47
- 77 Rental and leasing activities97
- 78 Employment activities76
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities63
- 80 Investigation and security activities12
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities363
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities124
- 85 Education92
- 86 Human health activities550
- 87 Residential care activities123
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation125
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities46
- 92 Gambling and betting activities12
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities159
- 94 Activities of membership organisations34
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles181
- 96 Personal service activities270
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · West Flanders
- 8800 Roeselare (Beveren, Oekene, Rumbeke)9
- 8020 Oostkamp (Hertsberge, Ruddervoorde, Waardamme)7
- 8210 Zedelgem (Loppem, Veldegem)7
- 8600 Diksmuide (Beerst, Driekapellen, Esen, …)7
- 8750 Wingene (Zwevezele)7
- 8310 Bruges (Assebroek, Sint-Kruis)6
- 8340 Damme (Hoeke, Lapscheure, Moerkerke, …)6
- 8380 Bruges (Dudzele, Lissewege, Zeebrugge)6
- 8890 Moorslede (Dadizele)6
- 8400 Ostend (Stene, Zandvoorde)5
- 8490 Jabbeke (Snellegem, Stalhille, Varsenare, …)5
- 8501 Kortrijk (Bissegem, Heule)5
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Veterinary activities in West Flanders?
Among companies, Dierenartsencentrum Animo, with 10.1 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2026).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 58 out of 232 companies in the sector report employees there.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 12 Nov 2026.