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Dr. Holger Fischer
- Clinical Director
- Specialist veterinarian for horses
- FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, University of Milan, Italy (1986-1990)
- Master's thesis on "Conservative therapy for the treatment of spavin in horses" (1990)
- Worked as a surgeon at the University of Milan, Italy (1990-1991)
- Six-month externship at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA in the field of surgery under the direction of Prof. Dr. Wayne McIlwright, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVS and ECVS, Diplomate ACVSMR (1991)
- Six-month externship at the racehorse practice Dr. Barker & Mc Veigh in Durban, South Africa (1991-1992)
- Veterinarian, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (1993-2000)
- Partner, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2001-2015)
- Owner, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2015-2017)
- Managing Director of the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt ALTANO GmbH (2018- present)
- PhD, University of Bratislava, Czech Republic (2020-2023)
- Thesis: "Management of physical, chemical, and biological health hazards in equine veterinary hospitals"
- CEO Altano DACH (2023- present)
- Orthopaedics and sports medicine
- Regenerative medicine (Irap, PRP, stem cells)
- Surgery (abdominal surgery, minimally invasive surgery: arthroscopy, laparoscopy, osteosynthesis)
Dott. Matteo Mereu DVM, Dipl. ECVS
- Clinical Director
- Specialist veterinarian for equine surgery
- Diplomate ECVS
- EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, University of Sassari, Italy (2009-2014)
- Internship, Weems and Stephens Equine Hospital, Aubrey Texas, USA (2015-2016)
- Surgery Internship, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky, USA (2016-2017)
- Equine Surgery Residency, Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital, Kildare, Ireland (2017-2020)
- Surgeon at Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2020 to present)
- Managing Director, Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (January 2024-present)
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Upper airway surgery
- Minimal invasive surgery (Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy)
Larissa Faupel
- zertifizierte Klinikmanagerin VC
- Personalmanagement
- QM-Beauftragte
Curriculum Vitae
- Ausbildung zur TFA mit abgeschlossener Prüfung in der Kleintierpraxis Klumpp Münster b. Dieburg (2011-2014)
- Festanstellung als TFA in der Kleintierpraxis Klumpp Münster b. Dieburg (2014-2017)
- Festanstellung als TFA in der Zahnabteilung (EquiProDenta) des Tierärztlichen Kompetenzzentrums für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (seit 2017)
- Zusätzlich Schwerpunkt CT (seit 2019)
- Weiterbildung zur Klinik- und Praxismanagerin für TFA – Zertifizierung (VC) (seit 2020)
- Weiterbildung zur Zertifizierten Office Managerin (IHK) (2021)
- Persönliche Assistenz des Klinikmanagements (seit 2021)
- Klinikmanagerin (seit 2025)
Dr. Kerstin Fischer
- Specialist veterinarian for horses
- FEI Official Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, University of Berlin (1986-1990)
- Doctoral thesis on Cheek teeth disorders and sinusitis in Horses (1990)
- Associate veterinarian, Schwarzwald-Tierklinik (1991-1995)
- Associate veterinarian, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (1995 to present)
- Theriogenology and Reproduction
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Imaging (Doppler ultrasound, endoscopy, bone scan)
- Regenerative medicine (IRAP, PRP, stem cells)
Souel Maleh
- Veterinarian and IGFP examiner
- Head of the dental department "EquiProDenta" of the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH
- Additional qualification in equine dentistry
- Authorization for further training in equine dentistry
Curriculum Vitae
- Studied at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen
- Recognized IGFP examiner (since 2004)
- First chairman of the IGFP (2010-2020)
- Publication of the reference book "Atlas of Equine Dentistry" in cooperation with Martin Grell
- Additional qualification in equine dentistry with authorization for further education (2011)
- Head of the dental department at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2018-today)
Dr. (Univ. Bologna) Valeria Albanese
- Specialist veterinarian for equine surgery
- Diplomate
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Large Animal
- European College of Veterinary Surgeons
- EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery
Curriculum Vitae
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Magna cum Laude, University of Bologna, Italy (2000-2005)
- Self-employed Equine Practitioner (2006-2008)
- Internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA (2009-2010)
- Internship in Equine Surgery, Chino Valley Equine Hospital, Chino Hills, CA, USA (2010-2011)
- Residency in Large Animal Surgery, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA (2011-2014)
- Master of Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA (2011-2014)
- Lecturer, Large Animal Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (2015-2016)
- Surgeon and leading veterinarian at equine hospital Großwallstadt / Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2016-present)
- PhD, University of Teramo, Italy (2021-present)
- Surgery (General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Upper Airway Surgery)
- Minimally invasive Surgery (Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy)
- Emergency surgery (Colic)
- Critical Care
Dr. Encarnación Munóz
- Diplomate
- European College of Veterinary Surgeons
- External Consultant Surgeon
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, University of Cordoba, Spain (1995-2000)
- Internship, Veterinary Clinic of the University of Cordoba, Spain (2000-2001)
- Internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery, Equine Clinic of the University of Barcelona, Spain (2001-2002)
- Residency in large animal surgery, Equine Clinic of the University of Barcelona, Spain (2002-2006)
- Surgeon, Veterinary Clinic of the University of Helsinki, Finland (2006-2016)
- Surgeon, Equine Clinic of the University of Cordoba, Spain (2006-2010, 2011-2012)
- Surgeon, Veterinary Clinic Banneux, Liege, Belgium (2012)
- Assistant professor, University of Guelph-Ontario Veterinary College, Canada (2010, 2012-2013)
- Freelance surgeon:
- Pferdeklinik in Trier (Germany)
- Hospital Equino de Navarra (Spain)
- Hospital Equino de Aznalcollar (Spain)
- Hevossairaala Helsingin Yliopisto (Finland)
- Clinique Equine de Sers (France)
- Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (Qatar)
- Pferdeklinik Burg Müggenhausen (Germany)
- Surgeon, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2016-present)
Lisa Coco
- Mutterschaftsurlaub
- Tierärztin
- Leitung CT
- Stellv. Leitung Reha
- Organisation / Dienstplanung Tierärzte
Curriculum Vitae
- Seit 2019 persönliche Assistentin von Dr. H. Fischer und stellvertretende Leitung Rehazentrum
Dr. Johanna Will
- Fachtierärztin für Pferde
- Stellvertretende Leitung Fahrpraxis
- FEI Permitted Treating Vet (PTV)
Curriculum Vitae
- Studium der Veterinärmedizin an der Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen (2011-2017)
- Promotion am Institut für Veterinär-Pathologie der JLU Gießen (2017-2021)
- Internship in der Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2018-2019)
- Seit 2019 Tierärztin in der Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt
- Notfallmedizin
- Orthopädie
Martyna Stakonaite
- Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- Studied veterinary medicine at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (2013-2019)
- Supervising veterinarian at BWT Siittola Stud (Finland) during the 2019 breeding season
- Internship at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2019-2021)
- Takeover as a veterinarian in further training as a specialist veterinarian for horses
- Completed examination as an equine dental practitioner according to IGFP (April 2024)
- Emergency medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Gynecology
Dr. Eva Ott (geb. Krauss)
- Tierärztin
Curriculum Vitae
- Ausbilder in der Gesellschaft zur Resozialisierung und Erziehung von Hunden in Berlin Tempelhof (1997-2006)
- Studium der Veterinärmedizin an der Freien Universität Berlin (2001-2007)
- Promotion in der Klinik und Poliklinik für kleine Haustiere der Freien Universität Berlin zum Thema: Akzeptanz, Nutzen und Grenzen verschiedener Gestaltungsaspekte des multimedialen, kollaborativen e-teachings am Beispiel der Veterinärophthalmologie (2008-2011)
- Tätigkeit als praktische Tierärztin in mehreren Kliniken und Praxen in Deutschland (Kronach, Rhön, Lahr, Berlin) (2008-2019)
- Tierärztin in der Außenpraxis des Tierärztlichen Kompetenzzentrums für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (seit 2019)
- Notfallmedizin
- Neonatologie
Yasser Alsamman
- Tierarzt
- Pferdedentalpraktiker nach IGFP (PDP)
Anna-Lena Lütten
- Maternity leave
- Assistant Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, Hannover School of Veterinary Medicine (2014 - 2020)
- Internship, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (June 2020 - May 2021)
- Assistant Veterinarian, Tierklinik Reichenberg (2021)
- Assistant Veterinarian, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2022-present)
- Qualification for chiropractic at the International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic (IAVC) in Sittensen (2022)
- Emergency medicine
- Chiropractic
Simone Ludwig (geb. Belenski)
Leonie Sinn
- Ambulante Zahnbehandlung
- Tierärztin
- Pferdedentalpraktiker nach IGFP (PDP)
- Mutterschaftsurlaub
Curriculum Vitae
- Studium der Veterinärmedizin in Gießen und Wien
- Promotion an der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität Wien am Institut für Virologie
- Assistentin in einer Großtierpraxis mit Schwerpunkt Pferd
- Seit Mai 2017 bei EquiProDenta in Ausbildung zur Pferdedentalpraktikerin
- November 2017: Prüfung zum Pferdendentalpraktiker nach IGFP
Deborah Kortmann
- Assistant Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, Hannover School of Veterinary Medicine (2011-2017)
- Assistant veterinarian, Pferdeklinik St. Georg in Trier (2017-2019)
- Assistant veterinarian, Pferdeklinik Destedt (2019-2021)
- Assistant veterinarian, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH, in further training as a specialist veterinarian for horses (2021-present)
Lutz Weber
- Veterinarian
- Equine dental practitioner (PDP) according to IGFP
Curriculum Vitae
- DVM, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria (2013-2018)
- Assistant veterinarian, Pferdeklinik Kottingbrunn, Austria (2018-2020)
- Equine practitioner at Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic, England (2021)
- Assistant veterinarian, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH, working towards Certificate of Equine Practice and Certificate of Equine Dentistry (2021-present)
Anna Raab
- Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- Study of veterinary medicine at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (2016-2022)
- Internship at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2022-2023)
- Employment as a veterinarian in further training as a specialist veterinarian for horses (since 2023)
- Emergency medicine
- Anesthesia
Ann-Sophie Otto
- Assistant veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- Veterinary Technical School and degree, Kaufungen Veterinary Hospital (2014-2017)
- DVM degree, Justus-Liebig University Gießen (2017-2023)
- Internship, Großwallstadt Equine Hospital Altano GmbH (May 2023-April 2024)
- Assistant veterinarian, Großwallstadt Equine Hospital Altano GmbH (May 2024 to present)
- Lameness
- Surgery
Katrin Konrad
- Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- Completed education as a veterinary technician in the small animal practice Dr. med. vet Sonja and Lars Klarhof (2014-2016)
- Following employment as a TMFA (Jan. - Oct. 2016)
- Studies at the JLU Giessen (Oct. 2016-2024)
- Internship at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (since May 2024)
Sarah Feiner
- Veterinarian
Curriculum Vitae
- Studied at the University of Leipzig (Oct. 2018-2024)
- Internship at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (since May 2024)
Aleksandra Pachocka
- Tierärztin
Ann-Sophie Reß
- Tierärztin
Celina Pichler
- Tierärztin
Sylvia Simic
- Accounting, especially insurance
- Communication/ Correspondence
- Assistance to the Management
Curriculum Vitae
- Training as a veterinary assistant/ TMFA in the equine clinic Großwallstadt with completed examination (1998-2002)
- Subsequently worked in the clinic, specializing in the operating theatre, with an interruption due to parental leave
- Member of the Association of Medical Professions & member of the examination board of the Bavarian Chamber of Veterinarians (since 2008)
- Work in administration/registration (since 2012)
- Team leader and office management (since 2021)
Helga Pilzweger
- Veterinary Technician
- Admissions
- Appointments
- Billing
Curriculum Vitae
- School and Degree of Ceramic Art, Frei Kunstschule Nürtingen (1979-1983)
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, Gräf Mixed Animal Practice (1986-1988)
- Veterinary Technician, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (1988-1989)
- Customer Service, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (1992- present)
Klara Coenen
- Reception
- Appointment Assignment
Curriculum Vitae
- Education as veterinary technician (TFA) in small animal practice Dr. Gräf Elsenfeld with final examination (2000-2003)
- TFA in small animal practice Dr. Gräf Elsenfeld working in all areas, such as assistance in consultation, surgery, laboratory, administration (2003-2005)
- Maternity leave (2005-2006)
- Employment at the equine hospital/ equine competence centre in Großwallstadt in the reception, specializing in customer care and appointments, administration and accounting (since 2007)
Alice Albert
- Reception
Curriculum Vitae
- Apprenticeship as an office clerk at Tobias Schmelz GmbH (1991-1994)
- Commercial employee at Vennex Chirurgische Produktions GmbH (1994-1998)
- Commercial employee at m+s Elektronik AG (1999-2003)
- Commercial employee in the legal department of Amadeus Germany GmbH (2003-2017)
- Maternity leave
- Working at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt - registration area, with focus on customer service and appointment scheduling (since 2019)
Anja Ludwig
- Pharmacy Management
- Billing and Accounting
Curriculum Vitae
- Equestrian and breeding technical school and degree (1990-1993)
- Veterinary Technical School and degree, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (1993-1996)
- Admissions, accounting, and pharmacy management (2006-2020)
- Veterinary Physical Therapy course (2012)
- Practice management course (2016)
- Pharmacy manager (2020 to present)
Tanja Schultheis
- Office
- TMFA
Curriculum Vitae
- Education as a veterinary technician in the equine hospital Großwallstadt with passed exam, with subsequent employment (2001 - 2004)
- Also worked in pharmacy management at the clinic (since 2012)
- Maternity leave/parental leave (2014-2016 and 2018 - 2020)
- Switched internally to registration, accounting, pharmacy management (since 2020)
Claudia Neumeister
- Accounting Department
Curriculum Vitae
- Education as a paralegal
- Administrative assistant at the Aschaffenburg District Office
- Permanently employed by Dr. Gräf and transferred to the Equine Hospital Großwallstadt / Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt (since 1992)
Svenja Luther
- Reception
Curriculum Vitae
- Training as an office management assistant (2018-2021)
- Office clerk at Hotz Kommunikations- und Datenservice (2021-2024)
- Since 01.10.2024 at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses – registration / reception area
Kerstin Steigerwald
- Veterinary Technician
- Laboratory Head Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Equestrian and riding technical school and degree (FN)
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, practice Dr. Steinel, Johannesberg
- Veterinary technician, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2011-present)
Sissi Rickert
- Training Manager
- Ward Manager TFA
Curriculum Vitae
- Education as a TMFA (veterinary technician) at the small animal practice Bettina Gramß in Rodgau (2009-2010)
- Education as a TMFA at the mixed practice Dr. Häusler-Naumburger in Dreieich (2010-2013)
- TMFA at the equine clinic Großwallstadt / at the veterinary competence center for horses Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (since 2013)
- Leading technician in the intensive care unit (2014)
- Responsible for the trainees (2017)
- Education as an animal physiotherapist specializing in horses at the ATM (2020-2022)
- Education certificate at the IHK Offenbach (11/2022-03/2023)
- Complex physical decongestion - lymphatic drainage at the ATM (06/2023)
Giulia Mölders
- Veterinary Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2014-2017)
- Veterinary technician, Pferdeklinik Großwallstadt (2017-present)
- Focus: Radiology (X-ray + CT)
Annegret Grampe
- Veterinary Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Veterinary Technical School and degree, Großostheim Equine Hospital (2002-2005)
- Head technician, Großostheim Equine Hospital (2005-2014)
- Veterinary technician, Großwallstadt Equine Hospital Altano GmbH (since 2014)
- Head technician, Großwallstadt Equine Hospital Altano GmbH Rehabilitation Center (2022 to present)
- Deputy head of Quality Management and Hygiene (2023-present)
- Specialty training in Equine Physical Therapy, Paracelsus (2021-2022)
Marie Kniess
- Veterinary Technician
- Leading Surgery Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, Tierpraxis Dr. med. vet. Dominik Roeder (2018-2020)
- Veterinary technician, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2020-present)
- Surgery
- Hygiene management
- Social media
Meryem Özdemir
- Veterinary Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Horse groom (2019-2020)
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2020-2023)
- Veterinary technician with focus on imaging/ CT (2023-present)
Ornella di Benedetto
- Veterinary Technician
- Hygiene Manager
Curriculum Vitae
- Completed education as a veterinary technician (TMFA) at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt GmbH (2018-2020)
- Studied veterinary medicine at the University of Leipzig (Oct 2020 - Mar 2023)
- Back at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt as a TMFA with a focus on hygiene management (April 2023)
Ana de Paz
- Veterinary Technician
Curriculum Vitae
- Veterinary Technical School and Degree, Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2021-2024)
- Veterinary Technician with focus on dentistry and intensive care (2024 to present)
Melanie Adam
- Tierarzthelferin
Curriculum Vitae
- Praktikum auf dem Gestüt Burghof Brodhecker (2019-2020)
- Studium der Sozialen Arbeit (2020-2021)
- Ausbildung zur Tiermedizinischen Fachangestellten mit abgeschlossener Prüfung im Tierärztlichen Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2021-2024)
- Übernahme als TMFA Schwerpunkt OP und Zahnabteilung (seit 2024)
Leonie Körner
- Maternity leave
- Veterinary Assistant
Curriculum Vitae
- School of wholesale and foreign trade (2016-2018)
- School of civil engineering (B.Eng.) (2018-2022)
- School of animal health practitioner at Paracelsus (2023-present)
- Veterinary assistant at the Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH (2023-present)
Anastasia Patan
- Veterinary Technician Trainee
Curriculum Vitae
- Since Sept. 2023 in education as veterinary technician at the Tierärztliches Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Großwallstadt Altano GmbH
Emilia Klenner
- Veterinary Technician Trainee
Laura Hasenstab
- Veterinary Technician Trainee
Johanna Kehl
- Auszubildende
Curriculum Vitae
- Seit Januar 2025 in Ausbildung zur Tiermedizinischen Fachangestellten (TMFA) im Tierärztlichen Kompetenzzentrum für Pferde Altano GmbH
Manon Scelle
- Stable Manager
Curriculum Vitae
- Completed training in horse management with a focus on racehorses (2015)
- Bachelor's degree in Management & Training for racehorses (2016)
- From 2013 - 2022 in the racing stables: Jean Claude Lehouelleur, Jean Luc Bigeon, Daniel Bethouart, Yves Dreux, Charles Dreux (FRA) & Gestüt Karlshof (D), as well as 5 winters at the Grobois training center (FRA)
- Since 2023 at the Veterinary Competence Center for Horses Großwallstadt
Horst Wolf
- Schmied
Miroslaw Jurkowski (Przemek)
- Groom
Doru Niculae
- Groom
