The Altano Group
Altano’s vision is based on four pillars:
High Medical Standards
Altano strives for the highest veterinary standards in all its clinics worldwide, with a continuous focus on quality, education, and innovation.
Employer of Choice
Altano aims to be the best employer in veterinary medicine, with a strong emphasis on collegiality, personal development, and job satisfaction.
Customer Experience
At Altano, patient care is not just about medical outcomes but also about open communication, transparency, and an exceptional client experience.
Sustainable Business
Altano believes in sustainable growth - for people, animals, the environment, and practice management.
The future of veterinary medicine
With locations across Europe, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, Altano is shaping the future of veterinary medicine: innovative, multidisciplinary, and internationally connected. By bringing practices together within the organization, knowledge, personnel, and resources can be used more efficiently and effectively. The group structure provides mutual support, strong training programs, and exchange of expertise.
The role of SMDC within Altano
The Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC) is a leading center within Altano for the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport horses. Thanks to its unique combination of specialist expertise, advanced facilities (including MRI, CT, scintigraphy, and objective gait analysis), and a multidisciplinary team, SMDC exemplifies Altano’s values: high-quality veterinary care in an inspiring work environment.
Within the Altano Group, SMDC plays an active role in:
- International collaboration and knowledge sharing through Altano Academy (including in-person training, journal clubs, and online education).
- Training veterinarians by offering internships and residencies in collaboration with European and American colleges.
- Research and innovation, particularly in the fields of orthopedics, imaging, internal medicine, and rehabilitation.
We strive to provide the best possible care for your valuable horse.
Being part of Altano gives SMDC access to a strong network of specialists and colleagues, supported by tools such as AltanoNet, Robin Mood, and MokaCare.
This keeps SMDC at the forefront of veterinary sports medicine, with the goal of elevating the welfare, health, and performance of sport horses worldwide.