Sterilization traceability for veterinary clinics in Germany

There is no specific sterilization traceability mandate for veterinary practices in Germany — but surgical clinics that sterilize instruments are demonstrating the standard that pet owners expect.

Best practice for veterinary surgical hygiene

General oversight: Landestierärztekammer · Veterinäramt

Germany has no specific sterilization traceability legislation for veterinary practices. The general veterinary professional codes (Berufsordnung) of the Landestierärztekammern require hygiene measures but no explicit reprocessing documentation. However, veterinary clinics performing surgery increasingly use autoclaves as best practice. DIN EN 13060 applies to autoclaves in veterinary practices. Digital sterilization traceability demonstrates professional rigor.

Berufsordnung der Landestierärztekammern · DIN EN 13060 · No specific traceability mandate

How SecuSteri helps

Be ready when the law catches up

Build your sterilization traceability records now. When regulation arrives, your practice will already have a compliant digital history.

Professional rigor that clients notice

Pet owners increasingly expect the same hygiene standards as human healthcare. Documented sterilization traceability builds trust.

Track surgical instrument sterilization

Import your autoclave report after each surgical day. Sign the cycle and generate traceability labels for your instrument packs.

Multi-site support for clinic networks

Veterinary networks and group practices can manage sterilization records across sites from a single account.

Pre-loaded instruments for veterinary clinics

Surgical scissors Hemostats Needle holders Scalpel handles Rongeurs Spay hooks

These instruments come pre-loaded when you create your account. You can add, edit, or remove instruments at any time.

Works with all autoclave brands

W&H Lisa Melag Euronda Castellini Anthos Tuttnauer

W&H, Castellini, and Anthos reports are imported automatically via AutoReport or manual upload. Other brands? Upload the report or enter cycle data manually — we add automatic support progressively.

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