filu veterinary Hamburg Winterhude

Mohammad began his journey in a veterinary clinic in Iran and is now bringing his valuable experience to Germany. At filu, together with his great team, he ensures that all animal patients are well cared for. In his free time, he likes to meet friends, enjoy café conversations, cycle and is enthusiastic about theatre. In Iran, his two Maltese people, Petsy and Leo, are an important part of his life.

Lena is co-founder of filu & vet-connect.vet. As a vet, she gained experience in various veterinary practices as well as in management in the pharmaceutical sector. Lena likes to switch off while playing tennis, in nature and in the mountains or on a racing bike and feels really comfortable spending time with her (filu) family.

Rebecca was able to gain experience as a ward vet through an internship at a veterinary clinic, among other things. She then worked in a practice with a focus on dentistry, with a focus on anesthesia. In her free time, Rebecca dedicates herself to her hobbies, including music, traveling to warm countries, bike trips and (alpine) hikes. Her loyal companion, a border collie named Urmel, is always there.

Justus is co-founder of filu and holds the position of COO, where he is responsible for operations, product development, human resources. Growing up with vets in the family and accompanied by his Pointer, he had close contact with veterinary topics long before filu. In his free time, he likes to relax in the mountains and play tennis.

Oliver specialized in surgery as a vet and was able to deepen his skills in various institutions. In his free time, he likes to walk in the woods with his Vizsla dog Rosi.

Nina has gained extensive experience in internal medicine as a veterinarian in clinics & practices and is particularly interested in dermatology. She is also a chiropractor for horses & dogs, which she also likes to use on her own dog Nacho.

Emanoela has already gained experience in a veterinary clinic. In her free time, she likes to be out in nature with her Yorkshire terrier dog Aki and likes to travel to her home country Bulgaria.

Christian is CEO and co-founder of filu. He is responsible for Strategy & Expansion, Marketing, Finance & Legal. He was previously an investment manager with a focus on healthcare. In his free time, Christian spends a lot of time in the mountains, whether hiking in summer or skiing or ski tours in winter. He also plays tennis regularly.

Angelina brings three years of clinical experience to Filu: her focus was on cardiology, where she is also completing her doctoral thesis and is undergoing further training for the additional title of cardiology in small and pet animals. She also gained experience in emergency services. In her free time, Angelina enjoys long walks in nature with her two border collies, is interested in ornithology and nature photography, and loves hiking and cycling in forests and the Alps.

Nadine brings a wide range of expertise through her veterinary work in clinics and practices. After several years of managing the dermatology department in a veterinary clinic, Nadine is also the perfect contact person for questions related to your four-legged friend's skin and coat. Traveling and mountain excursions recharge her energy.

Patrick is a senior full stack software and product engineer at filu and drives the customer and employee experience forward through digital innovations. Outside the digital terrain, he is enthusiastic about the alchemy of delicate coffee preparation or enjoys the meditative clarity of long running distances.

The well-being of humans and animals is particularly important to Iris. In her free time, she and her daughter lovingly dedicate themselves to taking care of their common horse.

From sales expert to café owner to her current role as marketing associate at filu- Annette is a digital multi-talented and passionate social media manager. She loves pasta & sushi, mindfulness and likes to be creative in her free time. She also has a big heart for people and animals and likes to work for the protection and welfare of animals.

Julia completed her training as a veterinary assistant in a small animal clinic and is studying veterinary medicine at LMU Munich at the same time.

Anna is a vet and is currently undergoing her specialist veterinary training in the field of reptiles externally. At filu, she works in the area of medical support and assistance at CVO. She is a creative mind and likes to write, design and conceptualize. In her free time, she finds energy and balance in nature and doing Pilates.

Anna-Marie originally comes from zoo animal care and falconry. In addition to Low German, she is also proficient in other talents such as baking. However, she is happiest on Denmark's secluded North Sea beach, looking for amber. At home, she has a variety of crawling pets, which she lovingly cares for.

As an animal lover, Natalie has a particular fondness for pets. In her free time, she enjoys show jumping and likes to relax while watching movies. She loves long walks in nature and has a particular passion for South Africa. Natalie shares her home with two charming guinea pigs named Vanilla and Apollo.

Emmy completed her studies in 2024 and already has experience from a veterinary clinic, a feed company and working student work at filu. At filu, she is now starting her professional career as a vet and would like to specialize in nutrition in the future. In her free time, she surfs on Munich Eisbach, practices yoga and goes for a walk with her Labrador pensioner Lilly.

Originally trained in the field of horse management, Nadja has switched to a veterinary specialist. She also dedicates herself to bodybuilding and likes to go on trips into nature with her dog Mila.

Pascal is a developer at filu and, as an employee from the very beginning, is also happy to help with IT problems. He has a passion for American football and is the proud owner of Anton, a Shetland Sheepdog.

Ludwig is a working student at filu and has completed training as a veterinary specialist in a small animal clinic. He has been studying veterinary medicine at LMU since 2020 and also works there as a trainee in the small animal clinic, with a particular interest in ophthalmology. At home, he takes care of horses, dachshunds, cats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and bees. In his free time, he plays soccer, cello and loves traveling.

Laura brings practical experience from veterinary clinics and practices to Filu. Her hobbies include hiking and salsa dancing. She also grew up with cats.

Maya's love for animals is a matter close to her heart. She loves going on trips and enjoying the sun with her dog Kylie. She spent part of her childhood in the countryside, which strongly influenced her connection to nature and animals.

Carina is a working student in human resources at filu and supports the marketing team. She studies business administration with a focus on human resources and has experience in project management and marketing. Growing up in a village near Garmisch, she loves nature activities such as horse riding and mountaineering as well as playing the piano, figure skating or yoga. She is also involved as a godmother for a pot-bellied pig and a blind calf.

Kevin is an experienced software engineer and brings expertise in web development with a focus on front-end and client development. In his free time, he enjoys hobbies such as rugby and gaming. He enjoys most spending time with his pets, American Stafford Mix dog Flora and his two cats, Freddie and Coco.

Jessica previously worked in customer service at a delicatessen store for a long time. At filu, she is now able to combine her passion for service with her love for animals.

Michelle has 6 years of experience in the start-up industry. She is enthusiastic about business development and growth and has a great passion for customer experience, design and visual merchandising. Another highlight in her life is her Havanese named Anton, who is now part of the filu Office Dogs.

Leonhard grew up in the Olympic Village in Munich and completed his TFA training in a veterinary clinic south of Munich. He enjoys going on bike rides in and around Munich. However, he is particularly happy in the Austrian mountains, at the 800-year-old family hut.

Verena worked as a TFA in a veterinary clinic for many years and is our “laboratory star” at filu. In her free time, she regularly travels by bus to explore the world.

Florentin comes from the Spreewald, where she grew up with farm animals, dogs, cats and chickens. She is studying veterinary medicine and is particularly interested in gynecology, internal medicine and surgery. Florentin was able to gain initial practical experience, particularly in the area of pigs and cattle. In her free time, she is a big fan of hiking and nature, she loves the mountains and likes to go jogging.

Melanie successfully runs her own veterinary practice near Lake Chiemsee and has many years of extensive expertise in veterinary medicine. In her free time, she likes riding and spending time with her three dogs.

Carolin completed her TFA training in a horse and small animal clinic in the Black Forest. She has been studying veterinary medicine since 2019 and is particularly interested in internal medicine and behavioral medicine. Her family includes two cats: Karlchen, whom she raised with a bottle, and Hector, an animal protection cat. In her free time, she likes to practice clicker training with her cats.

Jennica studied finance at Frankfurt School and worked in strategy consulting before joining filu as Founders Associate. Growing up in Namibia, Jennica has a special connection to (wild) animals and thus also an accrued tomcat. In her free time, she likes playing golf, reading psychological thrillers and watching soccer as an Eintracht Frankfurt fan.

Paula is a working student at filu and has completed training as a veterinary assistant. She is studying special education at LMU. She shares her home with her tomcat Benni. In her free time, she enjoys horse riding, hiking and jogging.

Julia has completed training as a veterinary assistant and has been studying veterinary medicine since 2021. She shares her home with her 3-year-old tomcat Charly. In her free time, she enjoys hobbies such as ju jutsu, baking, cooking, reading and photography.

Laura was surrounded by animals since childhood: from parrots to hamsters to family cats, Daisy and Uschi. Originally from the hotel industry, she spent four years traveling around the world on a cruise ship. Laura likes to relax in her cozy hammock chair to sink into a good book or explore nature with her dog Akali — she also runs her own book blog.

Leonie originally comes from the economic sector and is currently in her 5th semester studying veterinary medicine. She is particularly interested in internal medicine. To switch off and take breaks, she likes to go to nature and do sports as a balance. She shares her home (and sometimes the office) with her dog Kalle.

Jovita already has start-up experience and works in accounting at filu. She is a trained paralegal with additional training in payroll and balance sheet accounting. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, sports, traveling and attending concerts. She took in a tomcat named “Pauli” during the corona crisis — a family dog may follow soon.

Aline was a specialist in the field of physiotherapy and is a lecturer for continuing education to become a health care specialist. At filu, she manages everything related to our clinic. To get energy, she swings onto her horse's back.

Julia brings experience from two different veterinary clinics to filu. In her free time, she enjoys walks with her dog Ella. She also loves the mountains and everything that goes with them, such as skiing and hiking.

Julie is a big cat fan and a proud cat mom from blind tomcat Gabriel. Julie also likes to look out for other cats privately, she is also an artist and language talent (also well-versed in small talk). At filu, Julie is responsible for the feel-good atmosphere and a smooth process in everyday practice.

Sophia completed her training in Leipzig and worked there, among other things, at an animal shelter and in a wildlife station. In addition to station work in the laboratory, her focus is on registration and communication. In her free time, she is interested in faith and the Bible, the ancient world and history. She enjoys nature, reading and playing video games. Sophia grew up with Labradors and has a tomcat named Friedel.

At filu, Sania actively supports the service and is passionately committed to animal health. She is also a trained veterinary practitioner with a focus on acupuncture. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature and riding a bike. Sania has three cats and a pony.

Ortrun is not only a passionate veterinarian, but also a specialist veterinarian for small and pet animals and has an additional qualification in the field of ophthalmology (GPcert Ophthal). She enjoys spending time with her family in nature, whether at the lake, hiking, or skiing.

Tonia completed her training in a veterinary clinic. Before training, she spent four months in South and Central America, worked at an animal shelter in Costa Rica and lived there in a tree house in the jungle. She originally comes from Lake Constance and has been an animal enthusiast since childhood. She is interested in dog psychology and training, enjoys cooking, enjoying nature and practicing yoga in her spare time.

Sophia has already worked in emergency services at two Munich veterinary clinics. Her heart beats primarily for surgery. In her free time, she spends a lot of time with her dog Ronja in the forest and on the Isar. Her hobbies include horse riding, club activities and meetings with friends. Her family is accompanied by cat Mia.

Franzi worked in a veterinary clinic for several years and specializes in dentistry as a General Practitioner of Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery. Privately, she loves adventures such as snowboarding, climbing, kite surfing and mountaineering. She shares her home with a red cat named Vitus and a horse named Piet. In her free time, Franzi likes to travel around the world, preferably to exotic destinations.

Manuel is product lead at filu and responsible for creating great digital experiences for pet parents and filu employees. He's a jack of all trades, curious, and loves to learn everything there is to know about the most random topics. He enjoys nature and spending time outside, for example training his Labrador.

Caro has a business background, studied in Munich and abroad and brings experience from the startup and HR world. At filu, she combines her love for animals with People & Culture and values a healthy, participatory culture! Originally from the Allgäu region, she loves nature, be it hiking, skiing or walking with the dog. In her free time, she likes cooking and baking with friends & family and living out her creativity while painting. Fun fact: Caro grew up with six cats and two dogs and dreams of having her own dog.

Christian completed his TFA training in a small animal practice and then worked for 5 years as a coordinating TFA in a joint practice for small and large animals with a mobile practice in the northern outskirts of Hamburg. In his free time, he plays soccer, rides a motorcycle and enjoys swimming. Unfortunately, he doesn't have any pets at the moment, but is definitely planning to get a dog in the future!

Maly completed her TFA training in a large and small animal practice in 2022. In addition, she is currently training as a dog trainer so that she can apply these skills to filu later on. In her free time, she does agility with her border collie dog Flame and takes part in tournaments. She also likes hiking with her dog and friends and likes to draw in her free time.

Even as a small child, Chiara always wanted to become a vet. However, after graduating from high school, she initially decided to study as a teacher. She quickly realized that she wasn't happy in this role and decided to train in veterinary medicine, which eventually led her to filu. In her free time, Chiara likes to spend time with her dog and horses. She is passionate about eventing and hunting riding and has even bred foals. Far away from animals, she loves traveling and learning new languages.

Since childhood, Kerstin has always had animals around her and grew up with them. In the past, she always wanted to be a marine biologist until she realized that swimming with dolphins wasn't just about swimming with dolphins. After completing her training as a TFA, especially in surgery, she worked as an all-rounder in a cat practice. In her free time, Kerstin is very fond of sports and loves going to the gym, hiking and jogging. To switch off, she likes to spend time in nature. Although she has two cats, she left them with her parents so that they can play in the garden.

Dominique is a passionate vet and also has the General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Medicine (GPCert SAM). She educates about pet health on TV and Instagram and has written a book on how to make it easier for dogs to visit the vet. She is currently working on a sequel book for cats. She likes to spend her free time with her mixed-breed dog Elli, her foster horse Pedro or eating with family and friends.

Charlotte, who switched to veterinary medicine after a short trip to human medicine, lives her job as a vet with great passion. She has gained both clinical and practical experience and focuses on acupuncture and ultrasound. Charlotte loves learning languages and traveling to other countries to broaden her horizons. In her free time, she enjoys precious moments with her family and is a staunch lover of both cats and dogs.

Ayse completed her training as a TFA in a small animal practice and most recently worked in an equine practice. She is currently working in service and is also completing further training as a dog trainer, which she really enjoys. In her free time, she likes to read, walk with her dog Kalani, an animal protection dog from Hungary, spend a lot of time in nature, hiking and traveling.

Laura completed her training in a larger group practice, where she met cat Lutz, whom she raised with the bottle, and later followed cat Käthe from the animal shelter. She gained 2.5 years of experience in a clinic with a focus on emergency and night services, ward and trainee management. Laura is known for her great empathy and likes to spend her free time with her horse Rüdiger, hiking and on the North Sea.

Nadine ist in der Nähe von Stuttgart geboren und hat ihre Ausbildung in einer Pferdeklinik in NRW begonnen, bevor sie sich 2021 auf Klein- und Heimtiere spezialisierte. Sie hat ihre Ausbildung 2024 abgeschlossen. In ihrer Freizeit genießt sie große Gassirunden mit ihrem Hund Snow, Reisen in warme Länder mit schönen Stränden, Musik und Reitsport. Neben Snow, einem Tierschutzhund aus Rumänien, gehören auch fünf Kaninchen zu ihren Haustieren.

Alexandra completed her training in a group practice and then worked for 7 years in a larger veterinary clinic, where she specialized in night and emergency services as well as treatment and registration. Her Birman cat Monty, whom she took over from the hospital two years ago, is now healthy. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, spending time in nature, reading a lot and traveling to different countries to discover new places. She loves eating out and trying out new restaurants. She has always been a soccer fan and her favorite club is Bayern Munich.

Sandra is a specialist in internal medicine and previously worked in a large veterinary clinic. Originally from Munich, she likes to spend her free time in nature mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking and jogging. Her Australian Shepherd dog Nelly always accompanies her at work.

Valentin began his professional career in a surgical practice before joining filu through an internship and now working here as an apprentice. After completing his training, he plans to study veterinary medicine. In his free time, he is a passionate sportsman, likes to play soccer and skiing in winter. He enjoys spending time in nature and occasionally looks after dogs from the neighborhood.

Robin completed her training at a Cologne Veterinary Clinic, where she specializes in dog care and emergency services. She has worked as a TFA at Filu in Düsseldorf since July 2024. She spends her free time with her three favorite animals — dogs, rats and ponies — and attaches great importance to animal welfare and animal welfare. She likes to gamble and binge to relax.

Laura completed her training as a veterinary assistant in Düsseldorf. In addition to her passion for working at filu in the preventive care and surgery units, she lovingly takes care of her two cats, Enzo and Mailo, as well as her Labrador, Rio. As a half-Spanish woman, she is particularly drawn to the beaches of Andalusia. In her free time, she works out at the gym, explores new restaurants and places, walks with Rio and Grows Fruit and Vegetables at her balcony.

Rosanna studies business psychology with a focus on personnel psychology as well as market, advertising and media psychology. In her free time, she enjoys nature with her horse Fidell and her dog Anton. She likes to travel and is active in outdoor sports, being it hiking, climbing, skiing or kayaking. Rosanna is also very passionate about art and loves painting, drawing and photography.

Denise is a tax specialist and accountant with experience in tax firms, most recently specialized in accounting and annual financial statements for startups. In addition to her husband and children, her family includes her dogs Emma and Trudi, four cats (Fritz, Nala, Marie and Cookie) and three axolotls. In her free time, Denise loves walking, cycling, yoga, books, concerts and traveling — always with Emma and Trudi by her side, of course.

Stefanie graduated in Munich in 2019 and then worked in practice and clinic for a good 3.5 years. Before joining filu, she worked at a veterinary practice in the Caribbean to help with a volunteer project. In her free time, Stefanie loves traveling and experiencing new adventures, reading a lot and exploring the hidden corners of Munich.

Kateryna is originally from Ukraine and worked there in call centers and as an accountant, where she was the first point of contact for customers. Her tomcat Mursih is the main person in the family. Kateryna loves long walks with her son and enjoys spending her free time at the gym, swimming, and traveling.

Hatem is a passionate product designer with four years of experience, including one year in the health-tech sector. His goal is to create the best user experience through creative storytelling, user research and appealing designs and to make users' lives noticeably easier. In his free time, he expresses his creativity through photography, drawing and video games and likes to build with Lego. He doesn't have any pets, but dogsitting is a lot of fun for him!

Felicia worked as a student assistant during her studies in Leipzig and Zurich and later gained further clinical experience in various animal welfare projects abroad. After completing her studies, she worked in a large veterinary clinic and was able to successfully complete her continuing education as a specialist veterinarian for small animals in 2023. Since August, she has also been completing GPCert Neurology training. Her professional focus is on emergency medicine, surgery and neurology. In her free time, she enjoys being creative, playing in an orchestra, spending time outside with her dog and family, dancing standard, diving and snowboarding.

Anja grew up on a small Baltic Sea island, surrounded by nature and animals. After six years as owner of a vegan café in Hamburg, she is now fully dedicated to customer service at filu. As a freelance animal communicator, Anja's passion is also to give animals a voice. She loves yoga and Pilates and likes to spend her free time with her dog Maya at the seaside or on hikes in the mountains.

Reema finds her energy in moments spent with friends, in the rhythm of the Zumba dance, or over steaming soup before a good Netflix evening. Growing up in the lively, vast city of Baghdad, she has finally found a place of silence and peace in Hamburg. But she finds her true happiness in the golden rays of Barcelona, where she not only warms her heart, but can also absorb the vital vitamin D3 — a true little paradise for body and soul.

Beatrice grew up in Lower Saxony and supports filu in service — as a trained cat psychologist, she focuses in particular on the well-being of cats in the sense of a cat-friendly practice. In her free time, she likes to travel with her cat Lazy and her partner, travel in a motorhome through Finland's endless nature or relax comfortably on the sofa playing series and video games.

Daline likes to relax on the couch with her dog and cats, whether watching Netflix or reading. She also enjoys long dog walks in the forest — growing up in Bad Segeberg and growing up on a riding stable in Traventhal, she feels most comfortable in the village and in the peace and quiet of nature.

Tilda has already completed an apprenticeship as a tourism clerk. But now she finally wants to pursue her true passion and is training as a veterinary assistant in Hamburg-Winterhude. With her adopted Labrador dog Elli, Tilda starts hikes or trails — preferably in the mountains. The rest of the time she is passionate about playing basketball.

Linda attaches great importance to patients and owners leaving the practice satisfied and happy to return. In her free time, she hikes in the mountains with her mixed-breed dog Carlotta and trains for Canicross with her. You can also meet them while stand-up paddling or having a coffee with friends. As a true Munich child, she feels most comfortable on the outskirts of town or in the countryside, not too far away from family and friends.

Martyna is a physiotherapist and osteopath for dogs, cats and horses, although cattle, koi carp and other animals occasionally come to her mobile practice in and around Hamburg. She is also a lecturer in physiotherapy and osteotherapy and is a trained human occupational therapist. In her free time, she likes to ride horses or enjoy forest and beach walks with her Jack Russell Terrier Nigel.

Clara always wanted to work in which she could help animals and discovered her passion for veterinary medicine and the profession of TFA in 2020 at a veterinary clinic in Duisburg. She has gained valuable experience, particularly in the area of anesthesia, and has found pleasure in applying various types of bandages every day. Growing up with dogs, she loves her two Hovawart hybrids more than anything else. In her free time, she has been playing hockey since she was a child.

After graduating from high school, Charlie completed a voluntary social year as a soccer coach and then gained experience in marketing, in particular at a regional event center, where he created creative designs and promotional materials. He also works as a bartender and is active in a variety of sports, including soccer, volleyball, climbing and skiing. In his free time, he likes playing card and strategy games with friends.

Marie is a vet with diverse experience and, as Lead Vet, attaches great importance to good leadership and respectful cooperation. In her free time, she finds balance through Krav Maga, spending time in nature, fishing, with her Chihuahua taco, her Icelandic mare Gletta or on her vegetable field. Her medical focus is on internal medicine, in particular ultrasound and cardiology, as well as soft tissue surgery. She always strives for a thorough examination and holistic therapy, with the aim of providing her patients with optimal care.

Fabian comes from the upscale hotel and catering industry and has worked as a bartender and sommelier. During his studies and during the pandemic, he discovered his interest in marketing, with a focus on search engine marketing. In his free time, he devotes himself to everything related to pleasure — cooking, good food, wine and traveling. His loyal companion is Jack Russell mongrel Carlos, 10 years old.