About us

We are diversity

We at Vetter stand for diversity, equal rights, and equal opportunities. We are convinced: It is our diversity that makes us strong.

Hände mit verschiedenen Farben in der Hand

We embrace diversity.

Accepting, fostering, and appreciating each and every one in their individuality is a core part of the Vetter culture. We are committed to cultivating the ideal work environment – free of prejudice and supportive of personal development.

Diversity facts

different nationalities are represented in our company.

52 %

of our functional managers are female.

generations give their all every day for patients around the world.

"Charta der Vielfalt"

Our promise

As a signatory to the "Charta der Vielfalt," we embrace an international and inclusive corporate culture. We are proud to be part of a movement that advocates a society that is open, without prejudice or discrimination.

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Made in Germany – Made by Vielfalt

It is our diversity that makes us strong

Together with over 50 family businesses from all over Germany, we have joined the “Made in Germany - Made by Diversity” initiative and are calling for more tolerance and openness in society.

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Portraitbild der Geschäftsführung Thomas Otto

Vetter: That’s over 7,000 colleagues from four generations and 75 countries. Such diversity makes our company stronger and opens enormous opportunities. We are passionate about our people and do our best to ensure that everyone feels at ease and can develop their full potential.

Thomas Otto, Managing Director

Why we promote diversity and tolerance

For our employees

It is important to us that our employees feel seen, accepted and appreciated. We want our colleagues to enjoy coming to work and to experience a work environment here at Vetter in which they can fully thrive.

For patients around the world

Our most important principle is to always be there for those who rely on us – our employees, our customers, and patients around the world – in all their diversity. While focusing on diversity, we at Vetter cultivate a wide range of skills and points of view that benefit patients worldwide.

For our company

It is precisely because we are so diverse at Vetter that we can always empathize with the different needs of our customers around the world. Our diversity allows us to find individual and innovative solutions for all those who work with us and helps us drive our internationalization.

Unique and valuable

People and perspectives

Our colleagues share their personal stories and experiences.

Hristina Freitag, EHS-Managerin

“I am only interested in the person standing in front of me.”

Hristina grew up in a very traditional society in Bulgaria in which male and female gender roles were clearly defined and resistant to change. Thanks to her studies and the consequent move to Germany, she was ...

Mathias Benter, representative for persons with disabilities

“See opportunities when you meet people.”

As their representative, Matthias Benter takes care of the needs of employees with disabilities, beginning with the application process. He is the point of contact for ...

Dilek Akguen, Employee QC Process Check

“It is important to be open with each other, to set aside prejudices and to build bridges.”

Dilek Akguen has been working at Vetter for 20 years and is part of a very diverse team. Diversely is how she lives at home too – many nationalities come and go in her family ...

Ramadan Alkeefo, working student

“Be interested in other people and keep an open mind about how enriching diversity can be.”

After fleeing Syria and the war; Ramadan Alkeefo pursued higher education. Even though he has only been in Germany for less than eight years, he has already ...

Theresa Huchler, Business Informatics student

At Vetter, I can be myself.

Theresa is open about her sexual orientation and her experiences with prejudice: “I was often told that my same-sex relationship was not normal. But not here at Vetter – here I can be myself.“

Regional community involvement

Rely on Vetter

We take responsibility for our region and the people who live here. This is why we are actively involved in social projects and support charitable organizations.

How we get involved