We Are Patterson
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner.
86,000,000
U.S. households have pets
90%
of adults say they value keeping their mouth healthy
250,000,000
tons of protein will need to be produced by 2050
Patterson Dental has strengthened the dental industry since our company’s founding in 1877. Today, Patterson Dental continues to partner with dental practices of all sizes to provide expertise, products, technologies and services needed to grow productive, modern practices and keep them running smoothly.
No other company supports the animal health market like Patterson. We entered the animal health industry in 2001 with our acquisition of Webster Veterinary and expanded with our 2015 acquisition of Animal Health International. We provide all the technology, products, expertise and solutions needed to deliver exceptional animal care and drive profitability across the companion, production and equine markets.
We are an international distributor of products, technologies, services and business solutions for the animal and oral health industries. Our purpose is clear: We strengthen the people who keep us and our animals healthy.
We deliver Trusted Expertise, Unrivaled Support every day
Patterson strengthens the oral and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch.
Passionate. Focused. People-first. Always advancing.
This is how we work. They define how we interact with our customers, business partners and each other. Our values flow into our business practices as well – minimizing our impact on the environment, creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and ethical business partnerships.
Work with us
At Patterson, we partner with oral and animal health professionals to create healthier communities. Together, we are transforming the way care is delivered to people and animals. We are passionate.