Patterson Companies

Patterson Companies is an international distributor of products, technologies, services and business solutions for the oral and animal health industries. Founded in 1877 by two brothers, the company is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and employs more than 7,500 people, serving thousands of customers across North America, the United Kingdom and beyond.

The business operates through three units. Patterson Dental is one of North America's largest distributors of consumable dental products, equipment and software. Patterson Veterinary supplies companion veterinarians with products, technologies and services, while Animal Health International supports production animal operations. Technical work spans dental equipment and software, distribution and supply chain technology, animal health products and technologies, and business solutions for healthcare practices.

Operations rest on a network of over 70 fulfilment centres and 2.6 million square feet of distribution space. The company describes its approach as people-centred, drawing on a service tradition that dates to its original storefront and on expertise in the dental, veterinary and animal health sectors.