Company Overview · 2026

Strengthening the people who keep us
healthy.

Trusted Expertise. Unrivaled Support.

Section 01

Who We Are

An international distributor of products, technology, services and business solutions for the oral and animal health markets — since 1877.

Overview

More than a distributor — an indispensable partner

Patterson connects the dental and animal health communities with the products, technology and expertise they rely on every day. We pair bold solutions with a personal touch — guiding practices of every size, from independent clinics to large group networks and production operations across North America and the United Kingdom.

Founded1877

HeadquartersSaint Paul, MN

MarketsDental · Animal Health

FootprintNorth America · UK

By the Numbers

The scale behind the service

1877

Serving customers since

86M

U.S. households have pets

98%

of customers reached in 1–2 days

fulfillment centers

Our Business

Two markets, one mission

Dental Oral Health

Everyday essentials, equipment, technology and practice-management software for dentists across North America.

PATTERSON DENTAL

Animal Health Veterinary · Production · Equine

Supplies, equipment and software for veterinarians and producers — supporting the health of companion and production animals internationally.

PATTERSON VETERINARY

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Generations of quality customer service define our business operations and our personal interactions.

The Patterson promise

What We Do

Three core capabilities

CapabilityWhat it deliversProof point

Service Dedicated representatives, equipment service and training that know each customer and market. A personal touch

Logistics Fast, reliable, sustainable delivery from fulfillment centers across North America and the UK. 98% in 1–2 days

Products Everyday consumables through advanced equipment, diagnostics and business software. Essentials to tech

Our Promise

Built on a personal touch

Bold solutions, delivered by people who know their customers — that is how we strengthen the practices that keep us and our animals healthy.

Let's work together

Together, we are transforming the way care is delivered to people and animals.

Web

pattersoncompanies.com

Phone

1.800.328.5536

Headquarters

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Strengthening the people who keep ushealthy.