Henry Schein Animal Health Launches Its First Veterinary Orthopedic Instrument Catalog
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein Animal Health, the leading companion animal health distributor in the United States, and the U.S. animal health business of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) announced today the launch of its first veterinary orthopedic instrument catalog. The comprehensive catalog includes an array of over 3,000 high quality, general and orthopedic specific products from Veterinary Instrumentation; educational materials, and information about the latest technology solutions and value-added services designed to help practitioners operate the most efficient practices and provide high quality care.
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The 234-page catalog, available for viewing by clicking here, features in-depth product information on joint surgery, trauma implants and external fixation, as well as orthopedic, power and general instrumentation. In addition, practitioners can learn about the latest procedures through the catalog's special educational features, step-by-step procedure guides and case examples submitted by orthopedic surgeons from around the world. Practitioners will also find links in the catalog to online videos of various procedures.
"We are delighted to introduce our very first orthopedic catalog and offer our customers access to the latest advances in general and orthopedic specific products," said Kim Allen, President, Commercial Division, Henry Schein Animal Health. "In addition to the vast array of products, the catalog provides an overview of a full range of value added-services available to help our customers provide excellent patient care and enhance practice efficiency."
The catalog includes information about the latest technology solutions and support offered through Henry Schein Animal Health, including practice management software solutions, such as Advantage+™, Avimark®, ImproMed™, Triple Crown® and Infinity™; and, inventory management systems, such as Intelligent Inventory® with Closed-Loop Ordering.
For those looking to expand the capacity of their practice, the catalog contains useful information about financial services such as credit card processing; equipment, practice and patient financing; as well as Equipment Repair and Office Design services. Information can also be found about MyVetDirect.com, Henry Schein Animal Health's online platform for veterinarians offering home delivery of products directly to clients.
About Henry Schein Animal Health, U.S.
Henry Schein Animal Health, based in Dublin, Ohio, is the leading companion animal health distribution company in the United States. The Company employs approximately 900 team members, including 300 field sales representatives and 200 telesales and customer support representatives. With 15 strategically located, state-of-the-art distribution facilities and 10 inside sales centers, the Company maintains more than a 99 percent order-fill ratio, accomplishing its mission of providing the right product at the right place and at the right time.
Partnering with over 400 leading animal health manufacturers in the world, Henry Schein Animal Health is positioned to offer the broadest selection of veterinary products and strategic solutions to companion animal, equine, and large animal practices, including:
- Quality private label products at an affordable value
- An extensive line of capital equipment and supply products, including certified, pre-owned solutions, and equipment ProRepair services
- Biologicals, diagnostics, diets, nutraceuticals, parasiticides, pharmaceuticals and more
- An array of business solutions, including:
- MyVetDirect.com Home Delivery
- Henry Schein Financial Services
- Intelligent Inventory® and Cubex Inventory Management
- Privacy Edge & Security Solutions
- Professional Development Program for Veterinary Students
- Petwise® Web site Development
- Pet I.D. Cards and Reminder Cards
- Office Supplies through OfficeMax® and Veterinary Wholesale Supplies
- Technology practice management solutions through ImproMed™ Software Systems and McAllister™ Software Systems.
For more information, visit www.henryscheinanimalhealth.com.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, medical and animal health practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs nearly 16,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 775,000 customers.
The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 24 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $8.9 billion in 2012, and have grown at a compound annual rate of 17 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
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