Butler Schein Animal Health Expands Its Product Porfolio with Veterinary Instrumentation’s Full Line of Surgical Instruments and Orthopedic Devices
MELVILLE, NY – May 24, 2013 – Butler Schein Animal Health, the U.S. Animal Health business of Henry Schein, Inc., today introduced the Veterinary Instrumentation line of surgical instruments and veterinary orthopedic devices as part of its product portfolio.
Veterinary Instrumentation offers a wide range of high-quality specialty products, including cruciate ligament repair systems such as the latest procedure, TTA Rapid. Working with leading veterinary surgeons Veterinary Instrumentation develops instruments and implants designed especially for veterinary surgery and dentistry.
“We are committed to offering the very best products and services to help veterinarians operate their practices efficiently and provide the highest level of quality care,” said Kevin Vasquez, Chairman, President and CEO, Butler Schein Animal Health. “We are excited to now have the opportunity to bring the excellent line of Veterinary Instrumentation products to our U.S. customers.”
Veterinary Instrumentation is the leading supplier of surgical instruments and implants to veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom. The Company became part of Henry Schein’s Animal Health business in 2012. Since then, Henry Schein has brought Veterinary Instrumentation’s high quality specialty products to a growing number of animal health professionals across Europe, Australasia and now the United States.
About Butler Schein Animal Health
Butler 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, Butler Schein 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, Butler Schein is positioned to offer the broadest selection of veterinary products and strategic solutions to companion animal, equine, and large animal practices, including:
1. Quality private label products at an affordable value
2. An extensive line of capital equipment and supply products, including certified, pre-owned solutions, and equipment ProRepair services
3. Biologicals, diagnostics, diets, nutraceuticals, parasiticides, pharmaceuticals and more
4. An array of business solutions, including:
o MyVetDirect.com Home Delivery
o Henry Schein Financial Services
o Intelligent Inventory and Cubex Inventory Management
o Privacy Edge & Security Solutions
o Professional Development Program for Veterinary Students
o Petwise® Web site Development
o Pet I.D. Cards and Reminder Cards
o Office Supplies through Office Max and Veterinary Wholesale Supplies
5. Technology practice management solutions through ImproMed™ Software Systems and McAllister™ Software Systems.
For more information visit http://www.butlerschein.com.
About Henry Schein’s Animal Health Business
Henry Schein serves approximately 68,000 veterinary customers in 14 countries. In addition to Butler Schein Animal Health, its leading companion animal health distribution business in the United States, the Company is the only Pan-European distributor, and serves customers in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Henry Schein serves its veterinary customers in Australia and New Zealand through Provet, its market leading business in that region. In addition, Henry Schein offers its animal health customers leading practice management software solutions, with approximately 18,000 installed systems worldwide, and its Veterinary Instrumentation business provides high-quality specialized tools to a growing number of veterinarians across Europe, the United States and Australasia.
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 more than 15,500 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 25 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.
CONTACTS: Susan Vassallo
Vice President, Corporate Communications
susan.vassallo@henryschein.com
(631) 843-5562