Amatheon

What Amatheon does

Amatheon Animal Health is a U.S. veterinary pharmaceutical distributor headquartered in Miami, Florida, operating a B2B e-commerce platform (amatheon.com, built on NetSuite) that supplies medications, controlled substances, medical-surgical supplies, and nutraceuticals to veterinary clinics and animal hospitals. The company holds active wholesale distributor licenses in all 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and maintains NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation, NCDQS Quality & Security Accreditation, LegitScript Healthcare Certification, and DSCSA compliance, enabling it to distribute DEA Schedule II–V controlled substances and oncology drugs alongside general veterinary medications. Its catalog aggregates products from more than a dozen major manufacturers including Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Virbac Animal Health, Pfizer, Fresenius Kabi, PRN Pharmacal, Hikma, Breckenridge, and Ethicon, with brand-level filtering and category navigation (controlled meds, oncology, general meds, medical supplies, vet-label, nutraceuticals, chemo safety, and pumps). Supporting infrastructure includes a CSOS registration portal, C2Verify controlled-substance verification service, LSPedia OneScan traceability integration, and a Jotform-based order support workflow. Products ship to the continental United States via FedEx, UPS, and USPS with free ground shipping over $150 and free overnight shipping over $250.

Amatheon monetizes through transaction-based pharmaceutical product sales with quantity-based discounts available; pricing is login-gated rather than publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market motion is self-serve / product-led growth (PLG): veterinary practices self-register, complete due diligence onboarding, place orders online, and reorder on demand with no subscription or enterprise contract structure described. The company also lists its catalog on Vetcove, a third-party veterinary procurement marketplace, as a secondary acquisition channel. Headcount is reported at 101–250 employees, and the firm is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or private equity investment, no M&A activity, and no leadership turnover on record.

The company has been operating since at least 2002 (firmographic founding year), with continuous website copyright from 2018 through 2026, and serves the highly fragmented U.S. veterinary clinic market without named anchor accounts — customer references appear as anonymized testimonials emphasizing reliability, on-time delivery of life-saving medications, and competitive pricing. Operational positioning centers on speed and reliability for time-critical medications (chemotherapy, controlled substances) rather than low-cost generic competition alone, with customer testimonials citing referral of additional clinics as evidence of organic account growth.

Name

Amatheon

Legal name

Amatheon, Inc.

Website

https://amatheon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Amatheon Animal Health is a U.S. veterinary pharmaceutical distributor operating a B2B e-commerce platform (NetSuite-based) that supplies medications, controlled substances, medical-surgical supplies, and nutraceuticals to veterinary clinics and animal hospitals nationwide, licensed in all 50 states plus DC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (4242), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAIAA

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

SECONDARYHLAMAIAB

Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

SECONDARYHLAMAIAI

Controlled Substances & Compliance-Focused Veterinary Distribution

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Distribution & Retail (Wholesalers, Pharmacies)

SECONDARYCRAOAKAD

Pet Pharmaceuticals & Veterinary Supply Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Pet Products Wholesale Distribution

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceutical distribution
• Animal health medications
• Controlled substance ordering
• Veterinary medical supplies
• Oncology drugs veterinary

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of animal health pharmaceutical products including medications, medical supplies, and nutraceuticals. Customers purchase products through the e-commerce platform with quantity discounts available. Transactions are one-time purchases with no subscription model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Amatheon distributes veterinary pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, medical-surgical supplies, nutraceuticals, and chemo safety products to licensed veterinary clinics and animal hospitals across the United States. Orders are placed through a login-protected B2B e-commerce storefront, with CSOS for DEA Schedule II–V ordering and C2Verify for controlled substance compliance. Products are shipped F.O.B. Origin via FedEx, UPS, and USPS from its Miami, Florida distribution facility.

Product overview

Amatheon Animal Health operates a B2B pharmaceutical distribution platform for veterinary professionals, offering a comprehensive catalog of medications across categories including oncology drugs, controlled substances (CII-CV), general medications, medical supplies, vet-label products, nutraceuticals, and chemo safety equipment. The platform integrates with CSOS for DEA-regulated ordering and C2Verify for compliance verification. Products are distributed from brands including Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Virbac Animal Health, PRN Pharmacal, Ethicon, and others. The company holds wholesale distributor licenses across all 50 U.S. states and is accredited through NABP DDA and NCDQS QAS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oncology Medications Veterinary oncology drugs for cancer treatment in animal patients, sold to licensed veterinary clinics and animal hospitals via the Amatheon e-commerce storefront.
• Controlled Medications (Schedule CII) Schedule II controlled pharmaceuticals (e.g., select opioid and stimulant categories) for veterinary use, ordered by licensed veterinarians through CSOS-integrated checkout.
• Controlled Medications (Schedule CIII–CV) Schedule III–V controlled pharmaceuticals for veterinary use, including sedatives, anticonvulsants, and analgesics, ordered by licensed veterinarians through CSOS-integrated checkout.
• General Veterinary Medications Broad range of non-controlled veterinary pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, pain management, dermatology, endocrine, behavioral, and chronic disease medications sold to veterinary practices.
• Medical-Surgical Supplies Surgical and clinical supplies including Ethicon-brand sutures (PDS II, Monocryl, Ethilon), syringes, and needles for veterinary surgical and clinical procedures.
• Vet-Label Pharmaceuticals Veterinary-labeled pharmaceuticals formulated and labeled for animal use, including Clavacillin, Cefpoderm, Zycortal, and Dexmedesed.
• Nutraceuticals Nutritional supplement products for veterinary use sold to licensed veterinary practices.
• Chemo Safety Products Safety equipment and protective products for handling chemotherapy medications in veterinary clinical settings.
• Veterinary Infusion Pumps Medical infusion pumps for veterinary pharmaceutical delivery, sold to veterinary practices.
• C2Verify Controlled Substance Verification Service Controlled substance verification and compliance submission service that supports DEA-regulated ordering workflows for veterinary buyers placing orders through the Amatheon platform.
• CSOS (Controlled Substances Ordering System) Registration DEA CSOS registration and login integration that enables authorized veterinarians to order Schedule II–V controlled substances in compliance with DEA electronic ordering requirements.
• Traceability Service (LSPedia OneScan) Product traceability and serialization service powered by LSPedia OneScan, providing DSCSA-compliant supply chain security for veterinary pharmaceuticals distributed by Amatheon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivering critical medications on time, every time

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Breckenridge Pharmaceutical InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBreckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc is one of the major pharmaceutical brands distributed by Amatheon Animal Health through their e-commerce platform, serving veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
• Fresenius Kabi USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresenius Kabi USA pharmaceutical products are distributed by Amatheon Animal Health, providing injectable medications and other pharmaceutical products to veterinary practices.
• Dechra PharmaceuticalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDechra Pharmaceuticals is a major brand partner with multiple products listed including Vetoryl, Zycortal, Clavacillin, Cefpoderm, Carprovet, Dexmedesed, and MiconaHEX+TRIZ product lines.
• Virbac Animal HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVirbac Animal Health products distributed include Ursolux soft chews, Felanorm oral solution, and C.E.T. enzymatic toothpaste for veterinary use.
• PRN PharmacalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRN Pharmacal products including PROIN chews for urinary incontinence in dogs are distributed through Amatheon's platform.
• Pfizer InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPfizer Inc pharmaceutical products are distributed by Amatheon Animal Health to veterinary practices across the United States.
• Hikma PharmaceuticalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHikma Pharmaceuticals products are distributed by Amatheon Animal Health.
• Genus Lifesciences InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenus Lifesciences Inc pharmaceutical products are distributed through Amatheon's platform.
• Felix PharmaceuticalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFelix Pharmaceuticals products are distributed by Amatheon Animal Health.
• Zyvet Animal Health IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZyvet Animal Health Inc products are distributed by Amatheon Animal Health.
• Ethicon (Surgical Sutures)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthicon surgical suture products including PDS II, Monocryl, and Ethilon sutures are distributed for veterinary surgical use.
• VetcoveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVetcove is an alternate purchasing platform where Amatheon products are also available.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Veterinary Supply: One of the largest U.S. animal health distributors, supplying pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies to veterinary practices. Broader portfolio (dental, equipment, software) and far larger scale than Amatheon, with overlapping pharma distribution on the same manufacturer base.
• Covetrus: Formed from the merger of Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice; one of the largest U.S. veterinary distributors and practice management software providers. Directly competes with Amatheon in pharma distribution while layering on software, services, and inventory management.
• MWI Animal Health:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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