Millpledge Veterinary

What Millpledge Veterinary does

Millpledge Veterinary, operating as Millpledge Limited, is a UK-headquartered private manufacturer, designer, and global distributor of veterinary medical consumables serving veterinary professionals. The company sells a broad proprietary portfolio spanning bandages and cohesive wraps (Rapz Eazy Tear®, A-Tape™), IV cannulae and fluid therapy (Anicath™, Anifusion IV pump, IV administration sets), urinary catheters (Tom Tiddle™, Kitty Cath™, Jimmy Riddle™), surgical consumables (Millpack™ sterilisation pouches, Transdrape™, Eco-Drape™, Hemostem™ dental cubes), gauze swabs and cotton wool (Millswabs™, Millsoft™, Equiwool™, Zorbo™), protective wear (Kleartex™ surgical gloves), and OTC nutraceuticals (Oculeze™ eye drops, Malazinc™ ear drops and wipes). Manufacturing is ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified under a 40-plus-year track record, with multiple products featuring patented or novel veterinary-specific design attributes such as built-in Class 6 sterility test strips, body-temperature softening catheter materials, and self-adherent cohesive bandage technology.

The company generates revenue through unit-based direct sales of physical consumables via country-localized e-commerce storefronts in the UK, US, Canada, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, supplemented by distribution partnerships (including Eickemeyer Canada for the Canadian market) and export into Central and South America. Pricing is quote-based and account-gated, with free US delivery above a $75 threshold and 30-day payment terms. Its primary customer segment is horizontal: veterinary clinics and practices purchasing repeat low-ticket consumables, with secondary demand from pet owners purchasing OTC products and from distributors/wholesalers reselling to clinics. The company maintains a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct e-commerce, account-based sales (toll-free phone support staffed by qualified Veterinary Nurses and Registered Veterinary Technicians), trade show presence at VMX, WVC, BVA Live, BVNA, and the London Vet Show, and a content marketing footprint via educational blog and product-knowledge resources.

Recent strategic activity in 2026 includes a new distribution partnership with Eickemeyer Canada, engagement of digital marketing agency Hallam for website development and B2B digital PR, and continued geographic expansion across European and Latin American markets. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or leadership transitions in the source material, suggesting founder- or family-controlled ownership of an established, operationally mature SME.

Name

Millpledge Veterinary

Legal name

Millpledge Limited

Website

https://millpledgeveterinary.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Millpledge Veterinary is a UK-headquartered ISO 9001/13485-certified manufacturer and global distributor of proprietary veterinary medical consumables, serving veterinary clinics across the UK, US, Canada, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Central and South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Medical Supplies

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Wound Care, Bandaging & Consumables (Dressings, Sutures, Staplers) (HLAMAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO)

Keywords

• Veterinary consumables
• Veterinary medical supplies
• Animal wound care
• Veterinary surgical supplies
• Veterinary infusion products

Headquarters

HQ city

Retford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Consumables Sales: Millpledge generates revenue through the direct sale of veterinary consumables including bandages, fluid therapy products, surgical consumables, wound dressings, catheters, nutraceuticals, and protective wear. Products are available via direct online purchase (account registration) or through preferred distributors.
2. Distribution/Reseller Sales: Products sold through distributors including Eickemeyer Canada, with export to Central & South America. The company also has a dedicated US operation and operates in UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Canada markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Millpledge Veterinary is a manufacturer, designer, and distributor of veterinary medical consumables. The company produces branded consumables — including cohesive bandages, IV cannulae, urinary catheters, sterilisation pouches, surgical drapes, gauze swabs, cotton wool, surgical gloves, and OTC pet care products (eye drops, ear drops) — and sells them direct through its own e-commerce storefronts and via preferred distributors to veterinary professionals worldwide.

Product overview

Millpledge Veterinary is a veterinary consumables and supplies company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products organized across multiple categories: Bandages (including Rapz Eazy Tear® cohesive bandages and A-Tape™ adhesive tapes), Fluid Therapy and Drainage (including Anicath™ IV catheters, urinary catheters like Tom Tiddle™, Kitty Cath™, and Jimmy Riddle™, and urine collection systems), Surgical Consumables (including Millpack™ sterilisation pouches, Eco-Drape™ and Transdrape™ surgical drapes, Hemostem™ hemostatic products), Gauze Swabs & Cotton Wool (including Millswabs™ sponges, Millsoft™ and Equiwool™ cotton products, Zorbo™ cotton wool balls), Gloves & Protective Wear (including Kleartex™ surgical gloves and protective equipment), Nutraceuticals & OTC (including Oculeze™ eye drops, Malazinc™ ear drops and wipes), and Wound Dressings (including Zorbofix™ adhesive retention sheets). The company also offers educational resources such as the Bandage Book and Fluid Therapy Book. Products are designed and developed for veterinary professionals with ISO 9001 & 13485 certified manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Millpledge Surgicals: Human Healthcare range offered by the company
• Anifusion
• Rapz
• Millpack
• Oculeze
• Eaze-Off
• Zorbo
• Millswabs
• Kleartex
• Malazinc
• Hemostem
• Transdrape
• Eco-Drape
• Tom Tiddle
• Kitty Cath
• Jimmy Riddle
• Anicath
• A-Tape

Products and services

• Rapz Eazy Tear Cohesive Bandages Waterproof, air-permeable, self-adherent cohesive bandages for cats, dogs, horses and other animals. Sticks only to itself (not fur or feathers), provides measured compression, and is reverse-wound for correct application. Available in themed patterns including Natural World and Wild.
• A-Tape Adhesive Tape Medical adhesive, porous, non-stretch, hand-tearable multi-use tape for veterinary clinic use. Ideal for horses, stirrups, securing IV catheters, and dressing or bandage fixation.
• Tom Tiddle Urinary Cat Catheter Cat-specific urinary catheter with ergonomic stylet finger grip, lockable notch, 360-degree swivel suture hub, and body-temperature softening material for patient comfort. Available in short-term and long-term (up to 3 days) options. Includes 3g sterile Cathlube.
• Kitty Cath Short-Term Urinary Cat Catheter Short-term urinary cat catheter made from 100% medical grade PTFE with atraumatic tip, 360-degree swivel suture hub, and bonded hub-catheter design. Maximum 6 hours use, for FLUTD treatment or flushing.
• Jimmy Riddle Urinary Dog Catheters Dog-specific urinary catheter for unblocking urethral pathway, drainage of bladder, urine sampling, or administering radio-opaque contrast material. Available in closed end and Tiemann tip options.
• Anicath IV Cannulae Over-needle indwelling IV catheters (Wing, Non-Wing, IV Wing Set, and Large Animal variants) with radiopaque cannula, ergonomic finger grip, trocar locks, atraumatic rounded needle point, Teflon or polyurethane cannula material, and early blood flashback visualisation. Available in sizes ranging from 26G to 14G.
• Oculeze Eye Drops Pet eye drop solution with glycerine (0.8%), Aloe vera, chamomile, and propolis extract (rich in polyphenols). Phosphate free, pH neutral (non-sting), and lasts twice as long on the eye surface compared to non-lipid ocular lubricants. Available in 10ml bottle and 10x0.6ml vials.
• Eaze-Off Adhesive Remover Adhesive bandage and tape remover spray that safely removes bandages without sting or irritation. Available in 50ml and 200ml CFC-Free spray cans.
• Millpack Sterilisation Pouches Patented all-in-one sterilisation pouch with built-in Class 6 Sterility Test Strip (STS), triple edge seal, reinforcement seal, thumb notch, wide range of sizes, and heat-sealed corners. 100% recyclable. Designed specifically for veterinary use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products sterilisable and last up to 3-6 months in sterile packaging depending on handling conditions (per Millpack guidance)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eickemeyer CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Millpledge Veterinary announced a new distribution partnership with Eickemeyer Canada in 2026. Eickemeyer distributes Millpledge veterinary consumables across Canada, expanding the company's North American reach alongside its direct US sales operation.
• BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association)minorOthersBSAVA is listed as an organisation Millpledge works alongside. BSAVA is a professional association for small animal veterinarians in the UK, providing educational resources and conferences.
• BVNA (British Veterinary Nursing Association)minorOthersBVNA is listed as an organisation Millpledge works alongside. BVNA supports and represents veterinary nurses in the UK.
• CAW (College of Animal Welfare)minorOthersCAW is listed as an organisation Millpledge works alongside. CAW is a UK-based animal welfare education charity.
• VWL (Vet Wound Library)minorOthersVWL is listed as an organisation Millpledge works alongside. Vet Wound Library provides wound management resources for veterinary professionals.
• HallamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNottingham-based digital marketing agency engaged in 2026 for website development, branding, and digital PR services for Millpledge. Projects focus on B2B UX best practices, brand evolution, and authority-building PR campaigns.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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