ScanVet Animal Health

What ScanVet Animal Health does

ScanVet Animal Health A/S is a privately held Danish veterinary pharmaceutical company headquartered at Kongevejen 66, DK-3480 Fredensborg, Denmark, with 101-250 employees. The company imports and distributes veterinary medicines exclusively to Danish practicing veterinarians, with an explicit policy of no direct sales to private individuals ("Intet salg til private!", "Produkterne forhandles alene af dyrlæger"). Its product range spans prescription medicines — vaccines, antibiotics, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, hormones, sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics — for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, alongside a non-prescription "Frihandelsvarer" line of food supplements and care products for companion animals and horses.

The company does not develop proprietary pharmaceutical technology or hold patents; its competitive position rests on curation of imported products, competitive pricing ("kvalitetslægemidler til konkurrencedygtige priser"), and veterinary technical support. Seven in-house veterinarians serve as consultants and product specialists, providing accessibility and technical expertise to Danish veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Marketing is conducted through the scanvet.dk website and downloadable PDF brochures, with a directory partnership with VetiSearch to surface products to Danish vet practices. The business operates exclusively within Denmark, with no disclosed geographic expansion plans.

Revenue is generated through one-time B2B sales of pharmaceutical and health products to veterinary practices; pricing for prescription medicines is contact-based rather than publicly disclosed. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no parent company, no leadership changes, and no institutional ownership data in the source material. Ownership structure, financial scale, and forward growth strategy constitute material data gaps for any investor diligence.

Name

ScanVet Animal Health

Legal name

ScanVet Animal Health A/S

Website

https://scanvet.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ScanVet Animal Health A/S is a Danish veterinary pharmaceutical company that imports and distributes prescription medicines, food supplements, and care products exclusively to Danish practicing veterinarians, serving both companion animal and production animal segments from its Fredensborg headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Veterinary Therapeutics Distribution (Oncology, Dermatology, Endocrinology) (HLAMAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Livestock & Production Animal Therapeutics (Rx) (HLAMAEAB), Generic & Private-Label Veterinary Pharmaceuticals (HLAMAEAM)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Animal medicines distribution
• Veterinary feed supplements
• Animal healthcare products
• Veterinary distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredensborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Distribution: ScanVet imports and distributes veterinary medicines including vaccines, antibiotics, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, hormones, sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics. They also distribute feed supplements and care products for companion animals. Revenue is generated through the sale of these pharmaceutical and health products to veterinary practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ScanVet Animal Health A/S is a Danish veterinary pharmaceutical company that imports and distributes medicines for both hobby (companion) and production (livestock) animals. The portfolio spans prescription veterinary medicines — vaccines, antibiotics, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, hormones, sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry — together with a line of non-prescription food supplements and care products (Relaxo, Kalm, ArthroFlex, EffiClean, etc.) primarily for companion animals. All products are sold exclusively through Danish practicing veterinarians, with no direct sales to private individuals.

Product overview

ScanVet Animal Health is a veterinary pharmaceutical company that imports and distributes medicines for both hobby and production animals. The product range includes prescription medicines (vaccines, antibiotics, wormers, NSAIDs, hormones, sedatives, analgesics, anesthetics) for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Additionally, ScanVet offers a product line of food supplements and care products. The portfolio consists of two main product categories: prescription veterinary medicines (Lægemidler) distributed to practicing veterinarians, and non-prescription free-trade products (Frihandelsvarer) including food supplements like Relaxo, Kalm, ArthroFlex Omega, CaniFlex, DiaFiber, DiaPaste, DiaPro, DuoTox, HydroBoost, Immunocare, Omega 3-6, and care products like EffiClean, Equilind Emulsion, and Klorhexidin Shampoo. The company focuses on providing quality medicines at competitive prices along with technical expertise to veterinarians.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription veterinary medicines (Lægemidler) Prescription-only veterinary medicines including vaccines, antibiotics, anthelmintics, NSAIDs, hormones, sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Distributed exclusively through practicing veterinarians.
• Relaxo calming food supplement line Palatable calming food supplements for dogs and cats in liquid (250ml, 500ml for dogs; 100ml for cats) and tablet formats, including a large-dog tablet variant. Used to support dogs and cats through challenging situations such as fireworks, thunder, transport, separation anxiety, or veterinary visits.
• Kalm calming food supplement line Palatable calming food supplements for dogs and cats available in liquid (250ml, 500ml, 1000ml) and chewable tablet formats. Provides support for security, well-being and balance in challenging situations.
• ArthroFlex Omega Palatable liquid and powder food supplements for dogs and cats that need extra nutritional support to strengthen and maintain the musculoskeletal system. Powder variant includes antioxidants from colorless turmeric.
• CaniFlex Liquid food supplement for dogs needing support of normal nervous system and musculoskeletal system function, such as for age-related reduced function or rehabilitation after musculoskeletal injuries.
• DiaFiber Palatable fibre-rich food supplement for dogs and cats with imbalance in the gastrointestinal system.
• DiaPaste Palatable food supplement paste (15ml, 30ml, 60ml) for dogs and cats needing quick and effective restoration of normal gastrointestinal function.
• DiaPro Palatable food supplement for dogs and cats supporting re-establishment, stabilization, and maintenance of normal intestinal flora.
• DuoTox Palatable food supplement for dogs and cats with activated carbon and clay mineral, available in paste and standard formulations.
• HydroBoost Powder for dissolution in water for oral rehydration in dogs and cats, containing easily digestible ingredients, dextrose, and electrolytes.
• Immunocare Kapsler Food supplement capsules containing 1,3/1,6 Betaglucan for immune system support in dogs and cats.
• Omega 3-6 Omega oil with very high content of essential unsaturated fatty acids EPA and DHA from cold-water fish, plus Omega 6 (GLA) from evening primrose oil.
• AnxiKalm pulver Powder food supplement (1200g) for horses used in situations where the horse experiences stress, insecurity, or nervousness.
• Arthro Care Food supplement for horses needing to strengthen and maintain the musculoskeletal system.
• Artroflex Plus mikstur Liquid food supplement (1000ml) for horses needing extra nutritional supplement to strengthen and maintain the musculoskeletal system.
• Chillax Palatable food supplement for horses used in situations where the horse experiences stress, insecurity, or nervousness.
• DiaPaste Hest Palatable paste with minerals, fibre, dextrose, electrolytes, and probiotic culture that protects, restores, and normalizes gastrointestinal function in horses with loose stools or digestive imbalance.
• Flora Care Food supplement for horses needing to re-establish or maintain a healthy intestinal flora and digestion.
• Gastric Care Food supplement for horses needing protection of the mucous membrane in the stomach.
• EffiClean care product line Care products for cleaning, disinfection, and care of acute and chronic skin problems, ears, eyes, gums, and oral cavity. Available in 60ml/250ml/500ml formats with specialized variants (DENTAL, EYE, GEL, EAR).
• Equilind Emulsion Skin care emulsion for horses with irritated, itchy skin.
• Klorhexidin Shampoo 4% Care shampoo with 4% chlorhexidine for antimicrobial cleansing (250ml format).
• Veterinary technical consulting and product specialist services Consulting and product specialist services provided by seven in-house veterinarians to Danish practicing veterinarians and veterinary nurses, delivering technical professional knowledge about the properties and application possibilities of veterinary medicines.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VetiSearchminorOthersScanVet collaborates with VetiSearch, a platform for veterinary product searches. This appears to be a directory/marketing partnership to increase product visibility among veterinarians.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Specialty veterinary pharmaceutical company with a strong European footprint focused on companion and production animal therapeutics (endocrinology, dermatology, anti-infectives). Highly comparable therapeutic category mix to ScanVet's prescription portfolio, especially in niche veterinary specialties.
• Vetoquinol: Independent European veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in companion and production animal medicines with direct European distribution networks. Most comparable as a specialty vet-pharma manufacturer with a similar therapeutic mix (anti-infectives, NSAIDs, parasiticides) distributed through veterinarian channels.
• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal health company with significant European operations post-Bayer Animal Health acquisition. Overlaps with ScanVet across companion animal therapeutics and livestock anti-infectives, and represents a major supplier risk if it shifted Denmark distribution to direct.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Major European-headquartered animal health company distributing pharmaceuticals and biologicals (vaccines, anti-infectives, reproductive products) across companion and production animal segments. Comparable to ScanVet as a competitor targeting the same veterinarian prescriber base in Europe.
• Zoetis: World's largest animal health company spanning vaccines, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals across companion and livestock species. Comparable to ScanVet on therapeutic coverage and veterinarian-channel distribution, but operates at vastly larger scale and as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Virbac: Global veterinary pharmaceutical group headquartered in France with strong European distribution. Offers an analogous mix of vaccines, antibiotics, parasiticides, and specialty companion-animal products with deep veterinarian-channel relationships comparable to ScanVet's model.
• MSD Animal Health (Merck Animal Health): Global animal-health division of Merck with deep portfolio in veterinary vaccines and parasiticides distributed through veterinarian channels. Comparable to ScanVet on the vaccine/biologicals distribution side.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health: Global animal health leader with major European manufacturing and distribution in vaccines, anti-infectives, and companion animal therapeutics. Comparable to ScanVet on therapeutics portfolio and veterinarian relationships across Europe.

Direct peers

• Pharmaxim: Nordic specialty veterinary pharmaceutical distributor (headquartered in Sweden) supplying prescription veterinary medicines to veterinarians across Scandinavia. Most directly comparable to ScanVet in scale, regional scope, and exclusive veterinarian-channel business model.

Regional players

• Vetio Nordic: Danish-headquartered veterinary pharmaceutical importer and distributor with presence across Nordic veterinary channels. Closest geographic competitor to ScanVet in Denmark with overlapping product categories and exclusive veterinarian distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scanvet-animal-health

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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