What Drovet does

Drovet S.A. is an Argentine veterinary product distributor founded in 1975 in Rosario, Santa Fe, and operating today as a 50-year-old family-owned leader in the veterinary distribution segment. The company sources pharmaceuticals, instruments, feed, and rural articles from more than 100 national and multinational laboratories and holds permanent stock of more than 4,000 SKUs, serving roughly 4,000 active veterinary clinics and livestock producers across Argentina and (as of 2024) Uruguay. Revenue is concentrated in three horizontal animal segments: bovine production (45%), companion animals (35%), and porcine production (25%); bovine has historically been the core, with companion animals added around 2008 and porciculture around 2010.

The business model is a transaction-based B2B distribution motion: field sales representatives and a network of 12 company-owned branches (plus three franchise locations in Mar del Plata, Mendoza, and Neuquén) sell directly to veterinary professionals, with quote-based pricing and a pay-as-you-go billing cadence; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is augmented by the company's owned e-commerce storefront (Drovet Shop, shop.drovet.com) for registered veterinary clients and by the flagship annual Congreso Veterinario Latinoamericano, which now draws 1,400-1,600 professionals and 35+ sponsors and functions simultaneously as education, networking, and lead-generation.

Operationally, Drovet runs a national logistics center in Park Empresario (Rosario) inaugurated in 2023 — a 2,000 sqm building on a 7,000 sqm plot with WMS software and dedicated cold-chain infrastructure for vaccines and biologicals — plus a 400 sqm warehouse supporting the Uruguay operation in Montevideo. The company is privately held by the Dilucca family, with Martín Dilucca as CEO/General Manager following a generational transition that began in 2015. Drovet S.A. has not raised institutional capital and currently employs roughly 100 people across Argentina and Uruguay; no parent company or external investor is disclosed. A publicly stated Strategic Plan 2030 targets roughly doubling the business through deeper coverage in existing geographies and entry into new regional markets.

Name

Drovet

Legal name

Drovet S.A.

Website

https://drovet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Drovet S.A. is a 50-year-old, family-owned Argentine veterinary product distributor that procures more than 4,000 SKUs from 100 laboratories and serves over 4,000 veterinary clinics and livestock producers across Argentina and Uruguay through 12 branches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Product Distribution

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors (HLAMAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Distributor Value-Added Services (3PL, Cold Chain, Returns) (HLAMAIAG), Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers (HLAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary distribution
• Animal health products
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Livestock health supplies
• Veterinary instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosario

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Product Distribution: Distribution of veterinary medications, supplies, instruments, feed, and rural articles to veterinarians and producers across Argentina and Uruguay. Business split: Bovine (45%), Companion animals (35%), Porcine (25%). Stock of 4,000+ products from 100 laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drovet distributes veterinary medications, instruments, feed, and rural supplies from over 100 laboratories to veterinary clinics, livestock producers, and swine operations across Argentina and Uruguay. The company maintains a permanent stock of more than 4,000 products across bovine, companion animal, and porcine segments, supported by a centralized logistics center with WMS, cold chain capability, 12 branches plus 3 franchise locations, and the Drovet Shop e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Drovet is a veterinary distribution company operating as a comprehensive solutions provider for animal health products across Argentina and Uruguay. The core offering consists of veterinary pharmaceutical distribution representing over 100 laboratories with permanent stock of more than 4,000 products. The product portfolio spans three main segments: large animals (bovine cattle, representing approximately 45% of business), companion animals/pets (approximately 35%), and porcines (approximately 25%). Supporting offerings include an e-commerce platform (Drovet Shop), veterinary instruments, animal feed, rural articles, and logistics/distribution services. The company also organizes the annual Congreso Veterinario Latinoamericano as a professional development and networking platform, with Drovet Uruguay extending operations to neighboring Uruguay. Drovet operates 12+ branches nationwide and a flagship logistics center in Rosario with WMS technology for optimized distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drovet Shop: Online e-commerce platform for veterinary products accessible at shop.drovet.com
• Drovet UY
• Congreso Veterinario Latinoamericano

Products and services

• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Distribution Distribution of veterinary medications and pharmaceutical products for livestock (bovine, porcine) and companion animals, representing over 100 national and international laboratories with a permanent stock of more than 4,000 products. Target customers are veterinary clinics, livestock producers, and swine operations across Argentina and Uruguay.
• Drovet Shop
• Veterinary Instruments and Equipment Supply of veterinary instruments, surgical tools, and equipment for veterinary clinics and animal production facilities.
• Animal Feed (Balanceado) Balanced feed products and nutritional supplements for both production animals and companion animals, distributed through the same veterinary channel.
• Rural Articles Rural supplies and articles for animal production, including equipment and consumables for livestock operations.
• Logistics and Distribution Services National distribution services from the Park Empresario logistics center in Rosario, including WMS-enabled order fulfillment and cold chain storage and transport for temperature-sensitive products such as vaccines, enabling same-day and next-day delivery across Argentina.
• Congreso Veterinario Latinoamericano Annual veterinary congress and commercial exhibition organized by Drovet, bringing together veterinary professionals, producers, laboratories, and companies for technical conferences, knowledge exchange, networking, and commercial opportunities across Latin America. Includes 35+ sponsor stands and attracts 1,400–1,600 professionals per edition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of continuous operation as market leader in veterinary distribution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 100 Laboratories (National and Multinational)coreOthersRepresents 100 laboratories both national and multinational in distributing their veterinary products to the Argentine and Uruguayan markets

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centro de Distribución Veterinaria (CDV): Leading Argentine veterinary product distributor with national coverage of clinics and producers. Direct competitor to Drovet in pharmaceuticals, instruments, and animal health supplies across Argentina.
• Agrofarma: Argentine veterinary and animal health distributor serving clinics and livestock producers. Comparable B2B distribution model, multi-product portfolio, and geographic overlap with Drovet in the Argentine pampas.
• Distribuidora Veterinaria San Luis: Mid-sized Argentine veterinary distributor with a multi-product portfolio serving veterinary clinics and livestock operations. Overlaps with Drovet in product categories and customer base.
• Over Veterinary (Grupo Over): Argentine veterinary distribution group with multi-region coverage. Directly comparable to Drovet as a multi-branch B2B veterinary product distributor serving clinics and producers.

Emerging players

• BioPharma Logistica Veterinaria: Smaller veterinary distribution and logistics player focused on cold chain and biologic handling. Comparable niche overlap with Drovet's cold chain and vaccine distribution capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis Argentina: Largest global animal health company and one of Drovet's key principal suppliers. While not a direct distributor like Drovet, Zoetis's growing direct-sales and digital channels in Argentina overlap with Drovet's value proposition.
• MSD Animal Health Argentina: Major multinational animal health player in Argentina, supplying vaccines, parasiticides, and therapeutics. A principal partner but also a potential disintermediation risk for veterinary distributors like Drovet.
• Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health (Argentina): Multinational animal health company with a strong vaccine and biologic portfolio distributed in Argentina, often through distributors like Drovet. Comparable in that it serves the same vet and producer end-market.
• Elanco Animal Health (Argentina): Global animal health player with companion animal and livestock products in Argentina. Competes indirectly by offering principals alternative distribution pathways beyond traditional distributors like Drovet.

Regional players

• Veterinaria Oriental (Uruguay): Veterinary product distributor serving the Uruguayan market. Relevant as a potential competitor in the geography where Drovet just expanded (Drovet Uruguay, 2024), and as a comparable business model in a neighboring country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/drovet.arg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drovet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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