Provet SA

What Provet SA does

Provet AG (operating commercially as Covetrus CH) is the Swiss subsidiary of Covetrus Inc. (NASDAQ: CVET), a global animal health technology and distribution company. Headquartered at Gewerbestrasse 1 in Lyssach, Switzerland, with a staff of approximately 26, Provet AG operates a B2B e-commerce platform at covetrus.ch that exclusively serves licensed veterinary professionals (Fachkreise) in Switzerland — small animal practices (Praxis), large animal practices (Grosstierpraxis), and, indirectly, pet owners who purchase through veterinary channels. The platform is delivered in both German and French, with a French mirror at fr.covetrus.ch.

Name

Provet SA

Legal name

Provet AG

Website

https://provet.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Provet AG operates Covetrus CH, a B2B e-commerce platform serving licensed Swiss veterinary professionals with pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, diagnostics, surgical supplies, pet food, and accessories from its Lyssach headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAIAB

Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers

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

SECONDARYHLAMAIAF

Online Veterinary Pharmacies & E-commerce Retailers

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

SECONDARYHLAMAIAG

Veterinary Distributor Value-Added Services (3PL, Cold Chain, Returns)

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

Keywords

• Veterinary supplies distribution
• Animal health products
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Pet food wholesale
• Veterinary equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyssach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Supplies Sales: Revenue generated through sale of veterinary medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals (Pharma/EFM), diagnostic products, surgical instruments, and consumables to veterinary practices and large animal practitioners in Switzerland.
2. Pet Food and Accessories Sales: Revenue from sale of pet food (dog and cat food), snacks, accessories (hygiene products, outdoor gear, toys, bowls, collars/leashes/harnesses) to veterinary practices for resale or direct to pet owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Provet SA operates an online B2B shop (under the Covetrus brand) that supplies veterinary practices and large-animal practitioners in Switzerland with pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic and surgical equipment, practice consumables, pet food, and pet accessories. Revenue is generated through product sales to professional veterinary customers, supported by field sales, telephone customer service, equipment repair, and professional seminars/events.

Product overview

Covetrus (Provet AG) operates a comprehensive B2B e-commerce platform serving veterinary practices and professionals in Switzerland. The platform offers a unified online shop with extensive product categories including medical imaging/diagnostics (268 products), lab/practice supplies (480), injection/infusion (612), hygiene (599), anesthesia/monitoring (393), surgery/OR (1,749), wound closure (743), dental (504), large animal practice (374), therapy/treatment (547), and practice furnishing (189). The pet food portfolio includes cat food (425 products), dog food (875), and snacks (377). Pet accessories cover bedding, hygiene/grooming (244), outdoor gear (111), toys (65), bowls/accessories (60), and collars/leashes/harnesses (38). Featured sub-brands include KRUUSE CalmDown (pheromone-based calming), Iso-Dog/Iso-Cat (Swiss-quality nutrition), Wolfsblut, Wildes Land, Sparrow, Petosan, and Dogslife. The company also provides complementary services including customer consulting, field sales, equipment repair, seminars/e-learning, adverse event reporting, and exhibition/showroom access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Covetrus Online-Shop (Provet B2B veterinary shop) B2B e-commerce platform selling veterinary medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, surgical equipment, pet food, and accessories exclusively to professional veterinary customers (Fachkreise) in Switzerland.
• Field Sales (Aussendienst) On-site sales and consulting service for veterinary practices in Switzerland, providing product demonstrations and consultation visits by outside sales representatives.
• Service & Reparaturen (Equipment Maintenance and Repair) Maintenance and repair services for veterinary practice equipment purchased through Provet.
• Seminare / Events (Veterinary Seminars and E-Learning) Professional development seminars, trade shows, and e-learning programs for veterinary practitioners in Switzerland.
• Adverse Event Reporting (Nebenwirkungen melden) Service allowing veterinary professionals to report suspected adverse effects of veterinary medications supplied by Provet.
• KRUUSE CalmDown by KRUUSE Pheromone-based calming product for dogs and cats designed to reduce stress during vet visits, transport, and post-surgical recovery. Distributed to veterinary professionals in Switzerland.
• Iso-Dog & Iso-Cat Swiss-quality pet nutrition line for dogs and cats, developed based on over 100 years of scientific animal nutrition research. Sold exclusively through Covetrus CH to veterinary professionals.
• Wolfsblut (1kg packaging format) Premium pet food brand (Wolfsblut) in new 1kg packaging format, featuring natural ingredients and species-appropriate nutrition for dogs and cats.
• Wildes Land Pet food brand offering products with high-quality ingredients for dogs and cats, distributed to Swiss veterinary practices.
• Sparrow Premium pet food and supplement brand with high-quality ingredients, thoughtful formulations, and high acceptance rates for daily nutrition of dogs and cats.
• Dogslife Erste-Hilfe-Set (Dog First Aid Set) Dog first-aid set designed for safe outdoor adventures and exploration, distributed to veterinary professionals in Switzerland.
• Petosan Oral hygiene products for dogs and cats, supporting dental health and preventive care.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Covetrus Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovetrus CH (Provet AG) is the Swiss operation of Covetrus Inc., a global animal health technology and distribution company. Covetrus Inc. (NASDAQ: CVET) provides the parent company's platform, technology, and product portfolio to the Swiss market through its local subsidiary.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Virbac: Global animal health pharmaceutical company with a strong presence in companion-animal vaccines, parasiticides, and nutrition. Comparable as a manufacturer that competes for shelf space and direct relationships at Swiss veterinary practices.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: Specialty animal health pharmaceuticals company focused on companion animals, selling through veterinary distribution channels. Comparable as a supplier whose products pass through Provet-type distributors to Swiss practices.
• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics and software, with direct sales to clinics and a product overlap with Provet's Bildgebung/Diagnostik category (268 listings). Comparable as a broad incumbent in the veterinary supply chain that bypasses distributors for some SKUs.
• Henry Schein Animal Health: Global animal health distribution arm of Henry Schein, supplying veterinary practices with pharmaceuticals, equipment, and consumables. Highly comparable as a multi-channel B2B vet distributor operating at much larger scale than Provet.
• Zoetis: World's largest animal health pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, increasingly selling direct to veterinary practices. Comparable as a supplier and indirect competitor to veterinary distributors like Provet, including in Switzerland.
• Vetoquinol: French-headquartered animal health pharmaceutical company selling therapeutics, parasiticides, and supplements to veterinarians across Europe. Comparable as a European manufacturer-distributor with overlapping therapeutic nutrition categories with Provet.
• Patterson Veterinary Supply: U.S. veterinary distributor offering equipment, supplies, and technology to companion-animal and equine practices. Comparable as a full-line veterinary distributor with field-sales and digital channels serving professional customers.

Regional players

• Vet-Concept: German veterinary-exclusive pet nutrition brand sold through vet practices, with direct-to-clinic distribution model. Comparable as a therapeutic pet food brand whose products overlap with Provet's Hundefutter/Katzenfutter and Iso-Dog/Iso-Cat ranges.
• WDT (Warburg Dickmann Tierarzneimittel): German veterinary pharmaceutical wholesaler owned by German veterinarians, distributing pharmaceuticals and supplies across Germany. Comparable as a veterinarian-owned regional wholesaler that could expand into Switzerland.

Emerging players

• Vetcove: U.S.-based online veterinary supply marketplace aggregating inventory from multiple distributors for price comparison and one-click ordering. Comparable as an emerging digital-first distribution channel that could eventually compete with Provet's e-commerce model in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Covetrus.DACH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/provet-sa

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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