VETRINORD

What VETRINORD does

Vetrinord is a Belgian B2B wholesaler of veterinary medicines and practice supplies, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wuustwezel, Belgium. The company operates exclusively through an online webshop restricted to licensed veterinarians and authorized pharmacies, with account activation contingent on veterinary license verification submitted to [email protected]. Its catalog spans 2,824+ SKUs across pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anti-parasitics, hormones, vaccines, anesthesia, painkillers, anti-inflammatories), practice equipment, consumables (catheters, diagnostic tools, wound care, surgical supplies, syringes, gloves, IV systems), surgical instruments, decontamination products, and nutritional supplements — covering nine animal species (cattle, pigs, horses, poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigeons, companion animals).

The webshop is built on the Marcando e-commerce platform, is offered in Dutch, French, English, and German, and provides registered customers with special rates, faster checkout, quotation requests, and order tracking. Vetrinord fulfills orders through its own GDP-compliant transport fleet, enabling short delivery windows to veterinary practices across Belgium. The company employs 1-10 staff, indicating a lean operation that scales through logistics infrastructure and supplier breadth rather than headcount.

Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed; pricing is gated behind customer login. No funding rounds, M&A activity, parent-company relationships, or ownership details are available. The business model is B2B wholesale distribution with account-based transactional ordering, serving the daily operational needs of veterinary clinics and dispensing pharmacies in Belgium.

Name

VETRINORD

Legal name

Vetrinord

Website

https://vetrinord.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vetrinord is a Belgian B2B wholesaler of veterinary medicines and practice supplies, distributing 2,824+ SKUs exclusively to licensed veterinarians and authorized pharmacies in Belgium through a license-gated webshop, with fulfillment via its own GDP-compliant transport fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Wholesale

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Vaccine & Biologics Distributors (HLAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy, Biologics & Veterinary Supply Dispensing (Farm Animal) (AFACADAM), Animal Health OTC Retail (Parasite Control, Basic Care) (HLAMAIAJ)

Keywords

• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Veterinary wholesale distribution
• Animal health supplies
• Veterinary equipment
• Practice materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuustwezel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies: Vetrinord operates as an authorized wholesaler of veterinary medicines, distributing pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies to veterinarians and pharmacies. The business model is B2B wholesale with account-based ordering through their online platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Vetrinord is an authorized Belgian wholesaler of veterinary medicines that distributes pharmaceuticals, practice materials, instruments, equipment, decontamination products, and nutritional supplements to licensed veterinarians and dispensing pharmacies. Customers order exclusively through Vetrinord's license-gated B2B webshop, and orders are delivered via the company's own GDP-compliant transport fleet across Belgium. The product catalog spans more than 2,800 SKUs covering antibiotics, anti-parasitic treatments, hormones, painkillers, anesthesia, vaccines, narcotics, and consumables for multiple animal species.

Product overview

VETRINORD is a Belgian veterinary medicine wholesaler operating an e-commerce webshop exclusively for licensed veterinarians. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of veterinary pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-parasitic treatments, hormones, painkillers, anesthesia, vaccines, and narcotics. In addition to medications, VETRINORD offers practice materials through three sub-categories: Equipment (Apparatuur) covering setup and research tools, Consumables including surgical supplies, catheters, diagnostic equipment, wound care and laboratory materials, and Instrumentarium comprising surgical instruments, restraints, and udder health products. The offering is completed with decontamination/cleaning products and nutritional supplements. The company serves multiple animal species: cattle (Rund), pigs (Varken), horses (Paard), poultry (Pluimvee), sheep (Schaap), goats (Geit), rabbits (Konijn), pigeons (Duif), and small pets (Gezelschapsdieren). Orders are fulfilled via the company's own GDP-compliant transport fleet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Webshop Platform B2B e-commerce platform exclusively for licensed veterinarians and pharmacies, offering online ordering, account management, quotation requests, and order tracking. Registration and veterinary license verification are required before account activation, and registered customers access special rates, faster checkout, and exclusive offers.
• Veterinary Medicines Broad range of authorized veterinary medications distributed wholesale to licensed veterinarians and pharmacies, including antibiotics, anti-parasitic products, hormones, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, anesthesia, narcotics, and vaccines for various animal species such as cattle, pigs, horses, poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigeons, and small pets.
• Veterinary Equipment (Apparatuur) Veterinary equipment and devices for daily practice operations, covering practice setup and furnishing (Inrichting) and research equipment. Sold wholesale to licensed veterinarians through the Vetrinord webshop.
• Consumables (Veterinary Practice Materials) Wide range of disposable medical supplies for veterinary practices, including anesthesia equipment, catheters, dental supplies, dermatology products, diagnostic tools, ECG equipment, electrosurgery, gloves, sutures, IV catheters, infusion systems, laboratory supplies, needles, respiratory systems, X-ray supplies, wound care, bandages, syringes, and clothing. Sold wholesale to licensed veterinarians.
• Instrumentarium (Veterinary Instruments) Surgical instruments and tools for veterinary practice, including surgery equipment, restraints, hoof care, rumen and intestinal instruments, pumps, udder health products, and obstetrics supplies. Sold wholesale to licensed veterinarians.
• Decontamination (Ontsmetting) Cleaning and disinfection products for veterinary practice hygiene, supplied wholesale to licensed veterinarians.
• Supplements Nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and complementary animal feeds for various livestock and pets, supplied wholesale to licensed veterinarians and pharmacies.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein Animal Health: Global distribution powerhouse following its acquisition of Covetrus, offering veterinary pharmaceuticals, equipment, and supplies across North America and Europe. Overlaps with Vetrinord on product range and customer (veterinarians) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Dechra Pharmaceuticals: UK-headquartered global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals (endocrinology, dermatology, cardiology, NSAIDs). Sells through authorized wholesalers and directly to vets — comparable therapeutic-category focus to Vetrinord's specialty therapeutics assortment.
• Vetoquinol: French global animal health group with both proprietary pharmaceutical manufacturing and direct sales/distribution to veterinarians across Europe. Comparable because Vetoquinol both produces and distributes veterinary medicines to the same licensed-vet customer base Vetrinord serves.
• Virbac: French global animal health company dedicated exclusively to veterinary products, distributing pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics to veterinarians worldwide. Overlaps with Vetrinord on therapeutic categories (antibiotics, parasiticides, vaccines) and customer segment.
• Patterson Veterinary: US-headquartered veterinary and animal-health distributor supplying companion-animal and livestock practices. Comparable role as a one-stop B2B veterinary wholesaler, though predominantly serving North American customers.

Regional players

• HIPRA: Spanish animal health company specializing in veterinary vaccines and pharmaceuticals with strong distribution across southern Europe. Comparable biologic/vaccine focus to Vetrinord's vaccine category, though primarily serving Iberian and Latin American markets.
• Eco Animal Health: UK-based animal health group focused on pharmaceutical treatments for livestock, particularly poultry and swine. Comparable product overlap with Vetrinord's production-animal portfolio and parallel distribution channels through authorized wholesalers.

Direct peers

• Centuro: Dutch veterinary wholesaler distributing medicines, instruments, and consumables to licensed veterinarians through a B2B model. Highly comparable geographic adjacency (Netherlands vs. Belgium), customer profile (licensed vets), and product breadth to Vetrinord.
• Alfasan: Dutch veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer and wholesaler producing generics and specialties distributed through veterinary channels in Benelux and beyond. Comparable as a Benelux-region veterinary pharma supplier operating in the same market Vetrinord serves.
• Kela Pharma: Belgian animal health pharmaceutical company developing, registering, and distributing veterinary medicines and feed additives. Same Belgian market, overlapping authorized-wholesaler positioning, and shared customer base of veterinarians.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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