Covetrus
Leading veterinary pharmacy platform powering online prescription fulfillment for animal hospitals
About Covetrus
Covetrus is one of the largest veterinary pharmacy and technology platforms in the United States. Formed from the 2019 merger of Vets First Choice and Henry Schein Animal Health, Covetrus provides integrated pharmacy solutions that allow veterinary hospitals to dispense medications, manage prescriptions, and offer online storefronts to their clients. Through their platform, veterinarians can e-prescribe medications directly from their practice management software, and pet owners can order refills through a branded online pharmacy connected to their veterinary hospital. Covetrus handles prescription verification, compounding, shipping, and compliance — creating a seamless link between the prescribing vet and the pet owner. Covetrus also offers practice management software (eVetPractice, AVImark, ImproMed), allowing deep integration between clinical workflows and pharmacy fulfillment. This makes them one of the most widely used platforms in the veterinary industry.
Prescription Handling
Vet-Authorized Dispensing
Shipping
Standard shipping nationwide; expedited options available
Coverage
All 50 states
Hospital Integration
Covetrus integrates directly with major veterinary practice management systems (AVImark, ImproMed, eVetPractice) to enable e-prescribing and automated refill workflows.
Key Features
Pros
- Seamless integration with hospital PMS software
- Vet maintains oversight of all prescriptions
- Branded storefront builds hospital trust
- Nationwide licensed pharmacy
- Handles compliance and DEA regulations
Considerations
- Only available through participating veterinary hospitals
- Pricing set by individual hospital
- Not available for direct consumer ordering
VetCostIQ never dispenses or approves medication directly. Platform information is provided for educational purposes. Always verify licensing and prescription requirements directly with the pharmacy.
