Patterson Companies

Patterson Companies Headquarters Location

Saint Paul, MN

Patterson Companies Photos

  • Patterson Dental Team - Hawaii
  • Kits for Kids - Employee Volunteering
  • One of our corporate employees volunteering at Mission Animal Hospital #VTO
  • Dental Sales Employee
About Patterson Companies
Patterson Companies, Inc. is focused on providing the best products, technologies, services and business solutions to the animal and oral health markets. Our comprehensive portfolio, distribution network and supply chain are equaled only by our focused and passionate people. Patterson strengthens the dental and animal health markets in North America and the United Kingdom. From small, private practices to large group networks and production operations, we guide our customers with bold solutions and a personal touch. We are much more than a distributor – we are an indispensable partner. We are passionate. We are focused. We are people-first. We are always advancing. We are Patterson.

Patterson Dental is one of North America’s largest distributors of consumable dental products, equipment and software, turnkey digital solutions and value-added services to dentists and dental laboratories.

Patterson Veterinary is a leading full-line distributor of consumable veterinary supplies, equipment and software, diagnostic products, vaccines and pharmaceuticals to veterinary practices in North America and the United Kingdom.

Animal Health International is a leading full-line distributor of animal health products, services and technologies to the North American production animal market.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.

Life at Patterson
Patterson Companies is growing with cutting edge opportunities. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is talented people who embrace a forward-thinking, results-driven culture. We value the diverse talents and abilities our employees bring to Patterson. They’re critical to our consistent growth, best-in-class customer experience, and overall organizational success. Patterson isn’t just a place to work, it’s a partner that cares about your success!
D&I is at the Center of All We Do
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.

Diversity and Inclusion
At Patterson, Diversity and Inclusion is not a line item, a project, or a bullet point in a company memo. Diversity and Inclusion is at the center of all we do. It connects to our People-First values, impacting our employees and customers around the world.

Patterson is committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment where people are valued for their uniqueness and differences. We strive to provide an environment where all individuals thrive, fostering a culture in which the contributions and achievements of all our employees are celebrated. We also value the role diversity plays in our mission to strengthen our position as an industry leader and trusted partner in healthcare. Patterson employees have assured a safe, non-discriminatory workplace with equal employment opportunities.

Patterson's Benefits
Patterson is committed to the overall health and wellness of our employees. We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our employees. Benefits offered include:

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, an integrated wellness program as well as company-paid
short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Stock Ownership
Plan (ESOP) and offer cost savings now with our Patterson Perks savings.
• Strong work-life balance and provide generous paid time off (PTO), holiday pay and floating holidays.
• We offer a robust Educational Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and have a Dollars for Doers program that grants money to nonprofits where
employees volunteer
• Maternity Leave (up to 12 weeks of full pay) All other eligible parents, including dads and partners,
receive up to four weeks of full pay. And, we offer adoption leave with four paid weeks of leave
Patterson Foundation: Positively Impacting Lives and Our Communities
The Patterson Foundation was founded by Patterson employees in 2000 and has donated millions of dollars to oral and animal health nonprofit organizations. Its mission is to positively impact lives through higher education scholarships for the dependents of Patterson employees and grants to nonprofit organizations in the oral and animal health fields, with a preference to organizations that our employees volunteer and value in their communities.

In 2019, Patterson employees donated over 2,800 volunteer hours and the Patterson Foundation further fueled their impact by donating more than $16,000 in Dollars for Doers funds to those organizations. As a collective effort, the Patterson Foundation prioritizes grant applications by reviewing applications in which a Patterson employee referred or recommended to us, or established a volunteer relationship.


• $13.5 million given since inception

• 1,326 scholarships awarded

• 185 nonprofits supported
Patterson's 2nd Annual Giving Week
In our second annual Giving Week, Patterson employees gave back to their communities in a big way. In just five days of volunteering, collecting items for donation and raising money for charities, we donated more than $138,000 in cash and in-kind donations!

Here are the highlights from Giving Week 2020:

• $87,989 in cash and item donations (U.S. + Canada)
• $38,006 in Dollars for Doers donations from the Patterson Foundation (U.S. + Canada)
• $11,781 raised for the Patterson Foundation
• $1,000 donated to Effingham Humane Society on behalf of the winning trivia team

As a people-first organization, Giving Week 2020 was important to us, our customers and our communities. Thank you to everyone who helped make this annual event a success!
A Patterson Story: Being a Trusted Partner
Part of our vision is to be the most indispensable partner to animal and oral health professionals. When the pandemic hit, we were there to help our customers survive and thrive during an uncertain time. Please watch what they have to say about us #WeArePatterson
Patterson's 2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 Annual Report is now available. Thank you to the hundreds of Patterson employees who sent in selfies to be a part of our #WeArePatterson composite on the back cover. View all annual reports on our Investor Relations page: https://investor.pattersoncompanies.com/investor-relations/financial/default.aspx#section=annual
#WeArePatterson 5K Run/Walk
Thank you to all who participated in our virtual “We are Patterson” 5K run/walk. With 470 Patterson employees, friends, and family from 37 different states participating, together we raised $6,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness group! NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots Mental Health organization and their work is especially needed during this time.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from the #WeArePatterson 5K. Thank you to everyone who helped make this virtual 5K a success!

Number of Employees in Patterson Companies

5,001 to 10,000

Patterson Companies Revenue

$5B to $10B (USD)

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