The expanded facility enhances service to
veterinarians throughout the greater Midwest region
PORTLAND, Maine, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Covetrus®, a global leader in animal-health
technology and services, today announced the opening of a new
state-of-the-art distribution center in Grimes, Iowa, that will provide veterinarians
with access to more than 5,000 product offerings used to manage vet
practices and treat large and small animals. The company is moving
to a larger facility to meet the growing demand for its products
and services in the greater Midwest region.
"The new center will be our distribution
hub for veterinary practices across the greater Midwest
region."
The facility will primarily serve veterinarians and their
practices in Arkansas,
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Michigan, Montana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South
Dakota, North Dakota,
Texas, Wyoming and Wisconsin.
Measuring more than 80,000 square feet, the new energy-efficient
distribution center will maintain a comprehensive selection of
products and solutions designed to meet the day-to-day needs of
veterinarians and their practices. It will also feature walk in
support whereby a veterinarian can visit the facility to pick up
products or get other assistance. The expanded facility also allows
for greater inventory depth and operational efficiencies, as well
as future operational growth.
"When it comes to providing veterinarians with the supplies and
solutions they need to thrive, Covetrus is there for them," said
Todd Worthington, Senior Director of
Operations and Logistics at Covetrus. "The new distribution center
in Grimes, which is one of 13
facilities in the U.S., will be our distribution hub for veterinary
practices across the greater Midwest region. Whether the
veterinarian is treating large animals, such as horses, or small
ones like dogs and cats, the products they need can be found at
Covetrus. Located in central Iowa,
the new distribution center is able to fulfil customer orders
quickly and efficiently so they can treat the animals in their
care."
The new facility will employ more than 40 individuals. New
openings at this location will be posted on the careers sections at
www.covetrus.com/careers.
About Covetrus
Covetrus is a global leader in animal
health technology and services. Our mission is to drive better
financial and clinical outcomes for veterinarians. We bring
together innovative products, technology and services into a
holistic solution that helps make it easier for veterinarians to
manage their practice and care for pets. Vets are at the center of
everything we do. Together we are reimagining and redefining the
world of veterinary medicine to improve animal health for today and
tomorrow. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine with more than 5,700 employees
serving over 100,000 veterinary customers around the globe. For
more information about Covetrus visit www.covetrus.com.
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