Company Profile
Company Overview
About us
We are a value-added specialty distributor serving the U.S. and Canadian dental supply and the U.S., Canadian and U.K. animal health supply markets. Patterson operates through its two market-leading business units, Patterson Dental and Patterson Animal Health, offering similar products and services to different customer bases.
Patterson Dental
Our dental division provides differentiated products, services and solutions throughout North America. We partner with oral health professionals to create an improved patient experience and practice lifestyle.
Patterson Animal Health
Our animal health division provides consumable supplies, equipment, software, diagnostic products, vaccines and pharmaceuticals to both companion animal and large animal markets in the U.S. and U.K.
Learn more at pattersoncompanies.com.
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Company details
Website
http://www.pattersoncompanies.com/
Year founded
1877
Company type
Public Company
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialties
Dental supplies, Dental technology, Animal health supplies, Animal health technology, Veterinary supplies, Veterinary technology, and Logistics
Company History
A legacy of innovation, focused on the future
Patterson has always upheld a simple philosophy to help build our customers’ success: providing the most innovative products at competitive prices, delivered with personal service and satisfaction guarantee.
This rich history started in 1877 when John Patterson and his brother Myron Fayette (M.F.) Patterson purchased a Milwaukee drugstore. The young, enterprising brothers soon added dental and surgical supplies to their regular stock of medicines, extracts, toiletries, brushes, perfumes and soaps.
In his horse and buggy travels, M.F. Patterson became impressed with the business potential in the rapidly growing Northwest territories. In agreement with his brother, M.F. acquired the dental interests of their drugstore in 1891, and then moved the Company to St. Paul, Minn. In 1938, John F. Patterson was elected president of the M.F. Patterson Dental Supply Company. By 1959, Patterson operated 40 branch locations. Five years later, W.O. Patterson was named chairman and chief executive officer.
Peter L. Frechette joined Patterson in 1982. As chief executive officer, he led the Company in a series of purchases to broaden its operation base. The 1987 acquisition of D.L. Saslow Co. sparked a series of market consolidating activity which focused on strengthening the Company's national position as well as diversifying product and technology offerings.
The early 2000s saw the Company reach $1 billion in sales through continued acquisitions of privately held family-run businesses like that of Guggenheim Brothers Dental Supply Co., as well as its diversification into a broader set of healthcare-driven markets, including veterinary supplies. James W. Wiltz was named chief executive officer in 2005.
Patterson is still proud to be headquartered in St. Paul and is currently led by CEO Scott Anderson. The Company continues expanding its market presence through acquisitions and internal startups, as well as by bolstering the value-added capabilities of both Patterson Dental and Patterson Animal Health.
Benefits
Benefits
At Patterson, we believe in the uniqueness of each employee. For this reason, we’ve designed a Total Pay Package that includes a variety of programs in which employees may participate. We are proud to offer a competitive package that meets the needs of our employees for the present, while providing a source of security for the future.
Health and wellness
Medical, dental and vision programs
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Personal accident insurance
Personal Time Off (for eligible employees)
Retirement and savings programs
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Company-funded plan that allocates stock to retirement accounts for eligible employees at the end of each fiscal year
Educational Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount programs
Patterson Employee Discounts