Patterson Companies, Inc. is a leading distributor of dental and animal health products across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company is organized into three major segments: Dental, Animal Health, and Corporate. Its Dental segment specializes in offering consumable products, advanced technology, and dental equipment, while also providing a wide range of practice optimization solutions including management software and patient education systems. The Animal Health segment is responsible for distributing a variety of products ranging from biologicals and pharmaceuticals to equipment and software, as well as offering private label portfolios to veterinarians, producers, and retailers. The Corporate segment handles customer financing services and miscellaneous product sales. The company serves a diverse range of customers including dentists, healthcare professionals, veterinarians, animal health professionals, and even production animal operators. The company has been in operation since 1877 and is based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota.