About
Vetcove is the go-to procurement hub for veterinary professionals, designed to eliminate the inefficiency of managing multiple distributor websites and phone calls. By connecting your existing vendor accounts — including Henry Schein, Patterson Vet, MWI, and others — Vetcove pulls in your special and GPO pricing automatically so you always see accurate, personalized costs. Users can search across all connected supplier catalogs simultaneously, view real-time inventory availability and estimated restock dates, and compare per-unit pricing to make the best purchasing decision quickly. Once items are selected, they are added directly to the respective supplier carts, and checkout can be completed without ever leaving the Vetcove platform. Beyond price comparison, Vetcove offers cash-back deals, hospital group purchasing support, and a community forum where inventory managers can discuss products and share best practices. The platform is officially recognized by trusted veterinary organizations including the AVMA and is completely free for veterinary clinics and nonprofits. Whether you're a seasoned inventory manager or new to veterinary purchasing, Vetcove dramatically cuts ordering time, helps clinics stick to budgets, and makes supply chain management far less stressful.
Key Features
- Multi-Supplier Price Comparison: Search every connected vendor catalog simultaneously and see real-time, customized pricing — including your special and GPO rates — in a single view.
- Real-Time Inventory Availability: Instantly see which suppliers have an item in stock, which have it in alternate warehouses, and when backordered products are expected to return.
- Unified Cart & Checkout: Add items to multiple supplier carts at once and complete checkout for all vendors without ever leaving the Vetcove interface.
- Cash Back Deals & Promotions: Access exclusive cash-back offers and promotions surfaced in real time as you browse, helping clinics maximize savings on routine purchases.
- Hospital Group & GPO Support: Supports group purchasing organizations and hospital networks, automatically applying negotiated contract pricing across all connected accounts.
Use Cases
- A veterinary inventory manager compares real-time pricing for pharmaceuticals like Carprofen and Amoxicillin across all major distributors to find the best cost per unit before placing a weekly order.
- A hospital administrator monitors backorder status for critical supplies and quickly identifies alternative suppliers with available stock to avoid treatment disruptions.
- A multi-location veterinary hospital group uses Vetcove to apply GPO pricing across all practices and standardize purchasing workflows from a central dashboard.
- A new clinic office manager uses Vetcove to onboard quickly, connecting all their supplier accounts in minutes and eliminating the learning curve of navigating multiple vendor portals.
- A veterinary purchaser takes advantage of Vetcove's cash-back deals and promotional alerts to reduce monthly supply costs without changing their preferred vendors.
Pros
- Completely Free for Vet Clinics: Vetcove is free to use for veterinary clinics and nonprofits, with no subscription fees or hidden costs, making it accessible to practices of all sizes.
- Massive Time Savings: Consolidating supplier research, pricing comparison, and checkout into one platform cuts ordering time in half compared to managing individual vendor websites.
- Accurate, Personalized Pricing: Syncs directly with your existing vendor accounts to display your actual negotiated, special, and GPO pricing — not generic list prices.
- Broad Supplier Coverage: Integrates with all major veterinary distributors, giving clinics comprehensive market visibility in a single search.
Cons
- Veterinary Industry Only: Vetcove is purpose-built for veterinary practices and is not applicable to other healthcare or general procurement use cases.
- Requires Existing Vendor Accounts: To access personalized pricing and place orders, users must already have established accounts with their respective suppliers.
- Dependent on Supplier Integration: Pricing and stock accuracy rely on live connections to each vendor's systems, which may occasionally experience sync delays or outages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vetcove really free?
Yes, Vetcove is completely free for veterinary clinics and nonprofit organizations. There are no subscription fees, and the platform generates revenue through other means such as partnerships and promotions.
Which suppliers are supported on Vetcove?
Vetcove integrates with all major veterinary distributors including Henry Schein, Patterson Vet, MWI/AmerisourceBergen, Midwest Vet, and many others. You connect your existing web accounts for each vendor.
Will my special or GPO pricing show correctly?
Yes. When you link your existing vendor accounts, Vetcove pulls in your negotiated, special, and GPO pricing automatically so all displayed prices match what you'd see on each supplier's website.
Can I actually place orders through Vetcove?
Yes. You can add products to your supplier carts and complete checkout directly within Vetcove, without needing to navigate to each vendor's individual website.
Is Vetcove endorsed by veterinary organizations?
Yes. Vetcove is the official purchasing platform of several trusted veterinary organizations, including a partnership with the AVMA to launch AVMA Direct Connect for veterinary hospitals.
