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Tractor Supply Company announced it has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare, operating as VIP Petcare and PetVet, from PetIQ.
VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the U.S., operating community clinics in approximately 2,700 retail locations with national and regional retail partners, including 1,700 Tractor Supply locations, across 39 states and serving more than one million pets annually. Bringing VIP Petcare’s veterinary services capabilities in-house strengthens Tractor Supply’s existing pet health platform.
“VIP Petcare has been a strong partner in helping us expand access to affordable pet care. This acquisition builds on the unique combination of assets we have assembled across veterinary services, pet specialty, digital pharmacy and retail stores to better serve the millions of Tractor Supply customers who care for pets and animals, while continuing to support pet parents through VIP Petcare’s broader retail partner network. We believe this transaction strengthens our long-term competitive positioning while leveraging existing infrastructure and customer relationships in a capital-efficient manner,” says Hal Lawton, president and chief executive officer of Tractor Supply. “By bringing together VIP Petcare’s leading veterinary services platform with Tractor Supply’s nationwide footprint, Neighbor’s Club loyalty program and Allivet’s digital pharmacy capabilities, we are creating meaningful opportunities to further leverage our pet care portfolio through a differentiated omnichannel offering. We are incredibly excited to welcome the VIP Petcare team to Tractor Supply as we build the future of pet care together.”
