MWI Animal Health
Animal health distributor and technology solutions provider for veterinarians and producers.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
MWI Animal Health is an animal health distributor and technology solutions provider serving veterinarians and producers. Its name derives from the initials of Millard Wallace Ickes, a DVM known as "Doc," who in the mid-1970s converted cages in the back of his Idaho veterinary clinic into storage units, founding a distribution company. The business today says it operates on the same principles, serving veterinary practices, producers and dealers across the continental United States, and has joined AmerisourceBergen. It offers medications, supplies, equipment, office supplies and e-commerce ordering tools, and supports the VetOne brand of animal health products.
History
The name MWI comes from the initials of Millard Wallace Ickes, a DVM and accomplished equestrian affectionately known as "Doc." In the mid-1970s, based on a decade of running his mixed animal veterinary hospital in Idaho, he recognized that veterinarians in the northwest region were too isolated from manufacturers to receive quality service and too small to qualify for large discounted purchases. He converted cages in the back of his veterinary clinic into storage units, and a distribution company was born. MWI states that the business today operates in the same way Doc's did, recognizing challenges in the animal health industry and developing practical solutions. As it added to its portfolio of companies and joined a best-in-class organization like AmerisourceBergen, it prioritized expanding capabilities and services. Today, with access to global resources and best practices, it serves veterinary practices, producers and dealers, and every species type across the continental United States.
Products and positioning
A catalyst for change in animal health, committed to "thinking forward" and collaborating with veterinarians and producers to innovate solutions that enhance animal care and profitability.
VetOne
A premium brand of products for everyday animal healthcare needs, backed by MWI Animal Health, including CaniBendan Chewable Tablets (pimobendan chewable tablets), described as the first-to-market generic.
Furscription
A platform for hassle-free prescription management, managing online and local pharmacy requests with AI-driven tools.
Equipment health solution
A solution to manage equipment in one place, aimed at reducing downtime, improving efficiency and saving money.
MWI Office Supply
Offers ink, toner, paper towels, janitorial supplies and over 40,000 other products with free shipping, loyalty points and featured discounts.
Recent events
Anivive and MWI Animal Health collaborate on LAVERDIA-CA1 access[5]
Reported:
Anivive announced a collaboration with MWI Animal Health to accelerate veterinarians' access to LAVERDIA-CA1, which was in stock and available to order through MWI.
Airvet and MWI Animal Health announce collaboration[6]
Reported:
Airvet announced a collaboration with MWI Animal Health to offer Airvet’s connected care and teletriage services to MWI’s network of veterinary practices in North America.
Sources6 sources
- 1MWI Animal Health | Animal health distributor and technology solutions provider for veterinarians and producersmwiah.com
- 2Productsmwiah.com
- 3Our History | MWI Animal Healthmwiah.com
- 4VetOne Veterinary Medications & Supplies | MWI Animal Healthmwiah.com
- 5Anivive与MWI Animal Health合作推广LAVERDIA-CA1供应prnewswire.com
- 6Airvet与MWI Animal Health宣布合作prnewswire.com
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