This article is number 23 in a series of profiles of the Cobb Chamber’s 2015 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Check back with Chamber Ink everyday in May for a new profile on a different Top 25 Business. We will wrap up the series on June 1 with the announcement of the 2015 Small Business of the Year.
From its warehouse in Kennesaw, Ga., Veterinary Products, Inc. (VPI) distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment to veterinary clinics around throughout the community and beyond. The company endorses 25 ancillary business services that are germane to operating veterinary hospitals.
To compete against industry giants, VPI has developed innovative products and services that consistently meet their customers’ needs and save them money. By separating packages of high-volume, multi-unit products, VPI can sell units individually – keeping costs low for clients. VPI also partnered with a domestic manufacturer for digital x-ray systems, eliminating the middle-man costs and saving veterinarians $20,000. For VPI, offering veterinarians the lowest price is not enough, the company goes above and beyond to serve its customers, guaranteeing same day delivery for clinics within a 45 mile radius of the warehouse.
Business Profile:
Owner: Noam Zelman, DVM, Bob MacDonald
Industry: Veterinary Distributor
Year Established: 1994
Location: Kennesaw
Number of Employees: Full-time: 13, Part-time: 1, Sub-contractors: 6
Percentage of Growth in 2014: 7.9%
Did You Know?: Veterinary Products, Inc. offers a one-time investment of $1,200 and with that the veterinary hospital receives 100 shares of stock which provides equal ownership in the company and participation in the profits semi-annually.
Website: www.vpivets.com
