Caitec Inc. Acquires VetPet Box Subscription Service

Tractor Supply Company Acquires VIP Petcare Veterinary Services from PetIQ (Bansk Group)

May 28, 2026

Healthcare Services

Tractor Supply Company acquired VIP Petcare, the veterinary services business of PetIQ (a Bansk Group company). VIP Petcare is the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the United States, operating community clinics in ~2,700 retail locations across 39 states.

VetCor Acquires People, Pets & Vets

September 7, 2022

Veterinary

VetCor, a PE-backed operator of veterinary practices (portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners and Cressey & Company), has acquired People, Pets & Vets (PPV), a veterinarian-led network of more than 150 animal hospitals across the western and southern United States. The deal expands VetCor's national footprint and combines two multi-location veterinary operators to broaden clinical resources, support services and career opportunities for veterinary teams.

One Vet Acquires Veterinarians.org

September 28, 2021

Veterinary

Pet care platform One Vet has acquired Veterinarians.org, an informational website that provides up-to-date veterinary health information for pet parents. The acquisition will integrate Veterinarians.org's content into One Vet’s platform to help make veterinary care more accessible, faster, and more affordable for pet owners.

Caitec Acquires KitNipBox

August 4, 2021

Consumer Products

Caitec Inc., a portfolio company of Fairchild Capital Partners, has acquired KitNipBox, the leading monthly cat subscription box founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City. The acquisition expands Caitec's pet product offerings into the cat category and bolsters its direct-to-consumer and digital marketing capabilities; Needham & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to KitNipBox.

Covetrus to Acquire VCP, Veterinary Wellness Plan Platform

June 30, 2021

Healthcare Services

Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VCP, a veterinary wellness plan administration platform serving around 1,000 veterinary practices. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, and will be integrated with Covetrus’ practice management and prescription management software.

Fairchild Capital Partners Invests in Caitec Corp

November 17, 2020

Consumer Products

Fairchild Capital Partners, a Buffalo, New York–based private equity firm, completed a growth capital investment in Caitec Corp, a Halethorpe, Maryland manufacturer and distributor of pet toys and supplies. The investment will support Caitec’s organic growth initiatives and enable the company to pursue strategic acquisitions and expand product availability across retail and e‑commerce channels.