The Cooperative Difference

Why TVC?

What Sets Us Apart

The Veterinary Cooperative (TVC) is a member-owned and member-led collective of independently owned veterinary hospitals working together for mutual success. As a cooperative, TVC operates on shared ownership—profits are returned to members, and decisions are made by those who own and use the cooperative. Together, we strengthen independence, enhance buying power, and build a community that truly cares.

Shareholder Profit Dividends

TVC is the only GPO returning profits directly to its members through Shareholder Profit Dividends- rewarding your participation in the Cooperative.

No Recurring Fees

There are no on-going membership dues, hidden fees, or hidden holdbacks- just transparent savings and shared success.

Cooperative Buying Power

As a member-owned cooperative, TVC unites thousands of independent veterinary hospitals to create powerful collective buying strength that benefits every shareholder.

Unmatched Education

TVC provides high-quality continuing education at no cost to our members. Through webinars, virtual events, and live conferences, we empower veterinary teams to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

Community That Cares

More than a list of members, TVC is a supportive community of peers and partners who believe in growing together, celebrating each other, and contributing to the collective success.

Independence & Autonomy

TVC protects your autonomy. We encourage and support independent ownership, allow you to continue to make your own decisions, and thrive on your own terms with the power of the cooperative behind you.

More Than a Buying Group

Our Mission & Vision

At The Veterinary Cooperative, our mission is to empower independents—preserving their voice, their profession, and the spirit corporates can’t replicate. Through cooperative partnership, we unite veterinarians and suppliers to strengthen practices, elevate animal care, and share in mutual success.

The Seven Guiding

Cooperative Principles

Voluntary & Open Membership

We welcome all independently owned veterinary practices to join TVC without discrimination.

Democratic Member Control

Every voice matters. Each TVC shareholder has an equal vote and shared responsibility in decision making.

Members' Economic Participation

TVC members power the cooperative’s success through their collective participation. The more we engage and grow together, the more everyone benefits.

Autonomy & Independence

TVC doesn’t own or control veterinary hospitals—we empower them. Each member practice maintains full autonomy to run their business and practice medicine as they see best.

Education, Training, & Information

TVC provides lifelong learning, continuing education, training, and shared knowledge—helping members and their teams grow stronger together.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives

TVC partners with other cooperatives to share knowledge, amplify impact, and strengthen the cooperative community across industries.

Concern for Community

TVC and its members invest in the communities we serve—supporting animal welfare, local initiatives, and environmental sustainability.

Upholding the Cooperative Spirit

TVC's Cooperative Pledge

The Cooperative Pledge is our shared promise to strengthen the independent veterinary community by supporting one another, our partners, and the principles that define TVC. Each year, shareholders affirm their commitment to the vitality, autonomy, and shared success of the cooperative we own together through the Cooperative Pledge.

Our ongoing promise to the independent veterinary community and those we serve:

We will support the cooperative's mission.
We will advance the cooperative's impact.
We will represent the cooperative's values.
We will prioritize the cooperative's allies.

By signing the Cooperative Pledge, we honor our shared responsibility to protect independence, promote collaboration, and ensure a thriving future for veterinary medicine built on cooperation- not consolidation.