Summary
Heska Corporation sells veterinary and animal health diagnostic and specialty products for canine and feline healthcare markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Spain, and Switzerland. The company offers Element DC, Element DCX, Element DC5x veterinary chemistry analyzers for blood chemistry and electrolyte analysis; Element RC, Element RCX, and Element RC3X chemistry systems for blood chemistry and electrolyte analysis; Element HT5 and scil Vet abc Plus veterinary hematology analyzers to measure blood cell and platelet count, and hemoglobin levels; Element POC blood gas and electrolyte analyzers; Element i immunodiagnostic analyzers; and Element COAG and Element AIM veterinary analyzers. It also provides HeskaView Telecytology that provides in-clinic automated microscopic slide scanning and computing equipment; IV infusion pumps; digital radiography hardware and mobile digital radiography products; ultrasound systems; Cloudbank, a Web-based image storage solution; point-of-care products to detect antigens and antibodies associated with infectious and parasitic diseases of animals; Tri-Heart Plus chewable tablets for the treatment of canine heartworm infection, and ascarid and hookworm infections; and allergy products and services, including ALLERCEPT definitive allergen panels, and therapy shots or drops. In addition, the company provides a line of bovine vaccines; biological and pharmaceutical products to other animal health companies; and turnkey services comprising research, licensing, production, labeling, and packaging; and validation support and distribution services. It sells its products to veterinarians through a telephone sales force, and third-party distributors; and trade shows, print advertising, and other distribution relationships. The company was formerly known as Paravax, Inc. and changed its name to Heska Corporation in 1995. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Loveland, Colorado.
History
Heska was started as Loveland Products Company in 1988 and renamed Heska Corporation in 1991. It has provided advanced diagnostic systems to the veterinary markets since its inception. In 2013, Heska acquired OcuPN, expanded its imaging technology, and created Heska Imaging. The acquisition of Domoso in 2017 was part of a strategy to offer wound care and pain relief products.
Mission
Heska strives to inspire wellness and improve the well-being of companion animals and the people who care for them.
Vision
Heska is committed to advancing veterinary medicine through innovative products and services that address the needs of companion animals and their owners.
Key Team
Mr. Christopher D. Sveen (EVP, Chief Admn. Officer, Gen. Counsel, Corp. Sec. & Pres of Diamond Animal Health)
Mr. Steven M. Eyl (Exec. VP, Chief Commercial Officer & Pres of scil animal care company)
Ms. Eleanor F. Baker (Exec. VP, MD & COO of scil animal care company)
Daniel J. Pollack (VP of Imaging Operations, Treasurer & Assistant Sec.)
Laurie E. Peterson (VP of Heska Des Moines)
Mr. Jon Aagaard (Director of Investor Relations)
Mr. Anthony C. Providenti Jr. (Exec. VP of Corp. Devel.)
Recognition and Awards
Heska has been awarded National Animal Health Monitor Readers' Choice Best in Class Awards for diagnostic instruments and veterinary software for four consecutive years .
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