Covetrus

Covetrus is a global animal-health company that provides veterinary practices with pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, diagnostic products, and cloud-based practice management software. Formed from the merger of Henry Schein Animal Health and Vets First Choice, the company focuses on helping veterinarians manage their clinics more efficiently while improving pet-owner engagement and medication compliance. Its offerings include wholesale distribution, prescription management, and technology tools for companion-animal and equine practices.

A charge with a descriptor like “CHK REC PREAUTH Covetrus Portland ME” typically appears when a veterinary clinic or related business is using Covetrus for product ordering, prescription fulfillment, payment processing, or practice-management services. The transaction may be a one-time purchase of supplies, a recurring software or service fee, a pharmacy-related charge for client prescriptions, or a preauthorization/verification of a payment method before final settlement. In many cases, the underlying customer is a veterinary hospital, clinic, or animal-health provider using Covetrus as its backend supplier or payment processor.

If you’re unsure about a Covetrus charge, first check with the veterinary clinic or animal-health provider you recently visited, as their invoices or receipts may note Covetrus as the pharmacy, supplier, or software provider. You can also review your email confirmations and clinic statements for references to Covetrus or its online pharmacy portals. For unresolved questions, contact the veterinary practice directly with the date and amount of the charge, or reach out to Covetrus via the contact options on their website; they can help identify the associated clinic account and transaction details. If you suspect fraud, notify your bank or card issuer promptly and request to dispute the transaction while any investigation is underway.