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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Patterson Companies have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Patterson Companies employees are -18% more likely to recommend Patterson Companies as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Patterson Companies is rated below average by 80 employees, across various culture dimensions. Patterson Companies employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Patterson Companies’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Patterson Companies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Patterson Companies is rated C-
Last updated 2 months ago
Patterson Companies ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 52 Patterson Companies employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Patterson Companies improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The second shift is a team, everybody works together.
What are some of the best things about your team?We work together to get the job done everyday.
What are some of the best things about your team?My team lacks support so we support one another. We are invested in each others success. Its simple.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?speed up the interviewing process
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication from top down. Recognizing, compensating and appreciating their loyal long-term employees. No pay transparency within company.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I do not feel undervalued, I feel overwhelmed with my current workload. My compensation at this time feels okay, It is the cost of benefits that make my compensation look low.
Patterson Companies is an industry-leading specialty distributor serving the dental, veterinary and rehabilitation supply markets.
Our mission is to lead select specialty markets in creating value for our customers and growth for our company through our products, services, technology and relationships, while providing personal and professional growth for our employees. Patterson employees hold tightly to our core values of partnership, integrity and innovation.
| Headquarter | 1031 Mendota Heights Rd. Saint Paul, MN 55120 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | pattersoncompanies.com |
| Founding Date | 1877 |
| Tel | (651)686-1600 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PDCO |
| Jobs | jobs.pattersoncompanies.com |
Patterson Companies competitors include Henry Schein. Patterson Companies ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Patterson Companies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

80 employees at Patterson Companies have reviewed Patterson Companies across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 80 Patterson Companies employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Patterson Companies are not very pleased with their total compensation at Patterson Companies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Patterson Companies are generally satisfied with their team. 80 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Patterson Companies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Patterson Companies believe the environment at Patterson Companies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Patterson Companies is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Patterson Companies work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Patterson Companies are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Patterson Companies is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Patterson Companies employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Patterson Companies 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Patterson Companies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Patterson Companies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Patterson Companies’s CEO Mark Walchirk started in this role in 2018. Mark’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mark in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Mark Walchirk’s employees rank Patterson Companies in the Top 50% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 35% for Leadership. When compared to Patterson Companies’s competitors, Mark Walchirk ranks below Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman.
The Patterson Companies Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Mark Walchirk, President of Patterson Dental North America David Misiak, and Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Ann Gugino
Mark Walchirk CEO / President
Mark Walchirk serves as the CEO / President of Patterson Companies.
David Misiak President of Patterson Dental North America
Mr. David G. Misiak, also known as Dave has been President of Patterson Dental North America at Patterson Companies, Inc... read more
Ann Gugino Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
Ms. Ann B. Gugino has been the Chief Financial Officer at Patterson Companies, Inc. since November 01, 2014 and has been... read more
Paul Guggenheim President of Patterson Dental - Western Region
Mr. Paul A. Guggenheim serves as President of Patterson Dental - Western Region at Patterson Companies, Inc. Mr.... read more
Scott Anderson Non-Officer Special Advisor
Mr. Scott P. Anderson has been Non-Officer Special Advisor of Patterson Companies, Inc since June 1, 2017. Previously,... read more
Les B. Korsh VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Les B. Korsh has been the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Patterson Companies, Inc. since July... read more
Neil A. Schrimsher Director
Mr. Neil A. Schrimsher has been the Chief Executive Officer of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. since October 25,... read more
Sean Michael Muniz VP of Operations & Program Director of Next Gen System Core Team
Mr. Sean Michael Muniz has been the Vice President of Operations at Patterson Companies, Inc. since November 2012 and... read more
George L. Henriques President of Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Mr. George L. Henriques has been the President of Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc. at Patterson Companies, Inc. since... read more
How much do people at Patterson Companies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Patterson Companies is $98,669, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $166,349, or $79 per hour.
At Patterson Companies, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,349 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,663 annually. Average Patterson Companies salaries by department include: Sales at $64,801, Customer Support at $70,128, Operations at $83,896, and Business Development at $96,092. Half of Patterson Companies salaries are above $166,349.
42 employees at Patterson Companies rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 129 ratings) while 40 employees at Patterson Companies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $115k | $115k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $160k | $160k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $204k | $204k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $224k | $224k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $227k | $227k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Patterson Companies across various culture dimensions.
Patterson Companies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Patterson Companies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Patterson Companies applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
IT | 7% | |
HR | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Saint Paul | 27% | |
Wyoming | 7% | |
Boston | 7% | |
Tampa | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
What is Patterson Companies address?
Patterson Companies location is at 1031 Mendota Heights Rd.
Who is the CEO of Patterson Companies?
Patterson Companies CEO is Mark Walchirk, their score by employees is 62
What is Patterson Companies eNPS?
The eNPS for Patterson Companies is -18
What is Patterson Companies revenue?
Patterson Companies revenue is $6B
What is the salary for QA in Patterson Companies?
QA average salary in the US is 65k