MWI Veterinary Supply Co. History

Millard Wallace Ickes, DVM, founded MWI in Nampa, Idaho, in 1976 to address the needs of veterinarians in the Northwest. As the word spread that MWI offered quality service and competitive pricing, the business grew rapidly. Today, MWI’s growth continues because we know that we won’t be successful unless you are, and we continue to develop solutions centered on your success.

Our Mission and Core Values

MWI’s mission is to be the best resource to the veterinary profession by delivering superior value, efficiency and innovation.

Core Values

• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Dedication
• Innovation
• Quality

We are confident that you will see our commitment to these Core Values and our Mission Statement in every interaction you have with our Team Members.

Becoming an MWI Team Member

Our company culture fosters the “can-do” spirit and a “whatever it takes” approach to customer service. We have a diverse workforce, many of whom are long-term employees who embrace our core values of customer service, integrity, dedication, innovation, and quality. Each has a passion for what they do in support of our mission: MWI will be the best resource to the veterinary profession by delivering superior value, efficiency, and innovation.

At MWI, we care about our team members. We provide a number of opportunities to support their professional needs as well as their personal needs for themselves and for their families. We do so by offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, group life and voluntary life insurance, income protection plan, long-term disability, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, paid time off donation program, bereavement & jury duty leave, employee assistance plan, tuition assistance, training opportunities, adoption assistance, volunteer program , fitness reimbursements, health fairs, wellness competitions, discounted banking services, discounted entertainment tickets and worker’s compensation insurance.

MWI Veterinary Supply is an EOE/AA Employer. We consider applicants for all open positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status. MWI participates in the Dept of Homeland Security E-Verify program, an internet-based employment eligibility verification system.