Veterinary oxygen plant vs. Cylinders — Which Is Right?

Delivered cylinders and on-site generation both supply medical-grade oxygen, but they differ sharply on reliability, cost, safety, and logistics. Here is how an on-site oxygen plant compares to running a clinic on cylinders.

Supply reliability

Cylinders run out and must be swapped — sometimes mid-procedure on a busy day — and depend on delivery schedules you do not control. An on-site plant produces oxygen continuously from ambient air, so supply is always available and scales with your draw.

Cost over time

Cylinders carry recurring rental, delivery, deposits, and hazmat costs that grow with usage. On-site generation replaces those with one flat equipment lease, so a busier clinic does not pay more for oxygen. Most clinics save 20–40% after switching.

Safety and logistics

High-pressure cylinders require careful storage, handling, and hazmat compliance, plus staff time to manage ordering and returns. An on-site system removes the storage footprint and the logistics, with continuous oxygen-purity monitoring built in.

Key benefits

Frequently asked questions

Is on-site oxygen as pure as cylinder oxygen?

ON2 systems produce medical-grade oxygen and monitor purity continuously, supplying the concentration veterinary surgery and anesthesia require — without the logistics of delivered cylinders.

What happens if the power goes out?

ON2 can configure backup and redundancy options for facilities that need guaranteed continuity. Talk to ON2 about the right setup for your clinic.

Do I still need any cylinders as backup?

Many clinics keep a small emergency reserve, but on-site generation covers day-to-day demand continuously, ending routine dependence on delivered cylinders.

Compare generation to cylinders for your clinic

Use the calculator for a preliminary system and price estimate, or ask ON2 to review your clinic’s requirements.