VCA Antech, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): WOOF)
Company Description
Phone: 310-571-6500
Fax: 310-571-6700
Toll Free: 800-966-1822
Rankings
- S&P 400
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This link will open in a new window When VCA Antech says health care has gone to the dogs, it means it. VCA operates the nation's largest chain of animal hospitals -- about 470 in some 40 states. Its hospitals offer basic wellness checkups, dental care, neutering and spaying, vaccinations, and specialty surgeries. With about 40 diagnostic laboratories nationwide, VCA also interacts with the animal kingdom by testing blood, tissue, and urine samples for more than 16,000 animal hospitals and practices, universities, and government agencies. Founded in 1986 as Veterinary Centers of America, the company grows by purchasing other animal hospitals and veterinary product suppliers. Baillie Gifford & Co. owns about 10% of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key VCA Antech, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): WOOF Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $1,277.5 |
| 2008 Employees | 9,000 |
VCA Antech, Inc. Executives
10 executives listed for VCA Antech, Inc.'s Los Angeles, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Robert Antin | Network |
| SVP and COO | Arthur Antin | Network |
| VP, CFO, and Secretary | Tomas Fuller | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for VCA Antech, Inc.
Demand is driven mainly by the number of cats and dogs kept as pets, which is affected by demographics. The profitability of an individual clinic depends on marketing skills, and by the range of services the practice offers. Large practices enjoy economies of scale in marketing as well as more capital to invest in onsite diagnostic equipment. Small practices can compete effectively by specializing in particular animals or types of treatment, or by serving an exclusive area. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top VCA Antech, Inc. Competitors
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