VCA Animal Hospitals: Difference between revisions

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VCA Animal Hospitals is a network of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada. It provides a wide range of veterinary services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency services. VCA is part of the Mars, Incorporated family of companies, which also includes other pet care brands.

History[edit]

VCA Animal Hospitals was founded in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The company was established with the goal of creating a network of high-quality veterinary hospitals that could provide comprehensive care for pets. Over the years, VCA has grown significantly through the acquisition of individual veterinary practices and small hospital groups.

Services[edit]

VCA Animal Hospitals offer a variety of services to meet the needs of pets and their owners. These services include:

Primary care: Routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care.
Specialty care: Advanced diagnostics and treatments in areas such as oncology, cardiology, and surgery.
Emergency services: 24/7 emergency care for urgent medical situations.
Pet boarding and grooming: Additional services to support pet owners.

Locations[edit]

VCA Animal Hospitals operates over 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Each hospital is staffed with experienced veterinarians and support staff who are dedicated to providing high-quality care.

Affiliations[edit]

VCA is part of the Mars, Incorporated family, which is known for its commitment to pet care. Mars also owns other well-known pet care brands, including Banfield Pet Hospital and BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital.

Related pages[edit]

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-== VCA Animal Hospitals ==
+{{About|the veterinary hospital network|other uses|VCA (disambiguation)}}
 [[File:VCA_Animal_Hospitals_logo.png|thumb|right|VCA Animal Hospitals logo]]
-'''VCA Animal Hospitals''' is a network of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada. It is one of the largest providers of pet health care services in North America, offering a wide range of medical and surgical services for pets.
+'''VCA Animal Hospitals''' is a network of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada. It provides a wide range of veterinary services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency services. VCA is part of the Mars, Incorporated family of companies, which also includes other pet care brands.
-== History ==
+==History==
-VCA Animal Hospitals was founded in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The company was established by three veterinarians: Neil Tauber, Robert Antin, and Arthur Antin. Initially, VCA focused on acquiring and managing veterinary hospitals, and it quickly expanded its network across the United States.
+VCA Animal Hospitals was founded in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The company was established with the goal of creating a network of high-quality veterinary hospitals that could provide comprehensive care for pets. Over the years, VCA has grown significantly through the acquisition of individual veterinary practices and small hospital groups.
-In 2017, VCA was acquired by [[Mars, Incorporated]], a global leader in pet care, for approximately $9.1 billion. This acquisition allowed VCA to further expand its services and integrate with Mars Petcare's other veterinary and pet care businesses.
+==Services==
+VCA Animal Hospitals offer a variety of services to meet the needs of pets and their owners. These services include:
-== Services ==
+* [[Primary care]]: Routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care.
-VCA Animal Hospitals provide a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including:
+* [[Specialty care]]: Advanced diagnostics and treatments in areas such as [[oncology]], [[cardiology]], and [[surgery]].
+* [[Emergency services]]: 24/7 emergency care for urgent medical situations.
+* [[Pet boarding]] and [[grooming]]: Additional services to support pet owners.
-* Preventive care and wellness exams
+==Locations==
-* Diagnostic services
+VCA Animal Hospitals operates over 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada. Each hospital is staffed with experienced veterinarians and support staff who are dedicated to providing high-quality care.
-* Surgery
-* Dentistry
-* Emergency and critical care
-* Specialty services such as oncology, cardiology, and neurology
-VCA also offers pet boarding, grooming, and training services at many of its locations.
+==Affiliations==
+VCA is part of the [[Mars, Incorporated]] family, which is known for its commitment to pet care. Mars also owns other well-known pet care brands, including [[Banfield Pet Hospital]] and [[BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital]].
-== Locations ==
+==Related pages==
-VCA operates over 1,000 animal hospitals across the United States and Canada. Each hospital is staffed with experienced veterinarians and veterinary technicians who are dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets.
+* [[Veterinary medicine]]
-== Community Involvement ==
-VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to supporting the communities it serves. The company participates in various charitable activities, including pet adoption events and partnerships with animal shelters and rescue organizations. VCA also offers free initial health exams for newly adopted pets from participating shelters.
-== Related Pages ==
 * [[Mars, Incorporated]]
-* [[Veterinary medicine]]
+* [[Banfield Pet Hospital]]
-* [[Pet care]]
+* [[BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital]]
-== References ==
-* "Mars to Acquire VCA for $9.1 Billion." ''The New York Times'', January 9, 2017.
-* "VCA Animal Hospitals: About Us." VCA Animal Hospitals Official Website.
+{{Veterinary medicine}}
 [[Category:Veterinary hospitals]]
 [[Category:Companies established in 1986]]
-[[Category:American companies established in 1986]]
+[[Category:Mars, Incorporated]]
-[[Category:Companies based in Los Angeles, California]]