UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (D) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 21, 2008

VCA Antech, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-16783

95-4097995

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

12401 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90064-1022

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(310) 571-6500
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 21, 2008, VCA Antech, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release which included earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

In the press release, the Company makes reference to non-GAAP financial measures. The Company has reconciled the non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures in the financial schedules titled "Supplemental Operating Data" set forth in the attached press release.

Item 9.01: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

 

99.1

Press release dated February 21, 2008, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 and earnings guidance.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:

February 21, 2008

VCA Antech, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Tomas W. Fuller

By:

Tomas W. Fuller

Its:

Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits

 

99.1

Press release dated February 21, 2008, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 and earnings guidance.

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