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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 06, 2011 Meeting Information VCA ANTECH, INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 15, 2011 Date: June 06, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM PDT Location: 12401 West Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, California, 90064 You are receiving this communication because you hold VCA ANTECH, INC. shares in the above named company. 12401 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). R1.0.0.11699 We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. 1 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain 0000106075 proxy materials and voting instructions.

 


 

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report/10K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 23, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods R1.0.0.11699 Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special 2 requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. 0000106075 Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 


 

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Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote            FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors            Nominees 01 John B. Chickering, Jr. 02 John Heil            The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5. 2 Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2011. Re-approval of the material terms of the performance goals under the VCA Antech, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive 3 Plan. 4 Re-approval of the material terms of the performance goals under the VCA Antech, Inc. 2007 Cash Incentive            Plan. 5 Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers. The Board of Directors recommends you vote 3 YEARS on the following proposal: 6 Advisory vote on the frequency of holding future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers. NOTE: PROPOSALS TO BE VOTED ON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ARE LISTED ABOVE ALONG WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATIONS. R1.0.0.11699 THE NOMINEES FOR CLASS III DIRECTOR, IF ELECTED, WILL SERVE A TERM OF THREE YEARS. 3 0000106075