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 24, 2004
VCA Antech, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-16783 95-4097995
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12401 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90064-1022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(310) 571-6500
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on February 24,
2004, regarding earnings guidance, which is incorporated herein by reference. A
copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated February 24, 2004, regarding earnings
guidance.
99.2 Press release dated February 24, 2004, regarding earnings for
the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003.
ITEM 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on February 24,
2004, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003, which is
incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press release is attached to
this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
February 24, 2004 VCA Antech, Inc.
/s/ Tomas W. Fuller
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By: Tomas W. Fuller
Its: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated February 24, 2004, regarding earnings
guidance.
99.2 Press release dated February 24, 2004, regarding earnings for
the fourth quarter and fiscal 2003.