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 19, 2009

VCA Antech, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in 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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02:     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 19, 2009, VCA Antech, Inc. issued a press release which included earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.


Item 9.01:     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)  Exhibits

99.1  Press release dated February 19, 2009, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 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.

February 19, 2009

VCA Antech, Inc.

 
 

 

/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 19, 2009, regarding earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 and earnings guidance.













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