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): April 26, 2006
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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)
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Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on April 26, 2006,
regarding earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which is incorporated
herein by reference. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01: Other Events
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on April 26, 2006,
regarding earnings guidance, which is incorporated herein by reference. A copy
of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated April 26, 2006, regarding earnings for the
first quarter of fiscal 2006.
99.2 Press release dated April 26, 2006, regarding 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.
April 26, 2006 VCA Antech, Inc.
/s/ Tomas W. Fuller
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By: Tomas W. Fuller
Its: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated April 26, 2006, regarding earnings for the
first quarter of fiscal 2006.
99.2 Press release dated April 26, 2006, regarding earnings guidance.
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