VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals, established in 1986, is a prominent network of over 1,000 veterinary clinics and hospitals across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, VCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for pets, ensuring their health and well-being.

The organization offers a wide array of services to meet the diverse needs of pets and their owners:

• Primary Care: Routine check-ups, vaccinations, and preventive care to maintain overall health.
• Specialty Care: Advanced diagnostics and treatments in areas such as oncology, cardiology, and surgery.
• Emergency Services: 24/7 emergency care for urgent medical situations.
• Urgent Care: Immediate care for non-life-threatening conditions, available through dedicated urgent care locations.
• Boarding and Grooming: Facilities and services to support pet owners when they are away.

In addition to these services, VCA is committed to community support through VCA Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. VCA Charities operates 32 Pet Food Pantry locations across 18 states, providing over 1.5 million pet food meals to families in need.

The organization also offers free veterinary services, medication, and funding annually to over 100 humane societies, animal rescues, shelters, and service dog organizations nationwide.

VCA's network includes over 4,700 compassionate veterinarians and more than 525 board-certified specialists. The organization operates in 43 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, with hospitals located in major cities such as:

• Los Angeles, CA
• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Toronto, ON
• Pearl City, HI
• Kailua, HI
• Kansas City, KS
• Anchorage, AK
• Indianapolis, IN
• Henderson, NV
• Saint Paul, MN
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Greeley, CO
• Orlando, FL
• Newtown Square, PA
• West Valley City, UT
• Los Angeles, CA
• Santa Monica, CA
• Richmond, VA
• Chester, PA
• Providence, RI
• Kansas City, MO

Partnership and Advancements

In 2017, VCA joined the Mars family, becoming part of Mars Petcare. This partnership has further enhanced VCA's ability to provide world-class veterinary medicine with hometown care.

It combines cutting-edge technology and procedures with compassionate service to ensure pets receive the best possible care.

Finding VCA Veterinary Care

For pet owners seeking veterinary care, VCA offers a hospital locator on their website. This tool allows users to find the nearest facility and access a range of services tailored to their pets' needs.