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The VCA Pet Cancer Alliance at VCA Animal Diagnostic Clinic is on Fore...
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a promising development for pet cancer patients, VCA’s Pet Cancer Alliance at Animal Diagnostic Clinic (ADC) now provides specialized cancer treatment for pets in a caring and healing environment. ADC’s team of board certified specialists uses a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, much like in human medicine. ADC is one of the few hospitals in the country that has access to the latest tools, including the innovative TrueBeam™ radiotherapy system, that offers a more targeted and...
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oregon ...
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals announced that all Oregon VCA hospitals are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets, to families who are impacted by the wildfires in the state. The Eagle Creek fire has burned unchecked in the pristine Columbia River Gorge since Saturday and merged overnight with the Indian Creek fire. The fires now cover more than 31,000 acres, damaged local structures and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. “Our thou...
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Hurrica...
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Southeast Texas are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets, to families who are impacted by Hurricane Harvey’s severe rain and flooding that brought nearly 50 inches of water to parts of the state. The disaster displaced 30,000 people and impacted 50 counties in Texas, with more rain expected. “Our thoughts are with the many families who are being impacted by this devastating ...
Major Donation from Local Benefactor and VCA Charities Will Be Distrib...
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals of Colorado was bequeathed $135,000 by a deceased local pet lover to benefit local nonprofits. Through the VCA Charities Pennies for Pets program, all VCA hospitals within Colorado raised an additional $1,500 bringing the total to $136,500. The funds will be distributed equally among three worthwhile nonprofits: Stink Bug Project, Freedom Service Dogs of America and Green Beret Foundation. Each organization will receive $45,500 enabling them to continue their important work in the communi...
VCA Animal Hospitals and Zoetis Partner on a Successful Clinical Study...
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals, the nation’s largest animal hospital chain, continues to support clinical research with their Clinical Studies program. In a recent collaboration, VCA partnered with Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company, to conduct a clinical study that tested the palatability of Clavamox® Chewable tablets with client-owned dogs at VCA veterinary hospitals across the U.S. The study was conducted across VCA’s national network of hospitals in accordance with a protocol approved by FDA’s C...
VCA Sponsors Clear the Shelters
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the third consecutive year, VCA Animal Hospitals has teamed up with NBC for a one-of-a-kind pet adoption initiative – Clear the Shelters – on Saturday, August 19th. As a featured veterinary hospital sponsor, VCA’s veterinary healthcare teams will work with more than 700 shelters across the country. On this day, shelters will adopt out homeless pets into their forever homes. VCA is committed to supporting community animal welfare partners so they can save and enhance the lives of countless disadvantag...
VCA Charities’ “Pennies for Pets†Campaign Raises Nearly $450,00...
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals, the nation’s largest animal hospital network, and its nonprofit partner organization VCA Charities, have successfully raised nearly $450,000 in the national “Pennies for Pets” campaign that supports local companion animal nonprofits across the country. From April to June 2017, 667 participating VCA hospitals collected donations for the campaign by allowing customers to round up all their transaction amounts to the nearest dollar, with funds benefiting local animal welfare charities ...
- Debbie Wang
Impending Acquisition of VCA Remains on Track
VCA is still awaiting the completion of its acquisition by privately held Mars, and we’re leaving our fair value estimate pegged to the offer price of $93 per share. The deal is anticipated to close over the summer months, and we see nothing on the horizon that would derail it....
- Debbie Wang
VCA's impending acquisition by Mars remains on track.
VCA saw robust double-digit growth in the fourth quarter, fueled by acquisitions, while organic growth was decent in the mid-single-digit range for the hospital and lab segments. We're leaving our fair value estimate at $93, reflecting the price Mars plans to pay for VCA. VCA's organic growth in the 4%-5% range was a shade under the 7%-8% that characterizes long-term growth in the pet healthcare market. However, we were pleased to see same-store gross profit margin for the hospitals increase ye...
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona Creates Innovative...
MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals, the nation’s largest animal hospital chain, has piloted the use of 3D printing for a veterinary prosthetic for an amputee parrot. Dennis Keith, DVM, DACVR, medical director and radiologist at VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona, was contacted by a colleague from a nearby avian practice about Bandit, a 25-year-old parrot who had lost a part of his leg when it became stuck in his cage. Dr. Keith had the idea to use the center’s 3D printer to model a prosthetic leg for ...
Animal Specialty Center Introduces TrueBeamâ„¢ Radiotherapy System for...
YONKERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a promising development for pet cancer patients in the Northeast, Animal Specialty Center (ASC) introduced its new TrueBeam™ Radiotherapy system to leading veterinary professionals with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting for the TrueBeam system was part of a continuing education seminar that included a presentation entitled, “Combining Surgery and Radiation” by ASC’s Kendra Hearon, DVM, DACVS, Fellow in Surgical Oncology. “We are very excited to introduce this new technolo...
- Debbie Wang
VCA Delivers Decent Fourth Quarter, but Our Fair Value Remains Pegged ...
VCA saw robust double-digit growth in the fourth quarter, fueled by acquisitions, while organic growth was decent in the mid-single-digit range for the hospital and lab segments. We're leaving our fair value estimate at $93, reflecting the price Mars plans to pay for VCA. VCA's organic growth in the 4%-5% range was a shade under the 7%-8% that characterizes long-term growth in the pet healthcare market. However, we were pleased to see same-store gross profit margin for the hospitals increase ye...
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces an Investigation Co...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP: To: All Persons or Entities who purchased VCA Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF) stock prior to January 9, 2017. You are hereby notified that Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has commenced an investigation into the fairness of the sale of VCA Inc. to Mars Inc. for $93 per share. To learn more about the action and your rights, go to: http://zlk.9nl.com/vca-woof or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at [email protected] ...
Robbins Arroyo LLP: Acquisition of VCA Inc. (WOOF) by Mars, Incorporat...
SAN DIEGO & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shareholder rights attorneys at Robbins Arroyo LLP are investigating the proposed acquisition of VCA Inc. (NASDAQGS: WOOF) by Mars, Incorporated (Private). On January 9, 2017, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Mars will acquire VCA. Under the terms of the agreement, VCA shareholders will receive $93.00 for each share of VCA common stock. View this information on the law firm's Shareholder Rights Blog: www.robbinsarroyo.com/shareholder...
VCA Inc. Shareholder Alert: Former SEC Attorney Willie Briscoe Investi...
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Former United States Securities and Exchange Commission attorney Willie Briscoe is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of VCA Inc. (“VCA”) (NASDAQ: WOOF) concerning the merger with Mars, Incorporated. Under the terms of the agreement, valued at approximately $9.1 billion, VCA shareholders will only receive $93.00 per share held. If you are an affected investor, and you want to learn more about the investigation or if you have information that you believe would be help...
VCA INC. SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Announces Investiga...
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A.: Do you own shares of VCA Inc. (NASDAQ GS: WOOF)? Did you purchase any of your shares prior to January 9, 2017? Do you think the proposed buyout price is too low? Do you want to discuss your rights? Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal claims against the board of directors of VCA Inc. (“VCA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: WOOF) regarding possible bre...
- Debbie Wang
Mars Puts VCA on a Leash, and We've Raised our Fair Value Estimate
On the news that Mars plans to purchase VCA, we’re raising our fair value estimate for VCA to $93 per share to match the purchase price. We think this offer is very favorable to VCA shareholders, as the sale price represents a 55% premium to our intrinsic fair value estimate of $60. While we had not viewed VCA as an imminent takeout target, we can see why Mars would find VCA appealing for its sizable pet-care portfolio. While most of Mars Pet is focused on food, including the Iams, Pedigree, a...
Innovative “Pet Food Pantry†Program Allows Families to Keep Their...
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Charities and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are marking the 1.5 millionth meal served to pets in need through the VCA Pet Food Pantry Program. The celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the historical All Souls Church in New York, NY, will recognize the major milestone in their six-year partnership. Hill’s supports the VCA Pet Food Pantry program, which was initiated by VCA Charities in 2010 to provide pet food to pet parents stricken by the economic downturn. The program was designed to help families co...
VCA Honored with Corporate Excellence Award by Western University of H...
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Inc., the largest family of animal care providers nationwide, was presented with the Western University of Health Sciences Corporate Excellence Award in Health Care at the school’s annual gala fundraiser, “A Tribute to Caring.” Held earlier this month in Anaheim, California, the event attracted nearly 700 guests and raised more than $400,000 to benefit university scholarships. WesternU honored longtime friend and partner, VCA, with the award, which was accepted by VCA co-founders Robert Anti...
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Wildfir...
NASHVILLE , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Tennessee and North Georgia are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets, for families who are being displaced by the wildfires that continue to burn in the region. “Our thoughts are with the many families who are being impacted by these devastating wildfires,” said Art Antin, Chief Operating Officer of VCA Animal Hospitals. “We are extending free boarding for pets that have ...
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