Form 8-K Filing

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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) October 22, 2009  

VCA Antech, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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)   (Zip Code)  

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (310) 571-6500



________________________________________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2009, VCA Antech, Inc. issued a press release which included earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2009, regarding earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009.

SIGNATURE

    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.

    VCA Antech, Inc.
(Registrant)
October 22, 2009
(Date) 		  /s/   TOMAS W. FULLER
Tomas W. Fuller
Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2009, regarding earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009.