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): April 14, 2004 VCA ANTECH, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-10787 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, Including Zip Code) (310) 571-6500 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE Reference is made to the press release of VCA Antech, Inc. issued on April 14, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated April 14, 2004. 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 14, 2004 VCA Antech, Inc. /s/ Tomas W. Fuller --------------------------------------------- By: Tomas W. Fuller Its: Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Assistant Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBITS 99.1 Press release dated April 14, 2004.