VCA Animal Hospitals
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Mars, Incorporated
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Source: Mars, Incorporated and VCA Inc. joint press release, 'Mars, Incorporated Completes Acquisition of VCA Inc.', 12 September 2017 (VCA Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1, SEC EDGAR)
Mars, Incorporated and VCA Inc. announced on 12 September 2017 the completion of Mars' acquisition of VCA, which would operate as a distinct and separate business within Mars Petcare.
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Source: Mars Veterinary Health website, Our Companies (read 20 October 2026; '© 2026 Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates')
Mars Veterinary Health's Our Companies page lists VCA Animal Hospitals among its veterinary businesses and states that 'VCA joined the Mars Veterinary Health family in 2017'.
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