UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): January 11, 2012

VCA Antech, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

(310) 571-6500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01:  Other Events

On January 11, 2012, VCA Antech, Inc., issued a press release announcing that it will purchase Associate Veterinary Clinics (1981) Ltd.  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 January 11, 2012 of VCA Antech, Inc.

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.

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