Who owns VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Animal Hospitals is owned by Mars (the United States), which has owned the brand since 12 September 2017.[1] VCA Animal Hospitals was founded in 1986 in the United States and was independent until 2017.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mars, Incorporated reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1986–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1986
- Category
- Pet care › Pet supplies & services › Veterinary services
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA Animal Hospitals is a North American veterinary hospital chain founded in 1986 that grew by acquiring independent practices. Mars acquired it in 2017 for about $9.1 billion, a purchase that made Mars one of the largest providers of veterinary care in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of VCA Animal Hospitals?
The parent company of VCA Animal Hospitals is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is VCA Animal Hospitals American?
Yes. VCA Animal Hospitals originated in the United States in 1986 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Mars owned VCA Animal Hospitals?
Mars has owned VCA Animal Hospitals since 12 September 2017.
Who owned VCA Animal Hospitals before Mars?
VCA Animal Hospitals was an independent company from its founding in 1986 until Mars acquired it in 2017.
Is VCA Animal Hospitals still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, VCA Animal Hospitals is still owned by Mars. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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