VCA Animal Hospitals

We’ve had some paw-sitively amazing pet moments in 2024! We’re thrilled to have cared for over 3.7 million animals this year! Thank you for trusting us with your pets—it's been an honor to be a part of their journey. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments in the year ahead! 💙

What an incredible year it’s been! We loved connecting with 50,000 of you this year, and we can’t wait to meet even more of you in 2025. Here’s to the journey ahead! #lifeatvca

To have a happy, hazard-free holiday, pay attention to these surprising holiday dangers for pets—all of which may be found at home. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/gDVyZX28 #lifeatvca

Dr. Kerl is pleased to welcome special guest Dr. Christine Santiago, VCA Regional Medical Director for the Mid-Atlantic Group. As her retirement approaches, she reflects on her life-long career and the impact of her work in the field. Listen Now: vca.mobi/podcast #lifeatvca

In 2025, it will be five years since COVID-19 changed the world. There’s been uncertainty on if pets can get COVID-19 from their owners, so we’ve conducted the largest research study to-date to find out.   We’ve completed our research and are highlighting our results.    Our biggest takeaway: The research provides a blueprint for continued ongoing collaboration between vet health, diagnostics companies and public health organizations to examine other types of infectious diseases that could impact our pets.

Mars has been named by Fast Company as a Brand that Matters for the second year in a row. As a family-owned company, Mars takes seriously its responsibility to lead with purpose and make a positive impact on the communities it serves. At Mars Veterinary Health, we're honored to contribute to Mars' nearly 90-year history of making #ABetterWorldForPets, which includes expanding access to veterinary careers through partnerships with and support for veterinary schools, youth organizations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.   #ProudlyMars #FCBrandAwards https://lnkd.in/gmBxgDJS

Congratulations to Khalfani Carr for being honored as one of the 2024 Veterinary Heroes at the Fetch dvm360® Conference. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gM8nxvPk #lifeatvca

Uncertain of how to use her psychology degree, Diana Duncan, CVPM found her way to veterinary medicine and has grown her career at VCA.    In addition to her leadership role today, Diana’s passion for helping animals led her to sit on the board of VCA Charities, VCA's charitable arm committed to helping pets find and remain in loving homes. As the treasurer, Diana shares the impacts that giving can have on animals, especially during their "Home for the Holidays" campaign.    Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ggzPFe7B #lifeatvca

In honor of International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we're sharing our recommended framework that we developed with Antech Diagnostics for how One Health organizations and the veterinary field can demonstrate the power of a united approach to safeguarding both human and animal health.  

For so many, veterinary medicine is a calling. On International Day of Veterinary Medicine, we want to take a moment to thank veterinary professionals around the globe for the work you do every day to make #ABetterWorldforPets. Your contributions to the profession extend far beyond clinic walls—through care for pets and the people who love them, care for each other, and care for communities. Thank you, today and every day. #InternationalDayofVeterinaryMedicine #ProudlyMars