10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 001-16783

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VCA Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	95-4097995
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

12401 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90064-1022

(Address of principal executive offices)

(310) 571-6500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [  ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [  ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:

Large accelerated filer [X]	Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]	Smaller reporting company [  ]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X].

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: common stock, $0.001 par value, 81,153,273 shares as of August 3, 2015.

VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Form 10-Q

June 30, 2015

Table of Contents

Part I.	Financial Information	Page Number
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	1
	Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	2
	Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	3
	Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	4
	Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	5
	Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	40
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	40
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	42
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	43
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	43
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	43
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	44
Item 5.	Other Information	44
Item 6.	Exhibits	44
	Signature	45
	Exhibit Index	46

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value)

	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	74,326		$	81,383
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $19,713 and $19,846 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	81,593			60,482
Inventory	53,789			56,050
Prepaid expenses and other	27,874			36,924
Deferred income taxes	30,324			30,331
Prepaid income taxes	6,472			18,277
Total current assets	274,378			283,447
Property and equipment, net	477,929			468,041
Goodwill	1,452,370			1,415,861
Other intangible assets, net	98,908			88,175
Notes receivable	2,471			2,807
Deferred financing costs, net	7,004			7,874
Other	84,050			65,815
Total assets	$	2,397,110		$	2,332,020
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	33,881		$	19,356
Accounts payable	42,071			46,284
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	72,697			64,359
Other accrued liabilities	73,093			67,219
Total current liabilities	221,742			197,218
Long-term debt, less current portion	819,380			775,412
Deferred income taxes	103,424			103,502
Other liabilities	31,862			33,190
Total liabilities	1,176,408			1,109,322
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	11,183			11,077
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 11,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	—			—
VCA Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001, 175,000 shares authorized, 81,448 and 82,937 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	81			83
Additional paid-in capital	72,590			155,802
Retained earnings	1,156,758			1,064,158
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30,331		)	(19,397		)
Total VCA Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,199,098			1,200,646
Noncontrolling interests	10,421			10,975
Total equity	1,209,519			1,211,621
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,397,110		$	2,332,020

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed, Consolidated Income Statements

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014		2015			2014
Revenue	$	548,785		$	489,472	$	1,048,238		$	938,979
Direct costs	407,938			369,057		793,529			717,113
Gross profit	140,847			120,415		254,709			221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense	44,485			39,931		88,883			81,371
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(819		)	578		(484		)	(643		)
Operating income	97,181			79,906		166,310			141,138
Interest expense, net	5,104			4,030		9,941			8,197
Other (income) expense	(37		)	43		29			(10		)
Income before provision for income taxes	92,114			75,833		156,340			132,951
Provision for income taxes	36,191			28,925		60,864			51,128
Net income	55,923			46,908		95,476			81,823
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,624			1,324		2,876			2,196
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	$	54,299		$	45,584	$	92,600		$	79,627
Basic earnings per share	$	0.66		$	0.52	$	1.13		$	0.90
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.65		$	0.51	$	1.11		$	0.89
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share	81,956			88,041		82,150			88,188
Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share	83,084			89,191		83,227			89,312

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015			2014
Net income(1)	$	55,923	$	46,908	$	95,476		$	81,823
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,411		4,809		(11,269		)	(712		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,411		4,809		(11,269		)	(712		)
Total comprehensive income	60,334		51,717		84,207			81,111
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)	1,761		1,702		2,541			2,146
Comprehensive income attributable to VCA Inc.	$	58,573	$	50,015	$	81,666		$	78,965

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⁽¹⁾  Includes approximately $1.6 million and $1.2 million of net income related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Equity

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Common Stock					Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Noncontrolling Interests			Total
	Shares		Amount
Balances, December 31, 2013	88,508		$	89		$	384,797		$	928,720	$	(6,190	)	$	10,200		$	1,317,616
Net income (excludes $417 and $739 related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively)	—		—			—			79,627		—			1,040			80,667
Other comprehensive loss (excludes $30 related to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests)	—		—			—			—		(662		)	(20		)	(682		)
Formation of noncontrolling interests	—		—			—			—		—			933			933
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—			—		—			(970		)	(970		)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	—		—			30			—		—			—			30
Share-based compensation	—		—			8,571			—		—			—			8,571
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	377		—			467			—		—			—			467
Stock repurchases	(1,471	)	(2		)	(49,089		)	—		—			—			(49,091		)
Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation	—		—			2,092			—		—			—			2,092
Balances, June 30, 2014	87,414		$	87		$	346,868		$	1,008,347	$	(6,852	)	$	11,183		$	1,359,633
Balances, December 31, 2014	82,937		$	83		$	155,802		$	1,064,158	$	(19,397	)	$	10,975		$	1,211,621
Net income (excludes $877 and $749 related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests, respectively)	—		—			—			92,600		—			1,250			93,850
Other comprehensive loss (excludes $136 related to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests)	—		—			—			—		(10,934		)	(199		)	(11,133		)
Formation of noncontrolling interests	—		—			—			—		—			(14		)	(14		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—			—		—			(1,118		)	(1,118		)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	—		—			(217		)	—		—			(473		)	(690		)
Share-based compensation	—		—			8,269			—		—			—			8,269
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	376		—			679			—		—			—			679
Stock repurchases	(1,865	)	(2		)	(96,672		)	—		—			—			(96,674		)
Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation	—		—			4,729			—		—			—			4,729
Balances, June 30, 2015	81,448		$	81		$	72,590		$	1,156,758	$	(30,331	)	$	10,421		$	1,209,519

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	95,476		$	81,823
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	40,163			39,797
Amortization of debt issue costs	870			604
Provision for uncollectible accounts	3,379			2,612
Net gain on sale or disposal of assets	(484		)	(643		)
Share-based compensation	8,269			8,571
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	(4,729		)	(2,092		)
Other	(658		)	(53		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	(24,217		)	(8,945		)
Inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets	(8,942		)	(6,610		)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	(4,196		)	1,171
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	8,300			3,816
Income taxes	16,525			8,062
Net cash provided by operating activities	129,756			128,113
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(66,529		)	(30,764		)
Property and equipment additions	(34,521		)	(27,979		)
Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets	6,164			4,456
Other	205			55
Net cash used in investing activities	(94,681		)	(54,232		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term obligations	(7,924		)	(26,218		)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	61,000			—
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	(2,447		)	(2,259		)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	(1,493		)	(326		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	679			467
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	4,729			2,092
Stock repurchases	(96,674		)	(49,091		)
Other	(80		)	(838		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(42,210		)	(76,173		)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	78			(202		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(7,057		)	(2,494		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	81,383			125,029
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	74,326		$	122,535

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Continued (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	8,907		$	7,491
Income taxes paid	$	44,253		$	42,950
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities:
Detail of acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired	$	75,973		$	34,329
Noncontrolling interest	—			(1,705		)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of acquired cash	(66,529		)	(30,764		)
Assumed debt	(6,250		)	(736		)
Contingent consideration	—			(374		)
Holdbacks	(2,522		)	(750		)
Liabilities assumed	$	672		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed, consolidated financial statements.

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VCA Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations

Our company, VCA Inc. (“VCA”) is a Delaware corporation formed in 1986 and is based in Los Angeles, California. We are an animal healthcare company with the following five operating segments: Animal Hospital, Laboratory, Medical Technology, Vetstreet and Camp Bow Wow. Our operating segments are aggregated into two reportable segments: Animal Hospital and Laboratory. Our Medical Technology, Vetstreet and Camp Bow Wow operating segments are combined in our All Other category. See Footnote 8, Lines of Business within these notes to unaudited condensed, consolidated financial statements.

Our animal hospitals offer a full range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals. Our animal hospitals treat diseases and injuries, provide pharmaceutical products and perform a variety of pet-wellness programs, including health examinations, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, spaying, neutering and dental care. At June 30, 2015, we operated or managed 657 animal hospitals throughout 41 states and four Canadian provinces.

We operate a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory network serving all 50 states and certain areas in Canada. Our laboratory network provides sophisticated testing and consulting services used by veterinarians in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring, treatment and prevention of diseases and other conditions affecting animals. At June 30, 2015, we operated 59 laboratories of various sizes located strategically throughout the United States and Canada.

Our Medical Technology business sells digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment, provides education and training on the use of that equipment, provides consulting and mobile imaging services, and sells software and ancillary services to the veterinary market.

Our Vetstreet business provides several different services to the veterinary community including, online communications, professional education, marketing solutions and a home delivery platform for independent animal hospitals.

Our Camp Bow Wow business franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities, principally under the service mark Camp Bow Wow^®.  As of June 30, 2015, there were 127 Camp Bow Wow® franchise locations operating in 35 states and one Canadian province. 

The practice of veterinary medicine is subject to seasonal fluctuation. In particular, demand for veterinary services is significantly higher during the warmer months because pets spend a greater amount of time outdoors where they are more likely to be injured and are more susceptible to disease and parasites. In addition, use of veterinary services may be affected by levels of flea infestation, heartworms and ticks, and the number of daylight hours.

2. Basis of Presentation

Our accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2015. For further information, refer to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The preparation of our condensed, consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

3. Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014
Goodwill	$	1,305,558		$	97,535		$	142,825		$	1,545,918
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	1,305,558			97,535			12,768			1,415,861
Goodwill acquired	42,268			4,172			255			46,695
Foreign translation adjustment	(7,844		)	(34		)	—			(7,878		)
Other (1)	(2,304		)	(4		)	—			(2,308		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Goodwill	1,337,678			101,669			143,080			1,582,427
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	$	1,337,678		$	101,669		$	13,023		$	1,452,370

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⁽¹⁾  "Other" primarily includes write-offs related to the sale of two animal hospitals partially offset by measurement period adjustments.

Other Intangible Assets

Our acquisition related amortizable intangible assets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015							As of December 31, 2014
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Non-contractual customer relationships	$	118,231	$	(50,879	)	$	67,352	$	101,056	$	(45,295	)	$	55,761
Covenants not-to-compete	11,772		(5,072		)	6,700		10,093		(4,422		)	5,671
Favorable lease assets	9,477		(5,191		)	4,286		9,576		(4,962		)	4,614
Trademarks	12,659		(3,957		)	8,702		13,503		(4,015		)	9,488
Contracts	100		(28		)	72		100		(11		)	89
Technology	1,627		(584		)	1,043		1,627		(414		)	1,213
Franchise rights	11,730		(977		)	10,753		11,730		(391		)	11,339
Total	$	165,596	$	(66,688	)	$	98,908	$	147,685	$	(59,510	)	$	88,175

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Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

3. Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets, continued

The following table summarizes our aggregate amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Aggregate amortization expense	$	5,858	$	5,227	$	11,384	$	10,374

The estimated amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and each of the succeeding years thereafter, as of June 30, 2015, is as follows (in thousands):

Finite-lived intangible assets:
Remainder of 2015	$	11,611
2016	21,084
2017	15,137
2018	11,781
2019	8,757
Thereafter	29,498
Total	$	97,868
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	1,040
Total intangible assets	$	98,908

4. Acquisitions

The table below reflects the activity related to the acquisitions and dispositions of our animal hospitals and laboratories during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014
Animal Hospitals:
Acquisitions	23		10
Acquisitions, merged	(2	)	(2	)
Sold, closed or merged	(7	)	(5	)
Net increase	14		3
Laboratories:
Acquisitions	1		—
Acquisitions, merged	(1	)	—
New facilities	—		3
Net increase	—		3

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Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

4. Acquisitions, continued

Animal Hospital and Laboratory Acquisitions

The purchase price allocations for some of the 2015 animal hospital acquisitions included in the table below are preliminary; however, adjustments, if any, are not expected to be material. The measurement periods for purchase price allocations do not exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the aggregate consideration for our independent animal hospitals and the Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory ("AVRL") acquired during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	66,229		$	30,764
Assumed debt	6,250			736
Holdbacks	2,522			750
Earn-out contingent consideration	—			374
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	75,001		$	32,624
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	5,064		$	2,688
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	24,144			4,880
Goodwill (2)	46,440			26,761
Other liabilities assumed	(647		)	—
Fair value of assets acquired	$	75,001		$	34,329
Noncontrolling interest	—			(1,705		)
Total	$	75,001		$	32,624

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⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and covenants-not-to-compete. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately fifteen years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer relationships, trademarks and covenants is approximately sixteen years, eight years and five years, respectively.

⁽²⁾   We expect that $35.8 million and $16.3 million of the goodwill recorded for these acquisitions, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, will be fully deductible for income tax purposes.

Included in the table above is Antech Diagnostics, Inc.'s March 31, 2015 acquisition of the AVRL from Abaxis, Inc., for total consideration of $21.0 million. At the time of the acquisition, we allocated the full purchase price of the AVRL to goodwill. During the current quarter, the fair market value of identifiable intangible assets was finalized which resulted in a reclassification of the majority of the goodwill to these identifiable intangible assets. Of the goodwill recorded, $15.3 million was reclassified as customer relationships with an amortization period of 20 years. The purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of fixed asset valuations.

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Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

4. Acquisitions, continued

Camp Bow Wow

On August 15, 2014, we acquired 100% of D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC for $17.0 million in cash and contingent consideration of up to $3.0 million that may be earned over the next three years. Camp Bow Wow primarily franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities, principally under the service mark Camp Bow Wow^®.  As of June 30, 2015, there were 127 Camp Bow Wow^® franchise locations operating in 35 states and one Canadian province. 

The following table summarizes the total purchase price and the final allocation of the purchase price (in thousands):

Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	15,174
Assumed debt	323
Holdbacks	1,500
Earn-out contingent consideration	760
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	17,757
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	637
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	13,420
Goodwill (2)	4,219
Other liabilities assumed	(519		)
Total	$	17,757

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⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets primarily include franchise rights, trademarks, covenants-not-to-compete and existing technology. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately ten years. The weighted-average amortization periods for the franchise rights, covenants and existing technology is approximately ten years, three years and four years, respectively. The trademarks have an indefinite life and will be assessed annually for impairment.

⁽²⁾  As of June 30, 2015, we expect that the full amount of goodwill recorded for this acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

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Notes to Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

June 30, 2015

(Unaudited)

5. Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015		As of December 31, 2014
Deferred revenue	$	15,967	$	14,304
Accrued health insurance	4,910		5,194
Deferred rent	4,648		4,535
Accrued other insurance	4,397		4,381
Miscellaneous accrued taxes(1)	4,597		3,025
Accrued accounting and legal fees	2,609		2,900
Accrued workers' compensation	2,938		2,781
Holdbacks and earn-outs	9,247		7,878
Customer deposits	2,590		2,229
Accrued consulting fees	3,494		3,172
Accrued lease payments	1,496		1,657
Other	16,200		15,163
	$	73,093	$	67,219

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⁽¹⁾    Includes property, sales and use taxes.

6. Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations consisted of the following at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

		June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Senior term notes	Notes payable, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	600,000			600,000
Revolving credit	Revolving line of credit, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	196,000			135,000
Secured seller notes	Notes payable matures in 2015, secured by assets and stock of certain subsidiaries, with interest rate of 10.0%	230			230
	Total debt obligations	796,230			735,230
	Capital lease obligations and other debt	57,031			59,538
		853,261			794,768
	Less — current portion	(33,881		)	(19,356		)
		$	819,380		$	775,412

Interest Rate. In general, borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility (including swing line borrowings) bear interest, at our option, on either:

• the base rate (as defined below) plus the applicable margin of 0.50% (Pricing Tier 4, see table below) per annum; or

• the Eurodollar rate (as defined below), plus a margin of 1.50% (Pricing Tier 4, see table below) per annum

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6. Long-Term Obligations, continued

Each of the aforementioned margins remain applicable until the date of delivery of the compliance certificate and the financial statements, for the period ended June 30, 2015, at which time the applicable margin will be determined by reference to the leverage ratio in effect from time to time as set forth in the following table:

Pricing Tier	Consolidated Leverage Ratio	Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Loans/Letter of Credit Fees		Applicable Margin for Base Rate Loans		Commitment Fee
1	≥ 4.00:1.00	2.25	%	1.25	%	0.45	%
2	< 4.00:1.00 and ≥ 3.25:1.00	2.00	%	1.00	%	0.40	%
3	< 3.25:1.00 and ≥ 2.50:1.00	1.75	%	0.75	%	0.35	%
4	< 2.50:1.00 and ≥ 1.75:1.00	1.50	%	0.50	%	0.30	%
5	< 1.75:1.00 and ≥ 1.00:1.00	1.25	%	0.25	%	0.25	%
6	< 1.00:1.00	1.00	%	—	%	0.25	%

The base rate for the senior term notes is a rate per annum equal to the highest of the (a) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) Bank of America, N.A.'s ("Bank of America") prime rate in effect on such day, and (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%. The Eurodollar rate is defined as the rate per annum equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), or a comparable or successor rate which is approved by Bank of America.

Maturity and Principal Payments. The senior term notes mature on August 27, 2019. Principal payments on the senior term notes of $7.5 million are due each calendar quarter from September 30, 2015 to and including June 30, 2017, $11.3 million are due each calendar quarter from September 30, 2017 to and including June 30, 2018 and $15.0 million are due each calendar quarter thereafter with a final payment of the outstanding principal balance due upon maturity.

The revolving credit facility has a per annum commitment fee determined by reference to the Leverage Ratio in effect from time to time as set forth in the table above and is applied to the unused portion of the commitment. The revolving credit facility matures on August 27, 2019. Principal payments on the revolving credit facility are made at our discretion with the entire unpaid amount due at maturity. At June 30, 2015, we had borrowings of $196.0 million under our revolving credit facility.

The following table sets forth the scheduled principal payments for the Senior Credit Facility (in thousands):

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Senior term notes	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	465,000
Revolving loans	—		—		—		—		196,000
	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	661,000

Guarantees and Security. We and each of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries guarantee the outstanding indebtedness under the New Senior Credit Facility. Any borrowings, along with the guarantees of the domestic subsidiaries, are further secured by a pledge of substantially all of our consolidated assets, including 65% of the voting equity and 100% of the non-voting equity interest in each of our foreign subsidiaries.

7.    Calculation of Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to VCA Inc. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, after giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

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7. Calculation of Earnings per Share, continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	$	54,299	$	45,584	$	92,600	$	79,627
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	81,956		88,041		82,150		88,188
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
Stock options	334		265		337		260
Non-vested shares and units	794		885		740		864
Diluted	83,084		89,191		83,227		89,312
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.66	$	0.52	$	1.13	$	0.90
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.65	$	0.51	$	1.11	$	0.89

For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 there were no potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, an immaterial amount of potential common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 there were no potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

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8. Lines of Business

Our Animal Hospital and Laboratory business segments are each considered reportable segments in accordance with the FASB's guidance related to Segment Reporting. Our Animal Hospital segment provides veterinary services for companion animals and sells related retail and pharmaceutical products. Our Laboratory segment provides diagnostic laboratory testing services for veterinarians, both associated with our animal hospitals and those independent of us. Our other operating segments included in the “All Other” category in the following tables are our Medical Technology business, which sells digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment, related computer hardware, software and ancillary services to the veterinary market, our Vetstreet business, which provides online and printed communications, professional education, marketing solutions to the veterinary community and an ecommerce platform for independent animal hospitals, and our Camp Bow Wow business, which primarily franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities. These operating segments do not meet the quantitative requirements for reportable segments. Our operating segments are strategic business units that have different services, products and/or functions. The segments are managed separately because each is a distinct and different business venture with unique challenges, risks and rewards. We also operate a corporate office that provides general and administrative support services for our other segments.

The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on gross profit and operating income. For purposes of reviewing the operating performance of our segments, all intercompany sales and purchases are generally accounted for as if they were transactions with independent third parties at current market prices.

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8. Lines of Business, continued

The following is a summary of certain financial data for each of our segments (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other		Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	435,376		$	89,707		$	22,818	$	—		$	884		$	548,785
Intercompany revenue	—			16,515			5,851		—			(22,366		)	—
Total revenue	435,376			106,222			28,669		—			(21,482		)	548,785
Direct costs	361,991			49,519			17,280		—			(20,852		)	407,938
Gross profit	73,385			56,703			11,389		—			(630		)	140,847
Selling, general and administrative expense	10,453			9,487			7,741		16,804			—			44,485
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	62,932			47,216			3,648		(16,804		)	(630		)	96,362
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(914		)	35			11		49			—			(819		)
Operating income (loss)	$	63,846		$	47,181		$	3,637	$	(16,853	)	$	(630	)	$	97,181
Depreciation and amortization	$	16,440		$	2,705		$	1,176	$	575		$	(530	)	$	20,366
Property and equipment additions	$	13,995		$	2,862		$	500	$	1,512		$	(874	)	$	17,995
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	386,776		$	81,320		$	20,457	$	—		$	919		$	489,472
Intercompany revenue	—			14,635			3,255		—			(17,890		)	—
Total revenue	386,776			95,955			23,712		—			(16,971		)	489,472
Direct costs	323,440			46,863			16,064		—			(17,310		)	369,057
Gross profit	63,336			49,092			7,648		—			339			120,415
Selling, general and administrative expense	9,864			8,281			7,411		14,375			—			39,931
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	53,472			40,811			237		(14,375		)	339			80,484
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	414			(7		)	97		74			—			578
Operating income (loss)	$	53,058		$	40,818		$	140	$	(14,449	)	$	339		$	79,906
Depreciation and amortization	$	15,110		$	2,563		$	2,004	$	826		$	(473	)	$	20,030
Property and equipment additions	$	8,119		$	1,304		$	920	$	1,333		$	(316	)	$	11,360

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8. Lines of Business, continued

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	828,402		$	168,516		$	49,351		$	—		$	1,969		$	1,048,238
Intercompany revenue	—			31,678			13,545			—			(45,223		)	—
Total revenue	828,402			200,194			62,896			—			(43,254		)	1,048,238
Direct costs	699,533			95,509			40,083			—			(41,596		)	793,529
Gross profit	128,869			104,685			22,813			—			(1,658		)	254,709
Selling, general and administrative expense	21,674			18,352			16,428			32,429			—			88,883
Operating income (loss) before charges	107,195			86,333			6,385			(32,429		)	(1,658		)	165,826
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(620		)	41			20			75			—			(484		)
Operating income (loss)	$	107,815		$	86,292		$	6,365		$	(32,504	)	$	(1,658	)	$	166,310
Depreciation and amortization	$	32,512		$	5,209		$	2,328		$	1,167		$	(1,053	)	$	40,163
Property and equipment additions	$	26,077		$	6,078		$	1,300		$	2,576		$	(1,510	)	$	34,521
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	738,364		$	156,103		$	42,658		$	—		$	1,854		$	938,979
Intercompany revenue	—			28,386			9,175			—			(37,561		)	—
Total revenue	738,364			184,489			51,833			—			(35,707		)	938,979
Direct costs	626,228			92,366			34,216			—			(35,697		)	717,113
Gross profit	112,136			92,123			17,617			—			(10		)	221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense	18,992			16,299			15,759			30,321			—			81,371
Operating income (loss) before charges	93,144			75,824			1,858			(30,321		)	(10		)	140,495
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	582			(78		)	(1,087		)	(60		)	—			(643		)
Operating income (loss)	$	92,562		$	75,902		$	2,945		$	(30,261	)	$	(10	)	$	141,138
Depreciation and amortization	$	29,852		$	5,098		$	4,140		$	1,645		$	(938	)	$	39,797
Property and equipment additions	$	21,187		$	3,285		$	1,678		$	2,744		$	(915	)	$	27,979
At June 30, 2015
Total assets	$	2,092,935		$	304,685		$	80,994		$	340,002		$	(421,506	)	$	2,397,110
At December 31, 2014
Total assets	$	2,021,725		$	258,550		$	89,596		$	270,414		$	(308,265	)	$	2,332,020

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9. Commitments and Contingencies

We have certain commitments including operating leases, purchase agreements and acquisition agreements. These items are discussed in detail in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We also have contingencies as follows:

a. Earn-Out Payments

We have contractual arrangements in connection with certain acquisitions, whereby additional cash may be paid to former owners of acquired companies upon fulfillment of specified financial criteria as set forth in the respective agreements. The amount to be paid cannot be determined until the earn-out periods have expired. If the specified financial criteria are satisfied, we will be obligated to pay an additional $5.6 million.

In accordance with business combination accounting guidance, contingent consideration, such as earn-out agreements, are recognized as part of the consideration transferred on the acquisition date. A liability is initially recorded based upon its acquisition date fair value. The changes in fair value are recognized in earnings where applicable for each reporting period. The fair value is determined using a contractually stated formula using either a multiple of revenue or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"). The formulas used to determine the estimated fair value are Level 3 inputs. The changes in fair value were immaterial to our condensed, consolidated financial statements when taken as a whole. We recorded $3.1 million and $3.2 million in earn-out liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are included in other accrued liabilities in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets.

b. Legal Proceedings

On May 29, 2013, a former veterinary assistant at one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled Jorge Duran vs. VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. On May 7, 2014, we obtained partial summary judgment, dismissing four of the eight claims of the complaint, including the claims for failure to pay regular and overtime wages. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

On July 16, 2014, two additional former veterinary assistants filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled La Kimba Bradsbery and Cheri Brakensiek vs. Vicar Operating, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants, kennel assistants, and client service representatives employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, improperly failed to pay reporting time pay, improperly failed to reimburse for certain business-related expenses, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. These two actions are related before the same judge hearing the Duran action discussed above.

In September 2014, the court issued an order staying the La Kimba Bradsbery lawsuit until class certification is completed in the Duran case. Plaintiff Duran filed his class certification motion and supporting documentation in January 2015. A class certification hearing was held on June 2, 2015.

On June 25, 2015, the Court entered an Order denying class certification to veterinary assistants who were allegedly not given proper meal or rest periods. The plaintiff continues to have a PAGA claim. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

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9. Commitments and Contingencies, continued

On July 12, 2013, an individual who provided courier services with respect to our laboratory clients in California filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Clara - San Jose Branch, titled Carlos Lopez vs. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, Antech Diagnostics, Inc., et. al. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, a co-defendant in the lawsuit, is a company with which Antech has contracted to provide courier services in California. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of individuals who were engaged by Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC to perform such courier services and alleges, among other allegations, that Logistics Delivery Solutions and Antech Diagnostics improperly classified the plaintiffs as independent contractors, improperly failed to pay overtime wages, and improperly failed to provide proper meal periods. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and costs. The parties have an agreement in principle to settle the action, on a class-wide basis, for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay half of the claim. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2015, we have accrued the remaining fifty percent. The proposed settlement, when and if it becomes effective, would not be an admission of wrongdoing or acceptance of fault by any of the defendants named in the complaint. Antech Diagnostics and Logistics Delivery Solutions have agreed upon the terms of this proposed settlement to eliminate the uncertainties, risk, distraction and expense associated with protracted litigation. The proposed settlement remains subject to court approval and class notice administration before it will be effective.

On May 12, 2014, an individual client who purchased goods and services from one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, titled Tony M. Graham vs. VCA Antech, Inc. and VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of the plaintiff and other individuals who purchased similar goods and services from our animal hospitals and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly charged such individuals for “biohazard waste management” in connection with the services performed. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages in unspecified amounts, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and costs. VCA successfully had the venue transferred to the Southern District of California. This case is in an early procedural stage and we intend to vigorously defend this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

In addition to the lawsuits described above, we are party to ordinary routine legal proceedings and claims incidental to our business, but we are not currently a party to any legal proceeding that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

c. Other Contingencies

On May 14, 2014, the headquarters of our Medical Technology business in Carlsbad, California was severely damaged by wildfires. There were no injuries to personnel. However, the fire caused severe damage to a substantial portion of the facility. We maintain standard insurance coverage for both property damage and business interruption losses. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, there were no additional estimated losses recorded in connection with this event. Subsequent to the June 30, 2015 quarter end we received a final insurance payment of approximately $6.0 million bringing the total insurance settlement received to approximately $26.0 million.

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10. Noncontrolling Interests

We own some of our animal hospitals in partnerships with noncontrolling interest holders. We consolidate our partnerships in our condensed, consolidated financial statements because our ownership interest in these partnerships is equal to or greater than 50.1% and we control these entities. We record noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries equal to our partners’ percentage ownership of the partnerships’ income. We also record changes in the redemption value of our redeemable noncontrolling interests in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statements. We reflect our noncontrolling partners’ cumulative share in the equity of the respective partnerships as either noncontrolling interests in equity, mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests in other liabilities, or redeemable noncontrolling interests in temporary equity (mezzanine) in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets.

a. Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The terms of some of our partnership agreements require us to purchase the partner’s equity in the partnership in the event of the partner’s death. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value, which approximates fair value, and classify them as liabilities due to the certainty of the related event. Estimated redemption value is determined using either a contractually stated formula or a discounted cash flow technique, both of which are used as an approximation of fair value. The discounted cash flow inputs used to determine the redemption value are Level 3 and include forecasted growth rates, valuation multiples, and the weighted average cost of capital. We recognize changes in the obligation as interest cost in our condensed, consolidated income statement.

The following table provides a summary of mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests included in other liabilities in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	9,355
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	739
Redemption value change	237			976
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(679		)
Currency translation adjustment				(30		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	9,622
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	9,405
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	749
Redemption value change	(78		)	671
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(803		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(728		)
Currency translation adjustment				(136		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	8,409

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10. Noncontrolling Interests, continued

b. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

We also enter into partnership agreements whereby the noncontrolling interest partner is issued certain “put” rights. These rights are normally exercisable at the sole discretion of the noncontrolling interest partner. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value and classify them in temporary equity (mezzanine). We recognize changes in the obligation in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statement.

The following table provides a summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	10,678
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	589
Redemption value change	(172		)	417
Formation of noncontrolling interests				855
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(356		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(610		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	10,984
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	11,077
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	681
Redemption value change	196			877
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(771		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	11,183

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11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03 - “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 2015-03): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years and is to be implemented retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Adoption of the new guidance will only affect the presentation of our consolidated balance sheets and will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.”  The amendments in this update affect reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in certain legal entities. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We do not expect this adoption to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance creating Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The new section will replace Section 605, “Revenue Recognition” and create modifications to various other revenue accounting standards for specialized transactions and industries. The guidance in this update is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that would remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, and improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets.

The new accounting guidance will require companies to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The update allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements.

The updated guidance was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. However, on April 29, 2015, the FASB issued for public comment a proposed ASU that would defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Based on the Board’s proposed decision, public organizations would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Additionally, the Board decided to permit both public and nonpublic organizations to adopt the new revenue standard early, but not before the original public organization effective date. Accordingly, we will adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. We will further study the implications of this statement in order to evaluate the expected impact on the consolidated financial statements and evaluate the method of adoption we would apply.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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Introduction	24
Executive Overview	25
Critical Accounting Policies	26
Consolidated Results of Operations	27
Segment Results	30
Liquidity and Capital Resources	36

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Introduction

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed, consolidated financial statements provided under Part I, Item I of this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q. We have included herein statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We generally identify forward-looking statements in this report using words like “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “plan,” “should plan,” “project,” “contemplate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” or similar expressions. You may find some of these statements below and elsewhere in this report. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make, or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in our discussion in this report will be important in determining future results. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Actual future results may vary materially. Factors that may cause our plans, expectations, future financial condition and results to change are described throughout this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in “Risk Factors,” Part I, Item 1A of that report.

The forward-looking information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is as of August 7, 2015, and we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. Shareholders and prospective investors can find information filed with the SEC after August 7, 2015 at our website at http://investor.vca.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

We are a leading North American animal healthcare company. We provide veterinary services and diagnostic testing services to support veterinary care and we sell diagnostic imaging equipment and other medical technology products and related services to veterinarians. We also provide both online and printed communications, education and information, and analytical-based marketing solutions to the veterinary community. Additionally, we franchise a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities.

Our reportable segments are as follows:

• Our Animal Hospital segment operates the largest network of freestanding, full-service animal hospitals in the nation. Our animal hospitals offer a full range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals. We treat diseases and injuries, offer pharmaceutical and retail products and perform a variety of pet wellness programs, including health examinations, diagnostic testing, routine vaccinations, spaying, neutering and dental care. At June 30, 2015, our animal hospital network consisted of 657 animal hospitals in 41 states and in four Canadian provinces.

• Our Laboratory segment operates the largest network of veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the nation. Our laboratories provide sophisticated testing and consulting services used by veterinarians in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring, treatment and prevention of diseases and other conditions affecting animals. At June 30, 2015, our laboratory network consisted of 59 laboratories serving all 50 states and certain areas in Canada.

Our “All Other” category includes the results of our Medical Technology, Vetstreet and Camp Bow Wow operating segments. Each of these segments did not meet the materiality thresholds to be considered reportable segments.

The practice of veterinary medicine is subject to seasonal fluctuation. In particular, demand for veterinary services is significantly higher during the warmer months because pets spend a greater amount of time outdoors where they are more likely to be injured and are more susceptible to disease and parasites. In addition, use of veterinary services may be affected by levels of flea infestation, heartworms and ticks, and the number of daylight hours.

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Use of Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this management's discussion and analysis, we use supplemental measures of our performance, which are derived from our consolidated financial information, but which are not presented in our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These financial measures, which are considered “Non-GAAP financial measures” under SEC rules, include our Non-GAAP gross profit and our Non-GAAP gross margin on a consolidated basis for our Animal Hospital segment, and the same measures expressed on a same-store basis. Additionally, our Non-GAAP financial measures include our Non-GAAP operating income and Non-GAAP operating margin on a consolidated basis. Lastly, our Non-GAAP financial measures also include our Non-GAAP consolidated net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. See Consolidated Results of Operations - Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for information about our use of these Non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each Non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Executive Overview

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we experienced increases in both consolidated revenue and gross profit. The increases were primarily driven by revenue from our acquisitions and organic growth in our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments. Our Animal Hospital same-store revenue increased 6.0% and 5.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our Laboratory internal revenue increased 7.3% and 6.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our consolidated operating income increased 21.6% and 17.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our consolidated operating margin increased by 1.4% and 0.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our Non-GAAP consolidated operating income, which excludes the impact of intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions, increased 21.0% and 17.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our Non-GAAP consolidated operating margins increased by 1.4% and 0.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase in Non-GAAP consolidated operating income was primarily due to improved results from our Animal Hospital and Laboratory business segments.

Share Repurchase Program

In April 2013, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase for up to $125 million of our common shares, which was completed in August 2014. In August 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the continuance of that share repurchase program, authorizing us to repurchase up to an additional $400 million of our common shares.  These repurchases may be made from time to time in open market purchases, pursuant to trading plans established in accordance with SEC rules or through privately negotiated transactions.  The timing and number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, capital availability, legal requirements and economic and market conditions. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the repurchase program, and repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice.  Our share repurchase program has no expiration date. The repurchases have been and will continue to be funded by existing cash balances and by our revolving credit facility. Refer to Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and the Use of Proceeds in Part II of this report.

Acquisitions

Our annual growth strategy includes the acquisition of independent animal hospitals. We also evaluate the acquisition of animal hospital chains, laboratories and related businesses if favorable opportunities are presented. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we acquired $46.7 million of annualized Animal Hospital revenue.

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The following table summarizes the changes in the number of facilities operated by our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014
Animal Hospitals:
Beginning of period	643		609
Acquisitions	23		10
Acquisitions, merged	(2	)	(2	)
Sold, closed or merged	(7	)	(5	)
End of period	657		612
Laboratories:
Beginning of period	59		56
Acquisitions	1		—
Acquisitions, merged	(1	)	—
New facilities	—		3
End of period	59		59

Critical Accounting Policies

Our condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and on other factors that management believes to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Critical accounting policies represent the areas where more significant judgments and estimates are used in the preparation of our condensed, consolidated financial statements. A discussion of such critical accounting policies, which include revenue recognition, goodwill, other intangible assets, and income taxes, can be found in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the policies noted above as of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

A discussion of recent accounting pronouncements is included in Note 11, Recent Accounting Pronouncements to the Unaudited Condensed, Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Consolidated Results of Operations

The following table sets forth components of our condensed, consolidated income statements expressed as a percentage of revenue:

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Revenue:
Animal Hospital	79.3	%	79.0	%	79.0	%	78.6	%
Laboratory	19.4		19.6		19.1		19.7
All Other	5.2		4.9		6.0		5.5
Intercompany	(3.9	)	(3.5	)	(4.1	)	(3.8	)
Total revenue	100.0		100.0		100.0		100.0
Direct costs	74.3		75.4		75.7		76.4
Gross profit	25.7		24.6		24.3		23.6
Selling, general and administrative expense	8.1		8.2		8.5		8.7
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	(0.1	)	0.1		(0.1	)	(0.1	)
Operating income	17.7		16.3		15.9		15.0
Interest expense, net	0.9		0.8		1.0		0.8
Income before provision for income taxes	16.8		15.5		14.9		14.2
Provision for income taxes	6.6		5.9		5.8		5.5
Net income	10.2		9.6		9.1		8.7
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.3		0.3		0.3		0.2
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	9.9	%	9.3	%	8.8	%	8.5	%

Revenue

The following table summarizes our revenue (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015					2014							2015					2014
	$			% of Total		$			% of Total		% Change		$			% of Total		$			% of Total		% Change
Animal Hospital	$	435,376		79.3	%	$	386,776		79.0	%	12.6	%	$	828,402		79.0	%	$	738,364		78.6	%	12.2	%
Laboratory	106,222			19.4	%	95,955			19.6	%	10.7	%	200,194			19.1	%	184,489			19.7	%	8.5	%
All Other	28,669			5.2	%	23,712			4.9	%	20.9	%	62,896			6.0	%	51,833			5.5	%	21.3	%
Intercompany	(21,482		)	(3.9	)%	(16,971		)	(3.5	)%	(26.6	)%	(43,254		)	(4.1	)%	(35,707		)	(3.8	)%	(21.1	)%
Total revenue	$	548,785		100.0	%	$	489,472		100.0	%	12.1	%	$	1,048,238		100.0	%	$	938,979		100.0	%	11.6	%

Consolidated revenue increased $59.3 million and $109.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Increases in revenue attributable to revenue from animal hospitals acquired since the beginning of the comparable periods in the prior year were the largest factor contributing to our growth in revenues during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, revenue increased $22.1 million and $42.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, primarily due to organic growth in our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments. The increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation. Our Animal Hospital same-store revenue increased 6.0% and 5.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Our Laboratory internal revenue growth was 7.3% and 6.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year.

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Direct Costs

The following table summarizes our direct costs (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015					2014							2015					2014
	$			% of Revenue		$			% of Revenue		% Change		$			% of Revenue		$			% of Revenue		% Change
Animal Hospital	$	361,991		83.1	%	$	323,440		83.6	%	11.9	%	$	699,533		84.4	%	$	626,228		84.8	%	11.7	%
Laboratory	49,519			46.6	%	46,863			48.8	%	5.7	%	95,509			47.7	%	92,366			50.1	%	3.4	%
All Other	17,280			60.3	%	16,064			67.7	%	7.6	%	40,083			63.7	%	34,216			66.0	%	17.1	%
Intercompany	(20,852		)	(3.8	)%	(17,310		)	(3.5	)%	(20.5	)%	(41,596		)	(4.0	)%	(35,697		)	(3.8	)%	(16.5	)%
Total direct costs	$	407,938		74.3	%	$	369,057		75.4	%	10.5	%	$	793,529		75.7	%	$	717,113		76.4	%	10.7	%

Consolidated direct costs increased $38.9 million and $76.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increases were primarily attributable to compensation related costs, supplies, rent and acquisitions related depreciation and amortization, predominately in the animal hospital segment and discussed further under Segment Results.

Gross Profit

The following table summarizes our consolidated gross profit and consolidated Non-GAAP gross profit in dollars and as a percentage of applicable revenue (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,											Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015					2014						2015					2014
	$			Gross Margin		$		Gross Margin		% Change		$			Gross Margin		$			Gross Margin		% Change
Animal Hospital	$	73,385		16.9	%	$	63,336	16.4	%	15.9	%	$	128,869		15.6	%	$	112,136		15.2	%	14.9	%
Laboratory	56,703			53.4	%	49,092		51.2	%	15.5	%	104,685			52.3	%	92,123			49.9	%	13.6	%
All Other	11,389			39.7	%	7,648		32.3	%	48.9	%	22,813			36.3	%	17,617			34.0	%	29.5	%
Intercompany	(630		)			339						(1,658		)			(10		)
Consolidated gross profit	$	140,847		25.7	%	$	120,415	24.6	%	17.0	%	$	254,709		24.3	%	$	221,866		23.6	%	14.8	%
Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions	5,798					5,160						11,263					10,240
Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit and Non-GAAP gross margin(1)	$	146,645		26.7	%	$	125,575	25.7	%	16.8	%	$	265,972		25.4	%	$	232,106		24.7	%	14.6	%

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⁽¹⁾  Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit and Non-GAAP gross margin are not measurements of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for information about these Non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each Non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Consolidated gross profit increased $20.4 million and $32.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit, which excludes the impact of intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions, increased $21.1 million and $33.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increases in Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit were primarily attributable to organic revenue growth and increased gross margins in our Animal Hospital and Laboratory

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business segments. The increases in Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit also included $6.6 million and $10.9 million of gross profit related to acquisitions consummated since the beginning of the comparable periods in the prior year for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

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Segment Results

Animal Hospital Segment

Revenue

Animal Hospital revenue increased $48.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $90.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The components of the increase are summarized in the following table (in thousands, except percentages and average revenue per order):

	Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014		% Change		2015			2014		% Change
Same-store facilities:
Orders (1)	2,239			2,178		2.8	%	4,249			4,152		2.3	%
Average revenue per order (2)	$	180.78		$	175.36	3.1	%	$	180.54		$	174.74	3.3	%
Same-store revenue (1)	$	404,821		$	382,008	6.0	%	$	767,061		$	725,564	5.7	%
Acquisitions	36,095			1,843				69,331			6,566
Closures	316			2,925				2,412			6,234
Net acquired revenue (3)	$	36,411		$	4,768			$	71,743		$	12,800
Foreign currency impact	(5,856		)	—				(10,402		)	—
Total	$	435,376		$	386,776	12.6	%	$	828,402		$	738,364	12.2	%

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⁽¹⁾  Same-store revenue and orders were calculated using Animal Hospital operating results, adjusted to exclude the operating results for newly acquired animal hospitals that we did not own, as of the beginning of the comparable period in the prior year. Same-store revenue also includes revenue generated by customers referred from our relocated or combined animal hospitals, including those merged upon acquisition.

⁽²⁾  Computed by dividing same-store revenue by same-store orders. The average revenue per order may not calculate exactly due to rounding.

⁽³⁾  Net acquired revenue represents the revenue from animal hospitals acquired, net of revenue from animal hospitals sold or closed, on or after the beginning of the comparable period in the prior year. Fluctuations in net acquired revenue occur due to the volume, size, and timing of acquisitions and dispositions.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year, our volume of same-store orders increased primarily due to the combination of an overall improvement in the United States economy during the quarter when compared to the prior year quarter and the impact of certain previously implemented marketing initiatives in our animal hospitals.

Our business strategy is to place a greater emphasis on comprehensive wellness visits and advanced medical procedures, which typically generate higher priced orders. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we experienced an increase in both the number of lower-priced orders and higher-priced orders.

Price increases as well as the mix in year over year growth rates of low to high-priced orders contributed to the overall increase in the average revenue per order. Prices at each of our animal hospitals are reviewed regularly and adjustments are made based on market considerations, demographics and our costs. These adjustments historically approximated 3% to 6% on most services at the majority of our animal hospitals and are typically implemented in November of each year; however, price increases in November 2014 generally ranged between 3% and 4%.

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Direct Costs

Animal Hospital direct costs increased $38.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation related expenses of $20.2 million, supplies of $8.9 million, rent of $1.6 million and depreciation and amortization of $1.4 million. The remainder of the increase was due to numerous items, all of which were individually immaterial. The increases in compensation related-costs and supplies generally are related to revenue growth and acquisitions. The increase in depreciation and amortization is related to acquired animal hospitals.

Animal Hospital direct costs increased $73.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation related expenses of $41.6 million, supplies of $14.1 million, rent of $3.1 million and depreciation and amortization of $2.8 million. The remainder of the increase was due to numerous items, all of which were individually immaterial. As mentioned above, the increases in compensation related-costs and supplies generally are related to revenue growth and acquisitions while the increase in depreciation and amortization is related to acquired animal hospitals.

Gross Profit

Animal Hospital gross profit is calculated as Animal Hospital revenue less Animal Hospital direct costs. Animal Hospital direct costs comprise all costs of services and products at the animal hospitals including, but not limited to, salaries of veterinarians, technicians and all other animal hospital-based personnel, facilities rent, occupancy costs, supply costs, depreciation and amortization, certain marketing and promotional expense and costs of goods sold associated with the retail sales of pet food and pet supplies.

The following table summarizes gross profit, gross margin, Non-GAAP gross profit and Non-GAAP gross margin for our Animal Hospital segment (in thousands, except percentages) and the same measures on a same-store basis:

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			% Change		2015			2014			% Change
Gross profit	$	73,385		$	63,336		15.9	%	$	128,869		$	112,136		14.9	%
Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions	4,667			4,036					9,237			7,981
Non-GAAP gross profit(1)	$	78,052		$	67,372		15.9	%	$	138,106		$	120,117		15.0	%
Gross margin	16.9		%	16.4		%			15.6		%	15.2		%
Non-GAAP gross margin(1)	17.9		%	17.4		%			16.7		%	16.3		%
Same-store gross profit	$	70,220		$	63,576		10.5	%	$	124,123		$	112,726		10.1	%
Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions	3,486			3,982					6,815			7,777
Non-GAAP same-store gross profit(1)	$	73,706		$	67,558		9.1	%	$	130,938		$	120,503		8.7	%
Same-store gross margin	17.3		%	16.6		%			16.2		%	15.5		%
Non-GAAP same-store gross margin(1)	18.2		%	17.7		%			17.1		%	16.6		%

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⁽¹⁾  Non-GAAP gross profit and Non-GAAP gross margin and the same measures expressed on a same store basis, are not measurements of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for information about these Non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each Non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Consolidated Animal Hospital gross profit increased $10.0 million and $16.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same period in the prior year. Non-GAAP gross profit, which excludes the impact of intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions, increased $10.7 million and $18.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase in Non-GAAP consolidated gross profit was

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primarily attributable to an increase in Animal Hospital same-store gross margin, which increased as a result of leverage gained from higher same-store revenue and an additional gross profit from acquired animal hospitals of $4.5 million and $7.6 million for the three and six months ended, respectively.

Over the last several years, we have acquired a significant number of animal hospitals. Many of these newly acquired animal hospitals had lower gross margins at the time of acquisition than those previously operated by us. We have improved

these lower gross margins, in the aggregate, subsequent to the acquisition primarily through cost efficiencies.

Laboratory Segment

The following table summarizes revenue and gross profit for our Laboratory segment (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			% Change		2015			2014			% Change
Revenue	$	106,222		$	95,955		10.7	%	$	200,194		$	184,489		8.5	%
Gross profit	$	56,703		$	49,092		15.5	%	$	104,685		$	92,123		13.6	%
Gross margin	53.4		%	51.2		%			52.3		%	49.9		%

Laboratory revenue increased $10.3 million and $15.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The components of the increase in Laboratory revenue are detailed below (in thousands, except percentages and average revenue per requisition):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		% Change		2015		2014		% Change
Internal growth:
Number of requisitions (1)	3,573		3,501		2.1	%	6,712		6,610		1.6	%
Average revenue per requisition (2)	$	28.83	$	27.41	5.2	%	$	29.34	$	27.91	5.1	%
Total internal revenue (1)	$	102,998	$	95,955	7.3	%	$	196,940	$	184,489	6.7	%
Acquired revenue (3)	3,224		—				3,254		—
Total	$	106,222	$	95,955	10.7	%	$	200,194	$	184,489	8.5	%

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⁽¹⁾  Internal revenue and requisitions were calculated using Laboratory operating results, which are adjusted (i) to exclude the operating results of acquired laboratories that we did not own as of the beginning of the comparable period in the prior year, and (ii) for the impact resulting from any differences in the number of billing days in the comparable period, if applicable.

⁽²⁾  Computed by dividing internal revenue by the number of requisitions.

⁽³⁾  Acquired revenue represents the current-year period revenue recognized from our acquired laboratories that we did not own as of the beginning of the comparable period in the prior year.

The increase in Laboratory revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, was due to an increase in average revenue per requisition, primarily as a result of price increases in February 2015 and changes in product mix.

Laboratory gross profit is calculated as Laboratory revenue less direct costs. Laboratory direct cost comprises all costs of laboratory services including, but not limited to, salaries of veterinarians, specialists, technicians and other laboratory-based personnel, transportation and delivery costs, facilities rent, occupancy costs, depreciation and amortization and supply costs.

Our Laboratory gross margin increased to 53.4% and 52.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to 51.2% and 49.9% for the same periods in the prior year. The improvement in gross margins is primarily attributable to leverage on labor and transportation costs.

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Intercompany Revenue

Laboratory revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included intercompany revenue of $16.5 million and $31.7 million, respectively, generated by providing laboratory services to our animal hospitals, as compared to $14.6 million and $28.4 million for the respective prior year periods. All Other revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included intercompany revenue of $5.9 million and $13.5 million, respectively, generated by providing products and services to our animal hospitals and laboratories, as compared to $3.3 million and $9.2 million for the respective prior year periods. For purposes of reviewing the operating performance of our segments, all intercompany transactions are accounted for as if the transaction was with an independent third party at current market prices. For financial reporting purposes, intercompany transactions are eliminated as part of our consolidation.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

SG&A is primarily comprised of costs incurred to support each of our business units. These costs typically include compensation related items for our accounting, legal, information technology, marketing, training, and medical operations departments and in addition, other shared costs such as marketing and rent for corporate facilities.

The following table summarizes our selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense in both dollars and as a percentage of applicable revenue (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,										Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015				2014						2015				2014
	$		% of Revenue		$		% of Revenue		% Change		$		% of Revenue		$		% of Revenue		% Change
Animal Hospital	$	10,453	2.4	%	$	9,864	2.6	%	6.0	%	$	21,674	2.6	%	$	18,992	2.6	%	14.1	%
Laboratory	9,487		8.9	%	8,281		8.6	%	14.6	%	18,352		9.2	%	16,299		8.8	%	12.6	%
All Other	7,741		27.0	%	7,411		31.3	%	4.5	%	16,428		26.1	%	15,759		30.4	%	4.2	%
Corporate	16,804		3.1	%	14,375		2.9	%	16.9	%	32,429		3.1	%	30,321		3.2	%	7.0	%
Total SG&A	$	44,485	8.1	%	$	39,931	8.2	%	11.4	%	$	88,883	8.5	%	$	81,371	8.7	%	9.2	%

Consolidated SG&A expense increased $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in consolidated SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015, was primarily due to increases of $2.4 million in our Corporate expenses to support our growing operations, and increases in compensation related expenses at our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments of $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to increased headcount. The remainder of the variance is attributable to All Other operating SG&A expense offset by cost reductions at Vetstreet.

Consolidated SG&A expense increased $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in consolidated SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015, was primarily due to increases of $2.1 million in our Corporate expenses to support our growing operations, and increases in compensation related expenses at our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments of $2.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively, related to increased headcount. The remainder of the variance is attributable to All Other operating SG&A expense offset by cost reductions at Vetstreet.

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Operating Income

The following table summarizes our consolidated operating income and Non-GAAP consolidated operating income in both dollars and as a percentage of applicable revenue (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended June 30,												Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015					2014							2015					2014
	$			% of Revenue		$			% of Revenue		% Change		$			% of Revenue		$			% of Revenue		% Change
Animal Hospital	$	63,846		14.7	%	$	53,058		13.7	%	20.3	%	$	107,815		13.0	%	$	92,562		12.5	%	16.5	%
Laboratory	47,181			44.4	%	40,818			42.5	%	15.6	%	86,292			43.1	%	75,902			41.1	%	13.7	%
All Other	3,637			12.7	%	140			0.6	%	2,497.9	%	6,365			10.1	%	2,945			5.7	%	116.1	%
Corporate	(16,853		)			(14,449		)			(16.6	)%	(32,504		)			(30,261		)			(7.4	)%
Eliminations	(630		)			339					(285.8	)%	(1,658		)			(10		)			(16,480.0	)%
Total GAAP consolidated operating income	$	97,181		17.7	%	$	79,906		16.3	%	21.6	%	$	166,310		15.9	%	$	141,138		15.0	%	17.8	%
Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions	5,858					5,227							11,384					10,374
Non-GAAP consolidated operating income and Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin(1)	$	103,039		18.8	%	$	85,133		17.4	%	21.0	%	$	177,694		17.0	%	$	151,512		16.1	%	17.3	%

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⁽¹⁾  Non-GAAP consolidated operating income and Non-GAAP consolidated operating margin are not measurements of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for information about these Non-GAAP financial measures, including our reasons for including the measures, material limitations with respect to the usefulness of the measures, and a reconciliation of each Non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Consolidated operating income increased by $17.3 million and $25.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Non-GAAP consolidated operating income, which excludes the impact of intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions, increased by $17.9 million and $26.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. The remaining increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, were primarily related to improved results, as mentioned above in our Animal Hospital and Laboratory segments.

Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions

Included in our direct costs is amortization expense related to our acquired intangible assets. At acquisition we assign a fair market value to identifiable intangible assets other than goodwill in our purchase price allocation. These assets include non-contractual customer relationships, covenants not-to-compete, trademarks, contracts and technology. For those identified intangible assets that have finite lives, we amortize those values over the estimated useful lives to direct costs. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, amortization expenses associated with acquired intangible assets were $5.9 million and $11.4 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, amortization expenses associated with acquired intangible assets were $5.2 million and $10.4 million, respectively.

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Interest Expense, Net

The following table summarizes our interest expense, net of interest income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Interest expense:
Senior term notes	$	3,236		$	2,414		$	6,304		$	5,078
Capital leases and other	1,461			1,382			2,839			2,574
Amortization of debt costs	436			300			870			604
Consolidated interest expense	5,133			4,096			10,013			8,256
Interest income	(29		)	(66		)	(72		)	(59		)
Total consolidated interest expense, net of interest income	$	5,104		$	4,030		$	9,941		$	8,197

The increase in consolidated net interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year, was primarily attributable to an increase in the weighted average debt balance of our senior term notes, revolver commitment fees, and amortized debt costs. The weighted average debt balance increased as a result of refinancing our senior credit facility and $196 million of additional borrowings from our revolving credit facility, of which $61 million were drawn during the three months ended June 30, 2015. Amortized debt costs also increased as a result of refinancing our senior credit facility.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate of income attributable to VCA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 40.0% and 39.7%, respectively, as compared to 39.1% for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increases in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2014 was primarily due to a permanent tax difference as a result of the sale of one of our animal hospitals. Our estimated annual effective tax rate is 39.7%.

Inflation

Historically, our operations have not been materially affected by inflation. We cannot assure that our operations will not be affected by inflation in the future.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use Non-GAAP financial measures to supplement the financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows our management to better understand our consolidated financial performance from period to period and in relationship to the operating results of our segments. We also believe that excluding certain items from our GAAP results allows our management to better project our future consolidated financial performance because our forecasts are developed at a level of detail different from that used to prepare GAAP-based financial measures. Moreover, we believe these Non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful information to help them evaluate our operating results by facilitating an enhanced understanding of our operating performance, and enabling them to make more meaningful period to period comparisons.

The Non-GAAP financial measures presented in this report include Non-GAAP gross profit and Non-GAAP gross margin, computed on a consolidated basis, for our Animal Hospital segment, and the same measures expressed on a same-store basis. Additionally, our Non-GAAP financial measures include our Non-GAAP operating income and Non-GAAP operating margin on a consolidated basis. Lastly, our Non-GAAP financial measures also include our Non-GAAP consolidated net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. These Non-GAAP financial measures, as defined by us, represent the comparable GAAP measures adjusted to exclude certain charges or credits, as detailed in the tables above and below. In future fiscal periods, we may exclude such items and may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items. Accordingly, the exclusion of these items and other similar items in our Non-GAAP presentation should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual.

There are limitations to the use of the Non-GAAP financial measures presented in this report. Our Non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate the Non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. In addition, these items can have a material impact on earnings. Our management compensates for the foregoing limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Non-GAAP financial measures supplementally. The Non-

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GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered as indicators of performance in isolation from or as a substitute for consolidated gross profit or gross margin prepared in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with financial information presented on a GAAP basis. We have presented reconciliations of each Non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable GAAP measure for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 and encourage you to review the reconciliations in conjunction with the presentation of the Non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods included in this report. Refer to the tables above in the gross profit and operating income sections within Part I, Item 2 of this report for a reconciliation of consolidated gross profit to Non-GAAP gross profit and consolidated operating income to Non-GAAP operating income.

Our Non-GAAP adjustments include the following:

• Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions - Our GAAP net income includes amortization expense related to intangible assets in our acquired businesses. The amortization expense related to our acquired intangible assets can vary significantly dependent upon the amount and size of our acquisitions in each period; accordingly, we exclude amortization from our GAAP net income, for all periods presented, to provide investors with more comparable operating results.

The following table reconciles our GAAP net income to Non-GAAP net income and calculates our Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the adjustments mentioned above:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
GAAP net income	$	54,299		$	45,584		$	92,600		$	79,627
Intangible asset amortization associated with acquisitions	5,858			5,227			11,384			10,374
Tax benefit on above adjustments	(2,293		)	(2,046		)	(4,456		)	(4,060		)
Non-GAAP net income	$	57,864		$	48,765		$	99,528		$	85,941
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.70		$	0.55		$	1.20		$	0.96
Shares used for computing adjusted diluted earnings per share	83,084			89,191			83,227			89,312

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Introduction

We generate cash primarily from (i) payments made by customers for our veterinary services, (ii) payments from animal hospitals and other clients for our laboratory services, (iii) proceeds received from the sale of our imaging equipment and other related services and (iv) payments received from participating hospitals for Vetstreet subscriptions and reminder notices. Our business historically has experienced strong liquidity, as fees for services provided in our animal hospitals are due at the time of service and fees for laboratory services are collected under standard industry terms. Our cash disbursements are primarily for payments related to the compensation of our employees, supplies and inventory purchases for our operating segments, occupancy and other administrative costs, interest expense, payments on long-term borrowings, capital expenditures, acquisitions and shares repurchases. Cash outflows fluctuate with the amount and timing of the settlement of these transactions.

We manage our cash, investments and capital structure so we are able to meet the short-term and long-term obligations of our business while maintaining financial flexibility and liquidity. We forecast, analyze and monitor our cash flows to enable investment and financing within the overall constraints of our financial strategy.

At June 30, 2015, our consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $74.3 million, representing a decrease of $7.1 million, compared to December 31, 2014. Cash flows generated from operating activities totaled at $129.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, representing an increase of $1.6 million, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014.

At June 30, 2015, $15.7 millionof the$74.3 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries. Our intention is to indefinitely reinvest foreign earnings in our foreign subsidiaries. If these earnings were used to fund domestic operations, they would be subject to additional income taxes upon repatriation.

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We have historically funded our working capital requirements, capital expenditures, investments in the acquisition of individual hospitals and laboratories, and other smaller acquisitions primarily from internally generated cash flows. In the future, we plan to continue to utilize our revolving credit facility to supplement our internally generated cash flows to fund both our acquisition pipeline and our share repurchase program. As of June 30, 2015, we have access to $604 million under our revolving credit facility which allows us to maintain further operating and financial flexibility.

Historically, we have been able to access the capital markets to fund larger acquisitions that could not be funded out of internally generated cash flows. The availability of financing in the form of debt or equity is influenced by many factors including our profitability, operating cash flows, debt levels, debt ratings, contractual restrictions, and market conditions. Although in the past we have been able to obtain financing for material transactions on terms we believed to be reasonable, there is a possibility that we may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms in the future.

Future Cash Flows

Short-Term

We anticipate that our cash on hand and net cash provided by operations and available funds under our revolving credit agreement and incremental facilities will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements for the next 12 months. If we consummate additional significant acquisitions during this period, we may seek additional debt or equity financing.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, we expect to spend $100 million to $120 million for the acquisition of independent animal hospitals. The ultimate number of acquisitions and cash used is largely dependent upon the attractiveness of the candidates and the strategic fit within our operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, we spent $46.4 million in connection with the acquisition of 23 independent animal hospitals and $20.1 million in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory. In addition, we expect to spend approximately $95 million in 2015 for both property and equipment additions and capital costs necessary to maintain our existing facilities, of which approximately $34.5 million had been expended at June 30, 2015.

In August 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the continuance of our April 2013 share repurchase program, which was completed in August 2014. The new plan authorizes us to repurchase up to an additional $400 million of our common shares from time to time in open market purchases, pursuant to trading plans established in accordance with SEC rules or through privately negotiated transactions.  The timing and number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, capital availability, legal requirements and economic and market conditions. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the repurchase program, and repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The repurchases have been and will continue to be funded by existing cash balances and by our revolving credit facility. During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, we repurchased an aggregate of 840,000 shares of common stock for $43.9 million under our new plan.

Long-Term

Our long-term liquidity needs, other than those related to the day-to-day operations of our business, including commitments for operating leases, generally are comprised of scheduled principal and interest payments for our outstanding long-term indebtedness, capital expenditures related to the expansion of our business and acquisitions in accordance with our growth strategy.

We are unable to project with certainty whether our long-term cash flow from operations will be sufficient to repay our long-term debt when it comes due. If this cash flow is insufficient, we expect that we will need to refinance such indebtedness, amend its terms to extend maturity dates, or issue common stock of our company. Our management cannot make any assurances that such refinancing or amendments, if necessary, will be available on attractive terms, if at all.

Debt Related Covenants

Our senior credit facility contains certain financial covenants pertaining to interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of June 30, 2015, we were in compliance with these covenants, including the two covenant ratios, the interest coverage ratio and the leverage ratio.

At June 30, 2015, we had an interest coverage ratio of 20.27 to 1.00, which was in compliance with the required ratio of no less than 3.00 to 1.00. The senior credit facility defines the interest coverage ratio as that ratio that is calculated on a last 12-month basis by dividing pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as defined by the senior credit facility (“pro forma earnings”), by consolidated interest expense. Interest expense is defined as total interest expense with respect to all outstanding indebtedness, including commissions, discounts and other fees charged related to letters of credit. Pro forma earnings include 12 months of operating results for businesses acquired during the period.

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At June 30, 2015, we had a leverage ratio of 2.21 to 1.00, which was in compliance with the required ratio of no more than 4.25 to 1.00 from June 30, 2015 until December 31, 2015 as defined under the senior credit facility. The senior credit facility defines the leverage ratio as that ratio which is calculated as total debt divided by pro forma earnings.

Historical Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	129,756		$	128,113
Investing activities	(94,681		)	(54,232		)
Financing activities	(42,210		)	(76,173		)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	78			(202		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(7,057		)	(2,494		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	81,383			125,029
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	74,326		$	122,535

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015, as compared to the prior-year period. Operating cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 included $95.5 million of net income, net non-cash expenses of $46.8 million and net cash used as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $12.5 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included a $24.2 million increase in trade accounts receivable, an $8.9 million increase in inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets, and a $4.2 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, partially offset by a $16.5 million decrease in prepaid incomes taxes and an $8.3 million increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities. The increase in trade accounts receivable was primarily due to an increase in our Laboratory business segment revenue as compared to to the prior-year period, as well as increased revenue related to our Hospital segment. The increase in inventory, prepaid expenses, and other assets was primarily due to increases in service agreements entered into by our Laboratory segment, as well as deferred transaction costs related to acquisitions from our Hospital segment. These increases are partially offset by the receipt of the insurance payment related to the May 2014 fire at our Medical Technology business and the depletion of certain products. The decreases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and prepaid incomes taxes, and the increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities was primarily due to the timing of payment obligations.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.04 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to the prior-year period. Operating cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included $81.8 million of net income, net non-cash expenses of $48.8 million and net cash used as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2.5 million. The changes in operating assets and liabilities included an $8.1 million decrease in prepaid income taxes and a $3.8 million increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities, offset by an $8.9 million increase in trade accounts receivable and a $6.6 million increase in inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets. The increase in accrued payroll and related liabilities and the decrease in prepaid income taxes were both a result of timing of payment obligations. The increase in trade accounts receivable is due to an increase in receivables related to Antech's service agreements. The increase in inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets is primarily due to the recorded receivable of $13.1 million from insurance recoveries for the amount of losses in connection with the May 2014 fire at our Medical Technology business.

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

The table below presents the components of the changes in investing cash flows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			Change
Investing Cash Flows:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	(66,529	)	$	(30,764	)	$	(35,765	)	(1)
Property and equipment additions	(34,521		)	(27,979		)	(6,542		)	(2)
Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets	6,164			4,456			1,708
Other	205			55			150
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(94,681	)	$	(54,232	)	$	(40,449	)

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⁽¹⁾  The number of acquisitions will vary from period to period based upon the available pool of suitable candidates. A discussion of our acquisitions is provided above in our Executive Overview.

⁽²⁾  The cash used to acquire property and equipment will vary from year-to-year based on upgrade requirements and expansion of our animal hospitals and laboratory facilities.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

The table below presents the components of the changes in financing cash flows (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			Change
Financing Cash Flows:
Repayment of long-term obligations	$	(7,924	)	$	(26,218	)	$	18,294		(1)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	61,000			—			61,000			(2)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners	(2,447		)	(2,259		)	(188		)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	(1,493		)	(326		)	(1,167		)	(3)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	679			467			212
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	4,729			2,092			2,637
Stock repurchases	(96,674		)	(49,091		)	(47,583		)	(4)
Other	(80		)	(838		)	758
Net cash used in financing activities	$	(42,210	)	$	(76,173	)	$	33,963

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⁽¹⁾  For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the repayment of long-term obligations decreased due primarily to the lack of scheduled amortization during the period, in addition to payments made related to acquired debt. On August 27, 2014, we entered into a new senior credit facility and in accordance with our new debt agreement, our interest payment obligations are not scheduled to commence until September 2015.

⁽²⁾  The $61.0 million borrowed from our revolving credit facility in 2015 was used primarily to fund stock repurchases under our existing $400 million share repurchase authorization and fund our acquisitions.

⁽³⁾  The cash paid to purchase noncontrolling interests will vary based upon differing opportunities and circumstances during each of the respective periods.

⁽⁴⁾  The cash paid for stock repurchases includes both the repurchase of our common shares, in accordance with our share repurchase program, and income taxes paid on behalf of employees who elected to settle their tax obligation on vested stock with a portion of their vested stock.

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Future Contractual Cash Requirements

The following table sets forth material changes from the amounts reported in our 2014 Form 10-K to our scheduled principal and interest due by us for each of the years indicated as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):

	Payment due by period
	Total		Less than 1 Year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Contractual Obligations:
Long-term debt	$	796,230	$	30,230	$	135,000	$	631,000	$	—
Variable cash interest expense Term A(1)	54,292		16,368		36,206		1,718		—
	$	850,522	$	46,598	$	171,206	$	632,718	$	—

⁽¹⁾  The interest payments on our variable-rate senior term notes are based on rates effective as of June 30, 2015.

Off-Balance-Sheet Financing Arrangements

Other than operating leases, as of June 30, 2015, we do not have any off-balance-sheet financing arrangements.

Description of Indebtedness

Senior Credit Facility

At June 30, 2015, we had $600 million in principal outstanding under our senior term notes and $196 million borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility.

We pay interest on our senior term notes and revolving credit facility based on the interest rate offered to our administrative agent on, the Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin determined by reference to the Leverage Ratio in effect from time-to-time, ranging from 1.00% to 2.25% per annum. We pay a commitment fee on our revolving credit facility determined by reference to the Leverage Ratio in effect from time-to-time ranging from 0.25% to 0.45% per annum. The table is set forth in Note 6, Long-Term Obligations, of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

Other Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

At June 30, 2015, we had a seller note secured by assets of a certain animal hospital, capital leases, and other debt that consisted of $3.9 million and $53.4 million included in the current portion and non-current portion of long-term debt, respectively. Our seller note matures in 2015 and has an interest rate of 10.0%. Our capital leases and other debt have various maturities through 2042 and various interest rates ranging from 1.9% to 15.0%.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from those disclosed in Part II, Item 7A, of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We carried out an evaluation required by the Exchange Act, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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During our most recent fiscal quarter, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives as specified above. Management does not expect, however, that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent or detect all error and fraud. Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, is based upon certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that its objectives will be met. Further, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur, or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On May 29, 2013, a former veterinary assistant at one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled Jorge Duran vs. VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. On May 7, 2014, we obtained partial summary judgment, dismissing four of the eight claims of the complaint, including the claims for failure to pay regular and overtime wages. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

On July 16, 2014, two additional former veterinary assistants filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled La Kimba Bradsbery and Cheri Brakensiek vs. Vicar Operating, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants, kennel assistants, and client service representatives employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, improperly failed to pay reporting time pay, improperly failed to reimburse for certain business-related expenses, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. These two actions are related before the same judge hearing the Duran action discussed above.

In September 2014, the court issued an order staying the La Kimba Bradsbery lawsuit until class certification is completed in the Duran case. Plaintiff Duran filed his class certification motion and supporting documentation in January 2015. A class certification hearing was held on June 2, 2015.

On June 25, 2015, the Court entered an Order denying class certification to veterinary assistants who were allegedly not given proper meal or rest periods. The plaintiff continues to have a PAGA claim. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

On July 12, 2013, an individual who provided courier services with respect to our laboratory clients in California filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Clara - San Jose Branch, titled Carlos Lopez vs. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, Antech Diagnostics, Inc., et. al. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, a co-defendant in the lawsuit, is a company with which Antech has contracted to provide courier services in California. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of individuals who were engaged by Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC to perform such courier services and alleges, among other allegations, that Logistics Delivery Solutions and Antech Diagnostics improperly classified the plaintiffs as independent contractors, improperly failed to pay overtime wages, and improperly failed to provide proper meal periods. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and costs. The parties have an agreement in principle to settle the action, on a class-wide basis, for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay half of the claim. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2015, we have accrued the remaining fifty percent. The proposed settlement, when and if it becomes effective, would not be an admission of wrongdoing or acceptance of fault by any of the defendants named in the complaint. Antech Diagnostics and Logistics Delivery Solutions have agreed upon the terms of this proposed settlement to eliminate the uncertainties, risk, distraction and expense associated with protracted litigation. The proposed settlement remains subject to court approval and class notice administration before it will be effective.

On May 12, 2014, an individual client who purchased goods and services from one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, titled Tony M. Graham vs. VCA Antech, Inc. and VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of the plaintiff and other individuals who purchased similar goods and services from our animal hospitals and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly charged such individuals for “biohazard waste management” in connection with the services performed. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages in unspecified amounts, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and

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costs. VCA successfully had the venue transferred to the Southern District of California. This case is in an early procedural stage and we intend to vigorously defend this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

In addition to the lawsuits described above, we are party to ordinary routine legal proceedings and claims incidental to our business, but we are not currently a party to any legal proceeding that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Transactions in Our Equity Securities

For the period covered by this report, we have not engaged in any transactions involving the sale of our unregistered equity securities that were not disclosed in a quarterly report on Form 10-Q or a current report on Form 8-K. We have not engaged in any sales of registered securities for which the use of proceeds is required to be disclosed.

The following table provides information on shares of our common stock we repurchased during the quarter ended June 30, 2015:

				Total Number of	Approximate Dollar
				Shares Purchased as	Value of Shares That
	Total Number	Average		Part of Publicly	May Yet Be Purchased
	of Shares	Price Paid		Announced Plan	Under the Plan
Period	Purchased	Per Share		or Program	or Program
(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(4)
April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2015	1,038	$	54.23	—	$	203,396,655
May 1, 2015 to May 31, 2015	200,000	$	52.30	200,000	$	192,936,913
June 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015	785,645	$	52.56	640,000	$	159,525,939
	986,683	$	52.51	840,000	$	159,525,939

⁽¹⁾ Information is based on settlement dates of repurchase transactions.

⁽²⁾ Consists of shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share. Of these shares, 840,000 shares were repurchased in the open market pursuant to a previously-announced share repurchase program (see (4) below). The balance of the repurchases were related to 146,683 shares of common stock surrendered to us by employees to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock and payout of restricted stock units. In the table above, these shares were excluded from column (4) as they do not affect the number of shares that may be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program.

⁽³⁾ The average price paid for shares repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program excludes commissions paid.

⁽⁴⁾ In April 2013, our Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program to purchase up to $125 million in shares of our common stock. As of August 2014, we have completed this program and our Board of Directors authorized a new repurchase program to buyback up to $400 million in shares of our common stock in open market purchases or negotiated transactions.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The agreements and other documents filed as exhibits to this report are not intended to provide factual information or other disclosure, other than with respect to the terms of the agreements or other documents themselves, and you should not rely on them for that purpose. In particular, any representations and warranties made by us in these agreements or other documents were made solely within the specific context of the relevant agreement or document and may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on August 7, 2015.

Date:	August 7, 2015	By: /s/ Tomas W. Fuller
		Tomas W. Fuller
		Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Vice President and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit 101.SCH	XBRL Extension Schema Document
Exhibit 101.CAL	XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.LAB	XBRL Extension Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.PRE	XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Exhibit 101.DEF	XBRL Extension Definition Linkbase Document

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of

Chief Executive Officer

of VCA Inc.

I, Robert L. Antin, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of VCA Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Robert L. Antin

Robert L. Antin

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of

Chief Financial Officer

of VCA Inc.

I, Tomas W. Fuller, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of VCA Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Tomas W. Fuller

Tomas W. Fuller

Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Vice President and Secretary

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certification of

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer

of VCA Inc.

This certification is provided pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and accompanies this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) for the period ended June 30, 2015 of VCA Inc. (the “Issuer”).

Each of the undersigned, who are the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of VCA Inc., hereby certify that, to the best of each such officer’s knowledge:

(i) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

Dated: August 7, 2015
	/s/ Robert L. Antin
	Robert L. Antin
	Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
	/s/ Tomas W. Fuller
	Tomas W. Fuller
	Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Vice President and Secretary

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	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	$ 54,299	$ 45,584	$ 92,600	$ 79,627
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	81,956,000	88,041,000	82,150,000	88,188,000
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
Stock options (in shares)	334,000	265,000	337,000	260,000
Non-vested shares and units (in shares)	794,000	885,000	740,000	864,000
Diluted (in shares)	83,084,000	89,191,000	83,227,000	89,312,000
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.66	$ 0.52	$ 1.13	$ 0.90
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.51	$ 1.11	$ 0.89
Calculation of Earnings per Share (Textuals) [Abstract]
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Maximum additional consideration to be earned			$ 5,600
Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 21,000
Reclassification of consideration to intangible assets	$ 15,300
D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred		$ 17,757
Weighted average useful life (in years)		10 years
Percentage of voting interests acquired		100.00%
Payments to acquire businesses, including holdbacks		$ 17,000
Maximum additional consideration to be earned		$ 3,000
Additional consideration earned, period		3 years
Camp Bow Wow [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of dog boarding and day care service locations operated (more than) | day_care_location			127
Number of states in which the entity operates | State			35
Number of Canadian Provinces in which entity operates | province			1
Customer Relationships [Member] | Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life (in years)	20 years

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Calculation of Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

7. Calculation of Earnings per Share, continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	$	54,299	$	45,584	$	92,600	$	79,627
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	81,956		88,041		82,150		88,188
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
Stock options	334		265		337		260
Non-vested shares and units	794		885		740		864
Diluted	83,084		89,191		83,227		89,312
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.66	$	0.52	$	1.13	$	0.90
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.65	$	0.51	$	1.11	$	0.89

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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interest expense, Income Statement Impact	$ 749	$ 739
Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, beginning balance	11,077
Redemption value change	877	417
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	(690)	30
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(1,118)	(970)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, ending balance	11,183
Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interest expense, Income Statement Impact	749	739
Redemption value change, Income Statement Impact	(78)	237
Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, beginning balance	9,405	9,355
Redemption value change	671	976
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	(803)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(728)	(679)
Currency translation adjustment	(136)	(30)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, ending balance	8,409	9,622
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interest expense, Income Statement Impact	681	589
Redemption value change, Income Statement Impact	196	(172)
Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, beginning balance	11,077	10,678
Redemption value change	877	417
Formation of noncontrolling interests		855
Purchase of noncontrolling interests		(356)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(771)	(610)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests, ending balance	$ 11,183	$ 10,984

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Long-Term Obligations (Details 3) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	$ 15,000
2016	30,000
2017	37,500
2018	52,500
2019	661,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	15,000
2016	30,000
2017	37,500
2018	52,500
2019	465,000
Revolving loans [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2015	0
2016	0
2017	0
2018	0
2019	$ 196,000

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Nature of Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature of Operations

Nature of Operations

Our company, VCA Inc. (“VCA”) is a Delaware corporation formed in 1986 and is based in Los Angeles, California. We are an animal healthcare company with the following five operating segments: Animal Hospital, Laboratory, Medical Technology, Vetstreet and Camp Bow Wow. Our operating segments are aggregated into two reportable segments: Animal Hospital and Laboratory. Our Medical Technology, Vetstreet and Camp Bow Wow operating segments are combined in our All Other category. See Footnote 8, Lines of Business within these notes to unaudited condensed, consolidated financial statements.

Our animal hospitals offer a full range of general medical and surgical services for companion animals. Our animal hospitals treat diseases and injuries, provide pharmaceutical products and perform a variety of pet-wellness programs, including health examinations, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, spaying, neutering and dental care. At June 30, 2015, we operated or managed 657 animal hospitals throughout 41 states and four Canadian provinces.

We operate a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory network serving all 50 states and certain areas in Canada. Our laboratory network provides sophisticated testing and consulting services used by veterinarians in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring, treatment and prevention of diseases and other conditions affecting animals. At June 30, 2015, we operated 59 laboratories of various sizes located strategically throughout the United States and Canada.

Our Medical Technology business sells digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment, provides education and training on the use of that equipment, provides consulting and mobile imaging services, and sells software and ancillary services to the veterinary market.

Our Vetstreet business provides several different services to the veterinary community including, online communications, professional education, marketing solutions and a home delivery platform for independent animal hospitals.

Our Camp Bow Wow business franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities, principally under the service mark Camp Bow Wow^®.  As of June 30, 2015, there were 127 Camp Bow Wow® franchise locations operating in 35 states and one Canadian province. 

The practice of veterinary medicine is subject to seasonal fluctuation. In particular, demand for veterinary services is significantly higher during the warmer months because pets spend a greater amount of time outdoors where they are more likely to be injured and are more susceptible to disease and parasites. In addition, use of veterinary services may be affected by levels of flea infestation, heartworms and ticks, and the number of daylight hours.

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Noncontrolling Interests (Details Textuals)	Jun. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Percentage of ownership interest in partnership	50.10%

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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) Hospital	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,582,427	$ 1,545,918
Accumulated impairment losses		(130,057)	(130,057)
Subtotal		1,452,370	1,415,861
Goodwill acquired		46,695
Foreign translation adjustment		(7,878)
Other	[1]	$ (2,308)
Number of animal hospitals sold | Hospital		2
Animal Hospital [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,337,678	1,305,558
Accumulated impairment losses		0	0
Subtotal		1,337,678	1,305,558
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Foreign translation adjustment		(7,844)
Other	[1]	(2,304)
Laboratory [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		101,669	97,535
Accumulated impairment losses		0	0
Subtotal		101,669	97,535
Goodwill acquired		4,172
Foreign translation adjustment		(34)
Other	[1]	(4)
All Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill		143,080	142,825
Accumulated impairment losses		(130,057)	(130,057)
Subtotal		13,023	$ 12,768
Goodwill acquired		255
Foreign translation adjustment		0
Other	[1]	$ 0

[1] "Other" primarily includes write-offs related to the sale of two animal hospitals partially offset by measurement period adjustments.

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Nature of Operations (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015	day_care_location province Laboratory segment Hospital State reportable_segment
Nature of Operations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | segment	5
Number of reportable segments | reportable_segment	2
Number of hospitals operated | Hospital	657
Number of states in which hospitals are operated	41
Number Of Canadian Provinces | province	4
Number of states in which the company operate a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory network	50
Number of laboratories operated | Laboratory	59
Camp Bow Wow [Member]
Nature of Operations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of dog boarding and day care service locations operated (more than) | day_care_location	127
Number of states in which the entity operates	35
Number of Canadian Provinces in which entity operates | province	1

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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 165,596	$ 147,685
Accumulated Amortization	(66,688)	(59,510)
Total intangible assets	98,908	88,175
Non-contractual customer relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	118,231	101,056
Accumulated Amortization	(50,879)	(45,295)
Total intangible assets	67,352	55,761
Covenants not-to-compete [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	11,772	10,093
Accumulated Amortization	(5,072)	(4,422)
Total intangible assets	6,700	5,671
Favorable lease asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	9,477	9,576
Accumulated Amortization	(5,191)	(4,962)
Total intangible assets	4,286	4,614
Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	100	100
Accumulated Amortization	(28)	(11)
Total intangible assets	72	89
Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,627	1,627
Accumulated Amortization	(584)	(414)
Total intangible assets	1,043	1,213
Franchise rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	11,730	11,730
Accumulated Amortization	(977)	(391)
Total intangible assets	10,753	11,339
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	12,659	13,503
Accumulated Amortization	(3,957)	(4,015)
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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Aggregate amortization expense	$ 5,858	$ 5,227	$ 11,384	$ 10,374
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	11,611		11,611
2016	21,084		21,084
2017	15,137		15,137
2018	11,781		11,781
2019	8,757		8,757
Thereafter	29,498		29,498
Total	97,868		97,868
Trademarks	1,040		1,040
Total intangible assets	$ 98,908		$ 98,908		$ 88,175

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Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	[1]	$ 95,476	$ 81,823
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		40,163	39,797
Amortization of debt issue costs		870	604
Provision for uncollectible accounts		3,379	2,612
Net gain on sale or disposal of assets		(484)	(643)
Share-based compensation		8,269	8,571
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation		(4,729)	(2,092)
Other		(658)	(53)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable		(24,217)	(8,945)
Inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets		(8,942)	(6,610)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities		(4,196)	1,171
Accrued payroll and related liabilities		8,300	3,816
Income taxes		16,525	8,062
Net cash provided by operating activities		129,756	128,113
Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(66,529)	(30,764)
Property and equipment additions		(34,521)	(27,979)
Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets		6,164	4,456
Other		205	55
Net cash used in investing activities		(94,681)	(54,232)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of long-term obligations		(7,924)	(26,218)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		61,000	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest partners		(2,447)	(2,259)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests		(1,493)	(326)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans		679	467
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation		4,729	2,092
Stock repurchases		(96,674)	(49,091)
Other		(80)	(838)
Net cash used in financing activities		(42,210)	(76,173)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		78	(202)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(7,057)	(2,494)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		81,383	125,029
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		74,326	122,535
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid		8,907	7,491
Income taxes paid		44,253	42,950
Detail of acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired		75,973	34,329
Noncontrolling interest		0	(1,705)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of acquired cash		(66,529)	(30,764)
Assumed debt		(6,250)	(736)
Contingent consideration		0	(374)
Holdbacks		(2,522)	(750)
Liabilities assumed		$ 672	$ 0

[1] Includes approximately $1.6 million and $1.2 million of net income related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Acquisitions (Details) $ in Thousands			6 Months Ended
		Aug. 15, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) Laboratory Hospital	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) Laboratory Hospital	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired			$ 66,529	$ 30,764
Earn-out contingent consideration			3,100		$ 3,200
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Goodwill			1,452,370		$ 1,415,861
Animal Hospitals And Laboratory Acquisitions [Member]
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired			66,229	30,764
Assumed debt			6,250	736
Holdbacks			2,522	750
Earn-out contingent consideration			0	374
Fair value of total consideration transferred			75,001	32,624
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets			5,064	2,688
Identifiable intangible assets	[1]		24,144	4,880
Goodwill	[2]		46,440	26,761
Other liabilities assumed			(647)	0
Fair value of assets acquired			75,001	34,329
Noncontrolling interest			0	(1,705)
Total			$ 75,001	32,624
Weighted average useful life (in years)			15 years
Goodwill recorded for acquisitions, fully deductible for income tax purposes			$ 35,800	$ 16,300
Animal Hospital [Member]
Business Acquisition Summary Of Acquired Properties [Line Items]
Acquisitions | Hospital			23	10
Acquisitions, merged | Hospital			(2)	(2)
Sold, closed or merged | Hospital			(7)	(5)
Net increase | Hospital			14	3
Laboratories Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition Summary Of Acquired Properties [Line Items]
Acquisitions | Laboratory			1	0
Acquisitions, merged | Laboratory			(1)	0
New facilities | Laboratory			0	3
Net increase | Laboratory			0	3
D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired		$ 15,174
Assumed debt		323
Holdbacks		1,500
Earn-out contingent consideration		760
Fair value of total consideration transferred		17,757
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets		637
Identifiable intangible assets	[3]	13,420
Goodwill	[4]	4,219
Other liabilities assumed		(519)
Total		$ 17,757
Weighted average useful life (in years)		10 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Animal Hospitals And Laboratory Acquisitions [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)			16 years
Trademarks [Member] | Animal Hospitals And Laboratory Acquisitions [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)			8 years
Covenants [Member] | Animal Hospitals And Laboratory Acquisitions [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)			5 years
Covenants [Member] | D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)		3 years
Franchise rights [Member] | D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)		10 years
Existing Technology [Member] | D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Weighted average useful life (in years)		4 years

[1] Identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and covenants-not-to-compete. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately fifteen years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer relationships, trademarks and covenants is approximately sixteen years, eight years and five years, respectively.

[2] We expect that $35.8 million and $16.3 million of the goodwill recorded for these acquisitions, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, will be fully deductible for income tax purposes.

[3] Identifiable intangible assets primarily include franchise rights, trademarks, covenants-not-to-compete and existing technology. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately ten years. The weighted-average amortization periods for the franchise rights, covenants and existing technology is approximately ten years, three years and four years, respectively. The trademarks have an indefinite life and will be assessed annually for impairment.

[4] As of June 30, 2015, we expect that the full amount of goodwill recorded for this acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

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Lines of Business (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Lines of Business
External revenue	$ 548,785	$ 489,472	$ 1,048,238	$ 938,979
Intercompany revenue	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	548,785	489,472	1,048,238	938,979
Direct costs	407,938	369,057	793,529	717,113
Gross profit	140,847	120,415	254,709	221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense	44,485	39,931	88,883	81,371
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	96,362	80,484	165,826	140,495
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	(819)	578	(484)	(643)
Operating income (loss)	97,181	79,906	166,310	141,138
Depreciation and amortization	20,366	20,030	40,163	39,797
Property and equipment additions	17,995	11,360	34,521	27,979
Total assets	2,397,110		2,397,110		$ 2,332,020
Operating Segments [Member] | Animal Hospital [Member]
Lines of Business
External revenue	435,376	386,776	828,402	738,364
Intercompany revenue	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	435,376	386,776	828,402	738,364
Direct costs	361,991	323,440	699,533	626,228
Gross profit	73,385	63,336	128,869	112,136
Selling, general and administrative expense	10,453	9,864	21,674	18,992
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	62,932	53,472	107,195	93,144
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	(914)	414	(620)	582
Operating income (loss)	63,846	53,058	107,815	92,562
Depreciation and amortization	16,440	15,110	32,512	29,852
Property and equipment additions	13,995	8,119	26,077	21,187
Total assets	2,092,935		2,092,935		2,021,725
Operating Segments [Member] | Laboratory [Member]
Lines of Business
External revenue	89,707	81,320	168,516	156,103
Intercompany revenue	16,515	14,635	31,678	28,386
Total revenue	106,222	95,955	200,194	184,489
Direct costs	49,519	46,863	95,509	92,366
Gross profit	56,703	49,092	104,685	92,123
Selling, general and administrative expense	9,487	8,281	18,352	16,299
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	47,216	40,811	86,333	75,824
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	35	(7)	41	(78)
Operating income (loss)	47,181	40,818	86,292	75,902
Depreciation and amortization	2,705	2,563	5,209	5,098
Property and equipment additions	2,862	1,304	6,078	3,285
Total assets	304,685		304,685		258,550
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member]
Lines of Business
External revenue	22,818	20,457	49,351	42,658
Intercompany revenue	5,851	3,255	13,545	9,175
Total revenue	28,669	23,712	62,896	51,833
Direct costs	17,280	16,064	40,083	34,216
Gross profit	11,389	7,648	22,813	17,617
Selling, general and administrative expense	7,741	7,411	16,428	15,759
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	3,648	237	6,385	1,858
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	11	97	20	(1,087)
Operating income (loss)	3,637	140	6,365	2,945
Depreciation and amortization	1,176	2,004	2,328	4,140
Property and equipment additions	500	920	1,300	1,678
Total assets	80,994		80,994		89,596
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Lines of Business
External revenue	0	0	0	0
Intercompany revenue	0	0	0	0
Total revenue	0	0	0	0
Direct costs	0	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expense	16,804	14,375	32,429	30,321
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	(16,804)	(14,375)	(32,429)	(30,321)
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	49	74	75	(60)
Operating income (loss)	(16,853)	(14,449)	(32,504)	(30,261)
Depreciation and amortization	575	826	1,167	1,645
Property and equipment additions	1,512	1,333	2,576	2,744
Total assets	340,002		340,002		270,414
Eliminations [Member]
Lines of Business
External revenue	884	919	1,969	1,854
Intercompany revenue	(22,366)	(17,890)	(45,223)	(37,561)
Total revenue	(21,482)	(16,971)	(43,254)	(35,707)
Direct costs	(20,852)	(17,310)	(41,596)	(35,697)
Gross profit	(630)	339	(1,658)	(10)
Selling, general and administrative expense	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	(630)	339	(1,658)	(10)
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	(630)	339	(1,658)	(10)
Depreciation and amortization	(530)	(473)	(1,053)	(938)
Property and equipment additions	(874)	$ (316)	(1,510)	$ (915)
Total assets	$ (421,506)		$ (421,506)		$ (308,265)

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Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 74,326	$ 81,383
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for uncollectible accounts of $19,713 and $19,846 at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	81,593	60,482
Inventory	53,789	56,050
Prepaid expenses and other	27,874	36,924
Deferred income taxes	30,324	30,331
Prepaid income taxes	6,472	18,277
Total current assets	274,378	283,447
Property and equipment, net	477,929	468,041
Goodwill	1,452,370	1,415,861
Other intangible assets, net	98,908	88,175
Notes receivable	2,471	2,807
Deferred financing costs, net	7,004	7,874
Other	84,050	65,815
Total assets	2,397,110	2,332,020
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	33,881	19,356
Accounts payable	42,071	46,284
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	72,697	64,359
Other accrued liabilities	73,093	67,219
Total current liabilities	221,742	197,218
Long-term debt, less current portion	819,380	775,412
Deferred income taxes	103,424	103,502
Other liabilities	31,862	33,190
Total liabilities	$ 1,176,408	$ 1,109,322
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 11,183	$ 11,077
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 11,000 shares authorized, none outstanding	0	0
VCA Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001, 175,000 shares authorized, 81,448 and 82,937 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	81	83
Additional paid-in capital	72,590	155,802
Retained earnings	1,156,758	1,064,158
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(30,331)	(19,397)
Total VCA Inc. stockholders’ equity	1,199,098	1,200,646
Noncontrolling interests	10,421	10,975
Total equity	1,209,519	1,211,621
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,397,110	$ 2,332,020

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Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		88,508
Beginning Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,317,616	$ 89	$ 384,797	$ 928,720	$ (6,190)	$ 10,200
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (excludes $877 and $749 related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests as of June 30, 2015 and $417 and $739 as of June 30, 2014)	80,667			79,627		1,040
Other comprehensive loss (excludes $136 and $30 as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests)	(682)				(662)	(20)
Formation of noncontrolling interests	933					933
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(970)					(970)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	30		30
Share-based compensation	8,571		8,571
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans, shares		377
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	467		467
Stock repurchases, shares		(1,471)
Stock repurchases	(49,091)	$ (2)	(49,089)
Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation	2,092		2,092
Ending Balances, shares at Jun. 30, 2014		87,414
Ending Balances at Jun. 30, 2014	$ 1,359,633	$ 87	346,868	1,008,347	(6,852)	11,183
Beginning Balances, shares at Dec. 31, 2014	82,937	82,937
Beginning Balances at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 1,211,621	$ 83	155,802	1,064,158	(19,397)	10,975
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (excludes $877 and $749 related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests as of June 30, 2015 and $417 and $739 as of June 30, 2014)	93,850			92,600		1,250
Other comprehensive loss (excludes $136 and $30 as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests)	(11,133)				(10,934)	(199)
Formation of noncontrolling interests	(14)					(14)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests	(1,118)					(1,118)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests	(690)		(217)			(473)
Share-based compensation	8,269		8,269
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans, shares		376
Issuance of common stock under stock incentive plans	679		679
Stock repurchases, shares		(1,865)
Stock repurchases	(96,674)	$ (2)	(96,672)
Excess tax benefit from stock based compensation	$ 4,729		4,729
Ending Balances, shares at Jun. 30, 2015	81,448	81,448
Ending Balances at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 1,209,519	$ 81	$ 72,590	$ 1,156,758	$ (30,331)	$ 10,421

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Long-Term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 796,230	$ 735,230
Capital lease obligations and other debt	57,031	59,538
Long-term debt including capital lease obligation	853,261	794,768
Less — current portion	(33,881)	(19,356)
Current potion of long-term debt	819,380	775,412
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 600,000	$ 600,000
Stated interest rate (percentage)	1.68%	1.67%
Secured Seller Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 230	$ 230
Stated interest rate (percentage)	10.00%	10.00%
Revolving line of credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 196,000	$ 135,000
Effective interest rate (percentage)	1.68%	1.67%

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Acquisitions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Acquisition Summary Of Acquired Properties

The table below reflects the activity related to the acquisitions and dispositions of our animal hospitals and laboratories during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014
Animal Hospitals:
Acquisitions	23		10
Acquisitions, merged	(2	)	(2	)
Sold, closed or merged	(7	)	(5	)
Net increase	14		3
Laboratories:
Acquisitions	1		—
Acquisitions, merged	(1	)	—
New facilities	—		3
Net increase	—		3

Animal Hospitals And Laboratory Acquisitions [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the aggregate consideration for our independent animal hospitals and the Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory ("AVRL") acquired during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	66,229		$	30,764
Assumed debt	6,250			736
Holdbacks	2,522			750
Earn-out contingent consideration	—			374
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	75,001		$	32,624
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	5,064		$	2,688
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	24,144			4,880
Goodwill (2)	46,440			26,761
Other liabilities assumed	(647		)	—
Fair value of assets acquired	$	75,001		$	34,329
Noncontrolling interest	—			(1,705		)
Total	$	75,001		$	32,624

____________________________

⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and covenants-not-to-compete. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately fifteen years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer relationships, trademarks and covenants is approximately sixteen years, eight years and five years, respectively.

⁽²⁾   We expect that $35.8 million and $16.3 million of the goodwill recorded for these acquisitions, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, will be fully deductible for income tax purposes.

D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the total purchase price and the final allocation of the purchase price (in thousands):

Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	15,174
Assumed debt	323
Holdbacks	1,500
Earn-out contingent consideration	760
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	17,757
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	637
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	13,420
Goodwill (2)	4,219
Other liabilities assumed	(519		)
Total	$	17,757

____________________________

⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets primarily include franchise rights, trademarks, covenants-not-to-compete and existing technology. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately ten years. The weighted-average amortization periods for the franchise rights, covenants and existing technology is approximately ten years, three years and four years, respectively. The trademarks have an indefinite life and will be assessed annually for impairment.

⁽²⁾  As of June 30, 2015, we expect that the full amount of goodwill recorded for this acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

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Long-Term Obligations (Details 2)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Tier One [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	4
Tier Two [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	3.25
Tier Two [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	4
Tier Three [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	2.50
Tier Three [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	3.25
Tier Four [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	1.75
Tier Four [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	2.5
Tier Five [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	1.00
Tier Five [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	1.75
Tier Six [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Consolidated Leverage Ratio	1.00
Senior Notes [Member] | Federal funds rate [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Senior Notes [Member] | Eurodollar [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier One [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.45%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier Two [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.40%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier Three [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.35%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier Four [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.30%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier Five [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Tier Six [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Commitment Fee (percentage)	0.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier One [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	2.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier Two [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	2.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier Three [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.75%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier Four [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.50%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier Five [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | Tier Six [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier One [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier Two [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	1.00%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier Three [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	0.75%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier Four [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	0.50%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier Five [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	0.25%
Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Tier Six [Member]
Schedule of Percentage Margin for Eurodollar Rate Loans and Commitment Fee [Line Items]
Applicable margin for borrowings (percentage)	0.00%

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Long-Term Obligations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of long-term debt instruments

Long-term obligations consisted of the following at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

		June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Senior term notes	Notes payable, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	600,000			600,000
Revolving credit	Revolving line of credit, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	196,000			135,000
Secured seller notes	Notes payable matures in 2015, secured by assets and stock of certain subsidiaries, with interest rate of 10.0%	230			230
	Total debt obligations	796,230			735,230
	Capital lease obligations and other debt	57,031			59,538
		853,261			794,768
	Less — current portion	(33,881		)	(19,356		)
		$	819,380		$	775,412

Summary of Leverage Ratio in effect from time to time

Each of the aforementioned margins remain applicable until the date of delivery of the compliance certificate and the financial statements, for the period ended June 30, 2015, at which time the applicable margin will be determined by reference to the leverage ratio in effect from time to time as set forth in the following table:

Pricing Tier	Consolidated Leverage Ratio	Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Loans/Letter of Credit Fees		Applicable Margin for Base Rate Loans		Commitment Fee
1	≥ 4.00:1.00	2.25	%	1.25	%	0.45	%
2	< 4.00:1.00 and ≥ 3.25:1.00	2.00	%	1.00	%	0.40	%
3	< 3.25:1.00 and ≥ 2.50:1.00	1.75	%	0.75	%	0.35	%
4	< 2.50:1.00 and ≥ 1.75:1.00	1.50	%	0.50	%	0.30	%
5	< 1.75:1.00 and ≥ 1.00:1.00	1.25	%	0.25	%	0.25	%
6	< 1.00:1.00	1.00	%	—	%	0.25	%

Schedule of principal payments for senior term notes

The following table sets forth the scheduled principal payments for the Senior Credit Facility (in thousands):

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Senior term notes	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	465,000
Revolving loans	—		—		—		—		196,000
	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	661,000

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Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 877	$ 417
Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interest	749	739
Other comprehensive loss related to mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 136	$ 30

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Condensed, Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Allowance for uncollectible accounts	$ 19,713	$ 19,846
Liabilities and Equity
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	11,000,000	11,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
VCA Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	81,448,000	82,937,000

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

We have certain commitments including operating leases, purchase agreements and acquisition agreements. These items are discussed in detail in our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We also have contingencies as follows:

a. Earn-Out Payments

We have contractual arrangements in connection with certain acquisitions, whereby additional cash may be paid to former owners of acquired companies upon fulfillment of specified financial criteria as set forth in the respective agreements. The amount to be paid cannot be determined until the earn-out periods have expired. If the specified financial criteria are satisfied, we will be obligated to pay an additional $5.6 million.

In accordance with business combination accounting guidance, contingent consideration, such as earn-out agreements, are recognized as part of the consideration transferred on the acquisition date. A liability is initially recorded based upon its acquisition date fair value. The changes in fair value are recognized in earnings where applicable for each reporting period. The fair value is determined using a contractually stated formula using either a multiple of revenue or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"). The formulas used to determine the estimated fair value are Level 3 inputs. The changes in fair value were immaterial to our condensed, consolidated financial statements when taken as a whole. We recorded $3.1 million and $3.2 million in earn-out liabilities as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, which are included in other accrued liabilities in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets.

b. Legal Proceedings

On May 29, 2013, a former veterinary assistant at one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled Jorge Duran vs. VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. On May 7, 2014, we obtained partial summary judgment, dismissing four of the eight claims of the complaint, including the claims for failure to pay regular and overtime wages. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

On July 16, 2014, two additional former veterinary assistants filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, titled La Kimba Bradsbery and Cheri Brakensiek vs. Vicar Operating, Inc., et. al. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of current and former veterinary assistants, kennel assistants, and client service representatives employed by us in California, and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly failed to pay regular and overtime wages, improperly failed to provide proper meal and rest periods, improperly failed to pay reporting time pay, improperly failed to reimburse for certain business-related expenses, and engaged in unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys’ fees and costs. These two actions are related before the same judge hearing the Duran action discussed above.

In September 2014, the court issued an order staying the La Kimba Bradsbery lawsuit until class certification is completed in the Duran case. Plaintiff Duran filed his class certification motion and supporting documentation in January 2015. A class certification hearing was held on June 2, 2015.

On June 25, 2015, the Court entered an Order denying class certification to veterinary assistants who were allegedly not given proper meal or rest periods. The plaintiff continues to have a PAGA claim. We intend to continue to vigorously defend against the remaining claim in this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

9. Commitments and Contingencies, continued

On July 12, 2013, an individual who provided courier services with respect to our laboratory clients in California filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Clara - San Jose Branch, titled Carlos Lopez vs. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, Antech Diagnostics, Inc., et. al. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, a co-defendant in the lawsuit, is a company with which Antech has contracted to provide courier services in California. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of individuals who were engaged by Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC to perform such courier services and alleges, among other allegations, that Logistics Delivery Solutions and Antech Diagnostics improperly classified the plaintiffs as independent contractors, improperly failed to pay overtime wages, and improperly failed to provide proper meal periods. The lawsuit seeks damages, statutory penalties, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and costs. The parties have an agreement in principle to settle the action, on a class-wide basis, for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC, has agreed to pay half of the claim. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2015, we have accrued the remaining fifty percent. The proposed settlement, when and if it becomes effective, would not be an admission of wrongdoing or acceptance of fault by any of the defendants named in the complaint. Antech Diagnostics and Logistics Delivery Solutions have agreed upon the terms of this proposed settlement to eliminate the uncertainties, risk, distraction and expense associated with protracted litigation. The proposed settlement remains subject to court approval and class notice administration before it will be effective.

On May 12, 2014, an individual client who purchased goods and services from one of our animal hospitals filed a purported class action lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, titled Tony M. Graham vs. VCA Antech, Inc. and VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. The lawsuit seeks to assert claims on behalf of the plaintiff and other individuals who purchased similar goods and services from our animal hospitals and alleges, among other allegations, that we improperly charged such individuals for “biohazard waste management” in connection with the services performed. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages in unspecified amounts, and other relief, including attorneys' fees and costs. VCA successfully had the venue transferred to the Southern District of California. This case is in an early procedural stage and we intend to vigorously defend this action. At this time, we are unable to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of possible loss, but do not believe losses, if any, would have a material effect on our results of operations or financial position taken as a whole.

In addition to the lawsuits described above, we are party to ordinary routine legal proceedings and claims incidental to our business, but we are not currently a party to any legal proceeding that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

c. Other Contingencies

On May 14, 2014, the headquarters of our Medical Technology business in Carlsbad, California was severely damaged by wildfires. There were no injuries to personnel. However, the fire caused severe damage to a substantial portion of the facility. We maintain standard insurance coverage for both property damage and business interruption losses. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, there were no additional estimated losses recorded in connection with this event. Subsequent to the June 30, 2015 quarter end we received a final insurance payment of approximately $6.0 million bringing the total insurance settlement received to approximately $26.0 million.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Aug. 03, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	VCA INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000817366
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		81,153,273

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Noncontrolling Interests

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests

We own some of our animal hospitals in partnerships with noncontrolling interest holders. We consolidate our partnerships in our condensed, consolidated financial statements because our ownership interest in these partnerships is equal to or greater than 50.1% and we control these entities. We record noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries equal to our partners’ percentage ownership of the partnerships’ income. We also record changes in the redemption value of our redeemable noncontrolling interests in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statements. We reflect our noncontrolling partners’ cumulative share in the equity of the respective partnerships as either noncontrolling interests in equity, mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests in other liabilities, or redeemable noncontrolling interests in temporary equity (mezzanine) in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets.

a. Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The terms of some of our partnership agreements require us to purchase the partner’s equity in the partnership in the event of the partner’s death. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value, which approximates fair value, and classify them as liabilities due to the certainty of the related event. Estimated redemption value is determined using either a contractually stated formula or a discounted cash flow technique, both of which are used as an approximation of fair value. The discounted cash flow inputs used to determine the redemption value are Level 3 and include forecasted growth rates, valuation multiples, and the weighted average cost of capital. We recognize changes in the obligation as interest cost in our condensed, consolidated income statement.

The following table provides a summary of mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests included in other liabilities in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	9,355
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	739
Redemption value change	237			976
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(679		)
Currency translation adjustment				(30		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	9,622
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	9,405
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	749
Redemption value change	(78		)	671
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(803		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(728		)
Currency translation adjustment				(136		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	8,409

10. Noncontrolling Interests, continued

b. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

We also enter into partnership agreements whereby the noncontrolling interest partner is issued certain “put” rights. These rights are normally exercisable at the sole discretion of the noncontrolling interest partner. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value and classify them in temporary equity (mezzanine). We recognize changes in the obligation in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statement.

The following table provides a summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	10,678
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	589
Redemption value change	(172		)	417
Formation of noncontrolling interests				855
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(356		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(610		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	10,984
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	11,077
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	681
Redemption value change	196			877
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(771		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	11,183

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Condensed, Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue		$ 548,785	$ 489,472	$ 1,048,238	$ 938,979
Direct costs		407,938	369,057	793,529	717,113
Gross profit		140,847	120,415	254,709	221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense		44,485	39,931	88,883	81,371
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets		(819)	578	(484)	(643)
Operating income (loss)		97,181	79,906	166,310	141,138
Interest expense, net		5,104	4,030	9,941	8,197
Other (income) expense		(37)	43	29	(10)
Income before provision for income taxes		92,114	75,833	156,340	132,951
Provision for income taxes		36,191	28,925	60,864	51,128
Net income	[1]	55,923	46,908	95,476	81,823
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		1,624	1,324	2,876	2,196
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.		$ 54,299	$ 45,584	$ 92,600	$ 79,627
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.66	$ 0.52	$ 1.13	$ 0.90
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.65	$ 0.51	$ 1.11	$ 0.89
Weighted-average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share (in shares)		81,956	88,041	82,150	88,188
Weighted-average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share (in shares)		83,084	89,191	83,227	89,312

[1] Includes approximately $1.6 million and $1.2 million of net income related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

Acquisitions

The table below reflects the activity related to the acquisitions and dispositions of our animal hospitals and laboratories during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014
Animal Hospitals:
Acquisitions	23		10
Acquisitions, merged	(2	)	(2	)
Sold, closed or merged	(7	)	(5	)
Net increase	14		3
Laboratories:
Acquisitions	1		—
Acquisitions, merged	(1	)	—
New facilities	—		3
Net increase	—		3

4. Acquisitions, continued

Animal Hospital and Laboratory Acquisitions

The purchase price allocations for some of the 2015 animal hospital acquisitions included in the table below are preliminary; however, adjustments, if any, are not expected to be material. The measurement periods for purchase price allocations do not exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the aggregate consideration for our independent animal hospitals and the Abaxis Veterinary Reference Laboratory ("AVRL") acquired during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, (in thousands):

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	66,229		$	30,764
Assumed debt	6,250			736
Holdbacks	2,522			750
Earn-out contingent consideration	—			374
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	75,001		$	32,624
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	5,064		$	2,688
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	24,144			4,880
Goodwill (2)	46,440			26,761
Other liabilities assumed	(647		)	—
Fair value of assets acquired	$	75,001		$	34,329
Noncontrolling interest	—			(1,705		)
Total	$	75,001		$	32,624

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⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks and covenants-not-to-compete. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately fifteen years. The weighted-average amortization period for customer relationships, trademarks and covenants is approximately sixteen years, eight years and five years, respectively.

⁽²⁾   We expect that $35.8 million and $16.3 million of the goodwill recorded for these acquisitions, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, will be fully deductible for income tax purposes.

Included in the table above is Antech Diagnostics, Inc.'s March 31, 2015 acquisition of the AVRL from Abaxis, Inc., for total consideration of $21.0 million. At the time of the acquisition, we allocated the full purchase price of the AVRL to goodwill. During the current quarter, the fair market value of identifiable intangible assets was finalized which resulted in a reclassification of the majority of the goodwill to these identifiable intangible assets. Of the goodwill recorded, $15.3 million was reclassified as customer relationships with an amortization period of 20 years. The purchase price allocation is pending the finalization of fixed asset valuations.

4. Acquisitions, continued

Camp Bow Wow

On August 15, 2014, we acquired 100% of D.O.G. Enterprises, LLC for $17.0 million in cash and contingent consideration of up to $3.0 million that may be earned over the next three years. Camp Bow Wow primarily franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities, principally under the service mark Camp Bow Wow^®.  As of June 30, 2015, there were 127 Camp Bow Wow^® franchise locations operating in 35 states and one Canadian province. 

The following table summarizes the total purchase price and the final allocation of the purchase price (in thousands):

Consideration:
Cash, net of cash acquired	$	15,174
Assumed debt	323
Holdbacks	1,500
Earn-out contingent consideration	760
Fair value of total consideration transferred	$	17,757
Allocation of the Purchase Price:
Tangible assets	$	637
Identifiable intangible assets (1)	13,420
Goodwill (2)	4,219
Other liabilities assumed	(519		)
Total	$	17,757

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⁽¹⁾  Identifiable intangible assets primarily include franchise rights, trademarks, covenants-not-to-compete and existing technology. The weighted-average amortization period for the total identifiable intangible assets is approximately ten years. The weighted-average amortization periods for the franchise rights, covenants and existing technology is approximately ten years, three years and four years, respectively. The trademarks have an indefinite life and will be assessed annually for impairment.

⁽²⁾  As of June 30, 2015, we expect that the full amount of goodwill recorded for this acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014
Goodwill	$	1,305,558		$	97,535		$	142,825		$	1,545,918
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	1,305,558			97,535			12,768			1,415,861
Goodwill acquired	42,268			4,172			255			46,695
Foreign translation adjustment	(7,844		)	(34		)	—			(7,878		)
Other (1)	(2,304		)	(4		)	—			(2,308		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Goodwill	1,337,678			101,669			143,080			1,582,427
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	$	1,337,678		$	101,669		$	13,023		$	1,452,370

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⁽¹⁾  "Other" primarily includes write-offs related to the sale of two animal hospitals partially offset by measurement period adjustments.

Other Intangible Assets

Our acquisition related amortizable intangible assets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015							As of December 31, 2014
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Non-contractual customer relationships	$	118,231	$	(50,879	)	$	67,352	$	101,056	$	(45,295	)	$	55,761
Covenants not-to-compete	11,772		(5,072		)	6,700		10,093		(4,422		)	5,671
Favorable lease assets	9,477		(5,191		)	4,286		9,576		(4,962		)	4,614
Trademarks	12,659		(3,957		)	8,702		13,503		(4,015		)	9,488
Contracts	100		(28		)	72		100		(11		)	89
Technology	1,627		(584		)	1,043		1,627		(414		)	1,213
Franchise rights	11,730		(977		)	10,753		11,730		(391		)	11,339
Total	$	165,596	$	(66,688	)	$	98,908	$	147,685	$	(59,510	)	$	88,175

3. Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets, continued

The following table summarizes our aggregate amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Aggregate amortization expense	$	5,858	$	5,227	$	11,384	$	10,374

The estimated amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and each of the succeeding years thereafter, as of June 30, 2015, is as follows (in thousands):

Finite-lived intangible assets:
Remainder of 2015	$	11,611
2016	21,084
2017	15,137
2018	11,781
2019	8,757
Thereafter	29,498
Total	$	97,868
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	1,040
Total intangible assets	$	98,908

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Other Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015		As of December 31, 2014
Deferred revenue	$	15,967	$	14,304
Accrued health insurance	4,910		5,194
Deferred rent	4,648		4,535
Accrued other insurance	4,397		4,381
Miscellaneous accrued taxes(1)	4,597		3,025
Accrued accounting and legal fees	2,609		2,900
Accrued workers' compensation	2,938		2,781
Holdbacks and earn-outs	9,247		7,878
Customer deposits	2,590		2,229
Accrued consulting fees	3,494		3,172
Accrued lease payments	1,496		1,657
Other	16,200		15,163
	$	73,093	$	67,219

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⁽¹⁾    Includes property, sales and use taxes.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03 - “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 2015-03): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years and is to be implemented retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Adoption of the new guidance will only affect the presentation of our consolidated balance sheets and will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.”  The amendments in this update affect reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in certain legal entities. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We do not expect this adoption to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance creating Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The new section will replace Section 605, “Revenue Recognition” and create modifications to various other revenue accounting standards for specialized transactions and industries. The guidance in this update is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that would remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, and improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets.

The new accounting guidance will require companies to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The update allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements.

The updated guidance was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. However, on April 29, 2015, the FASB issued for public comment a proposed ASU that would defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Based on the Board’s proposed decision, public organizations would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Additionally, the Board decided to permit both public and nonpublic organizations to adopt the new revenue standard early, but not before the original public organization effective date. Accordingly, we will adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. We will further study the implications of this statement in order to evaluate the expected impact on the consolidated financial statements and evaluate the method of adoption we would apply.

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Calculation of Earnings per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Calculation of Earnings per Share

Calculation of Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to VCA Inc. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, after giving effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

7. Calculation of Earnings per Share, continued

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Net income attributable to VCA Inc.	$	54,299	$	45,584	$	92,600	$	79,627
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	81,956		88,041		82,150		88,188
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:
Stock options	334		265		337		260
Non-vested shares and units	794		885		740		864
Diluted	83,084		89,191		83,227		89,312
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.66	$	0.52	$	1.13	$	0.90
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.65	$	0.51	$	1.11	$	0.89

For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 there were no potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, an immaterial amount of potential common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have had an antidilutive effect. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 there were no potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

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Other Accrued Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015		As of December 31, 2014
Deferred revenue	$	15,967	$	14,304
Accrued health insurance	4,910		5,194
Deferred rent	4,648		4,535
Accrued other insurance	4,397		4,381
Miscellaneous accrued taxes(1)	4,597		3,025
Accrued accounting and legal fees	2,609		2,900
Accrued workers' compensation	2,938		2,781
Holdbacks and earn-outs	9,247		7,878
Customer deposits	2,590		2,229
Accrued consulting fees	3,494		3,172
Accrued lease payments	1,496		1,657
Other	16,200		15,163
	$	73,093	$	67,219

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⁽¹⁾    Includes property, sales and use taxes.

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Long-Term Obligations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Obligations

Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations consisted of the following at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):

		June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
Senior term notes	Notes payable, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	600,000			600,000
Revolving credit	Revolving line of credit, maturing in 2019, secured by assets, variable interest rate (1.68% and 1.67% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively)	196,000			135,000
Secured seller notes	Notes payable matures in 2015, secured by assets and stock of certain subsidiaries, with interest rate of 10.0%	230			230
	Total debt obligations	796,230			735,230
	Capital lease obligations and other debt	57,031			59,538
		853,261			794,768
	Less — current portion	(33,881		)	(19,356		)
		$	819,380		$	775,412

Interest Rate. In general, borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility (including swing line borrowings) bear interest, at our option, on either:

• the base rate (as defined below) plus the applicable margin of 0.50% (Pricing Tier 4, see table below) per annum; or

• the Eurodollar rate (as defined below), plus a margin of 1.50% (Pricing Tier 4, see table below) per annum

6. Long-Term Obligations, continued

Each of the aforementioned margins remain applicable until the date of delivery of the compliance certificate and the financial statements, for the period ended June 30, 2015, at which time the applicable margin will be determined by reference to the leverage ratio in effect from time to time as set forth in the following table:

Pricing Tier	Consolidated Leverage Ratio	Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Loans/Letter of Credit Fees		Applicable Margin for Base Rate Loans		Commitment Fee
1	≥ 4.00:1.00	2.25	%	1.25	%	0.45	%
2	< 4.00:1.00 and ≥ 3.25:1.00	2.00	%	1.00	%	0.40	%
3	< 3.25:1.00 and ≥ 2.50:1.00	1.75	%	0.75	%	0.35	%
4	< 2.50:1.00 and ≥ 1.75:1.00	1.50	%	0.50	%	0.30	%
5	< 1.75:1.00 and ≥ 1.00:1.00	1.25	%	0.25	%	0.25	%
6	< 1.00:1.00	1.00	%	—	%	0.25	%

The base rate for the senior term notes is a rate per annum equal to the highest of the (a) Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) Bank of America, N.A.'s ("Bank of America") prime rate in effect on such day, and (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%. The Eurodollar rate is defined as the rate per annum equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), or a comparable or successor rate which is approved by Bank of America.

Maturity and Principal Payments. The senior term notes mature on August 27, 2019. Principal payments on the senior term notes of $7.5 million are due each calendar quarter from September 30, 2015 to and including June 30, 2017, $11.3 million are due each calendar quarter from September 30, 2017 to and including June 30, 2018 and $15.0 million are due each calendar quarter thereafter with a final payment of the outstanding principal balance due upon maturity.

The revolving credit facility has a per annum commitment fee determined by reference to the Leverage Ratio in effect from time to time as set forth in the table above and is applied to the unused portion of the commitment. The revolving credit facility matures on August 27, 2019. Principal payments on the revolving credit facility are made at our discretion with the entire unpaid amount due at maturity. At June 30, 2015, we had borrowings of $196.0 million under our revolving credit facility.

The following table sets forth the scheduled principal payments for the Senior Credit Facility (in thousands):

	2015		2016		2017		2018		2019
Senior term notes	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	465,000
Revolving loans	—		—		—		—		196,000
	$	15,000	$	30,000	$	37,500	$	52,500	$	661,000

Guarantees and Security. We and each of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries guarantee the outstanding indebtedness under the New Senior Credit Facility. Any borrowings, along with the guarantees of the domestic subsidiaries, are further secured by a pledge of substantially all of our consolidated assets, including 65% of the voting equity and 100% of the non-voting equity interest in each of our foreign subsidiaries.

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Lines of Business

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Lines of Business

Lines of Business

Our Animal Hospital and Laboratory business segments are each considered reportable segments in accordance with the FASB's guidance related to Segment Reporting. Our Animal Hospital segment provides veterinary services for companion animals and sells related retail and pharmaceutical products. Our Laboratory segment provides diagnostic laboratory testing services for veterinarians, both associated with our animal hospitals and those independent of us. Our other operating segments included in the “All Other” category in the following tables are our Medical Technology business, which sells digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment, related computer hardware, software and ancillary services to the veterinary market, our Vetstreet business, which provides online and printed communications, professional education, marketing solutions to the veterinary community and an ecommerce platform for independent animal hospitals, and our Camp Bow Wow business, which primarily franchises a premier provider of pet services including dog day care, overnight boarding, grooming and other ancillary services at specially designed pet care facilities. These operating segments do not meet the quantitative requirements for reportable segments. Our operating segments are strategic business units that have different services, products and/or functions. The segments are managed separately because each is a distinct and different business venture with unique challenges, risks and rewards. We also operate a corporate office that provides general and administrative support services for our other segments.

The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on gross profit and operating income. For purposes of reviewing the operating performance of our segments, all intercompany sales and purchases are generally accounted for as if they were transactions with independent third parties at current market prices.

8. Lines of Business, continued

The following is a summary of certain financial data for each of our segments (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other		Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	435,376		$	89,707		$	22,818	$	—		$	884		$	548,785
Intercompany revenue	—			16,515			5,851		—			(22,366		)	—
Total revenue	435,376			106,222			28,669		—			(21,482		)	548,785
Direct costs	361,991			49,519			17,280		—			(20,852		)	407,938
Gross profit	73,385			56,703			11,389		—			(630		)	140,847
Selling, general and administrative expense	10,453			9,487			7,741		16,804			—			44,485
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	62,932			47,216			3,648		(16,804		)	(630		)	96,362
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(914		)	35			11		49			—			(819		)
Operating income (loss)	$	63,846		$	47,181		$	3,637	$	(16,853	)	$	(630	)	$	97,181
Depreciation and amortization	$	16,440		$	2,705		$	1,176	$	575		$	(530	)	$	20,366
Property and equipment additions	$	13,995		$	2,862		$	500	$	1,512		$	(874	)	$	17,995
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	386,776		$	81,320		$	20,457	$	—		$	919		$	489,472
Intercompany revenue	—			14,635			3,255		—			(17,890		)	—
Total revenue	386,776			95,955			23,712		—			(16,971		)	489,472
Direct costs	323,440			46,863			16,064		—			(17,310		)	369,057
Gross profit	63,336			49,092			7,648		—			339			120,415
Selling, general and administrative expense	9,864			8,281			7,411		14,375			—			39,931
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	53,472			40,811			237		(14,375		)	339			80,484
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	414			(7		)	97		74			—			578
Operating income (loss)	$	53,058		$	40,818		$	140	$	(14,449	)	$	339		$	79,906
Depreciation and amortization	$	15,110		$	2,563		$	2,004	$	826		$	(473	)	$	20,030
Property and equipment additions	$	8,119		$	1,304		$	920	$	1,333		$	(316	)	$	11,360

8. Lines of Business, continued

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	828,402		$	168,516		$	49,351		$	—		$	1,969		$	1,048,238
Intercompany revenue	—			31,678			13,545			—			(45,223		)	—
Total revenue	828,402			200,194			62,896			—			(43,254		)	1,048,238
Direct costs	699,533			95,509			40,083			—			(41,596		)	793,529
Gross profit	128,869			104,685			22,813			—			(1,658		)	254,709
Selling, general and administrative expense	21,674			18,352			16,428			32,429			—			88,883
Operating income (loss) before charges	107,195			86,333			6,385			(32,429		)	(1,658		)	165,826
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(620		)	41			20			75			—			(484		)
Operating income (loss)	$	107,815		$	86,292		$	6,365		$	(32,504	)	$	(1,658	)	$	166,310
Depreciation and amortization	$	32,512		$	5,209		$	2,328		$	1,167		$	(1,053	)	$	40,163
Property and equipment additions	$	26,077		$	6,078		$	1,300		$	2,576		$	(1,510	)	$	34,521
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	738,364		$	156,103		$	42,658		$	—		$	1,854		$	938,979
Intercompany revenue	—			28,386			9,175			—			(37,561		)	—
Total revenue	738,364			184,489			51,833			—			(35,707		)	938,979
Direct costs	626,228			92,366			34,216			—			(35,697		)	717,113
Gross profit	112,136			92,123			17,617			—			(10		)	221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense	18,992			16,299			15,759			30,321			—			81,371
Operating income (loss) before charges	93,144			75,824			1,858			(30,321		)	(10		)	140,495
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	582			(78		)	(1,087		)	(60		)	—			(643		)
Operating income (loss)	$	92,562		$	75,902		$	2,945		$	(30,261	)	$	(10	)	$	141,138
Depreciation and amortization	$	29,852		$	5,098		$	4,140		$	1,645		$	(938	)	$	39,797
Property and equipment additions	$	21,187		$	3,285		$	1,678		$	2,744		$	(915	)	$	27,979
At June 30, 2015
Total assets	$	2,092,935		$	304,685		$	80,994		$	340,002		$	(421,506	)	$	2,397,110
At December 31, 2014
Total assets	$	2,021,725		$	258,550		$	89,596		$	270,414		$	(308,265	)	$	2,332,020

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Other Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue		$ 15,967	$ 14,304
Accrued health insurance		4,910	5,194
Deferred rent		4,648	4,535
Accrued other insurance		4,397	4,381
Miscellaneous accrued taxes	[1]	4,597	3,025
Accrued accounting and legal fees		2,609	2,900
Accrued workers' compensation		2,938	2,781
Holdbacks and earn-outs		9,247	7,878
Customer deposits		2,590	2,229
Accrued consulting fees		3,494	3,172
Accrued lease payments		1,496	1,657
Other		16,200	15,163
Other accrued liabilities		$ 73,093	$ 67,219

[1] Includes property, sales and use taxes.

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Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014
Goodwill	$	1,305,558		$	97,535		$	142,825		$	1,545,918
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	1,305,558			97,535			12,768			1,415,861
Goodwill acquired	42,268			4,172			255			46,695
Foreign translation adjustment	(7,844		)	(34		)	—			(7,878		)
Other (1)	(2,304		)	(4		)	—			(2,308		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Goodwill	1,337,678			101,669			143,080			1,582,427
Accumulated impairment losses	—			—			(130,057		)	(130,057		)
Subtotal	$	1,337,678		$	101,669		$	13,023		$	1,452,370

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⁽¹⁾  "Other" primarily includes write-offs related to the sale of two animal hospitals partially offset by measurement period adjustments.

Other Intangible Assets

Our acquisition related amortizable intangible assets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

	As of June 30, 2015							As of December 31, 2014
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Non-contractual customer relationships	$	118,231	$	(50,879	)	$	67,352	$	101,056	$	(45,295	)	$	55,761
Covenants not-to-compete	11,772		(5,072		)	6,700		10,093		(4,422		)	5,671
Favorable lease assets	9,477		(5,191		)	4,286		9,576		(4,962		)	4,614
Trademarks	12,659		(3,957		)	8,702		13,503		(4,015		)	9,488
Contracts	100		(28		)	72		100		(11		)	89
Technology	1,627		(584		)	1,043		1,627		(414		)	1,213
Franchise rights	11,730		(977		)	10,753		11,730		(391		)	11,339
Total	$	165,596	$	(66,688	)	$	98,908	$	147,685	$	(59,510	)	$	88,175

Estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets

The following table summarizes our aggregate amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Aggregate amortization expense	$	5,858	$	5,227	$	11,384	$	10,374

The estimated amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and each of the succeeding years thereafter, as of June 30, 2015, is as follows (in thousands):

Finite-lived intangible assets:
Remainder of 2015	$	11,611
2016	21,084
2017	15,137
2018	11,781
2019	8,757
Thereafter	29,498
Total	$	97,868
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	1,040
Total intangible assets	$	98,908

Estimated amortization expense related to indefinite intangible assets

The estimated amortization expense related to acquisition related intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and each of the succeeding years thereafter, as of June 30, 2015, is as follows (in thousands):

Finite-lived intangible assets:
Remainder of 2015	$	11,611
2016	21,084
2017	15,137
2018	11,781
2019	8,757
Thereafter	29,498
Total	$	97,868
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	1,040
Total intangible assets	$	98,908

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Lines of Business (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Lines of Business

The following is a summary of certain financial data for each of our segments (in thousands):

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other		Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	435,376		$	89,707		$	22,818	$	—		$	884		$	548,785
Intercompany revenue	—			16,515			5,851		—			(22,366		)	—
Total revenue	435,376			106,222			28,669		—			(21,482		)	548,785
Direct costs	361,991			49,519			17,280		—			(20,852		)	407,938
Gross profit	73,385			56,703			11,389		—			(630		)	140,847
Selling, general and administrative expense	10,453			9,487			7,741		16,804			—			44,485
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	62,932			47,216			3,648		(16,804		)	(630		)	96,362
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(914		)	35			11		49			—			(819		)
Operating income (loss)	$	63,846		$	47,181		$	3,637	$	(16,853	)	$	(630	)	$	97,181
Depreciation and amortization	$	16,440		$	2,705		$	1,176	$	575		$	(530	)	$	20,366
Property and equipment additions	$	13,995		$	2,862		$	500	$	1,512		$	(874	)	$	17,995
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	386,776		$	81,320		$	20,457	$	—		$	919		$	489,472
Intercompany revenue	—			14,635			3,255		—			(17,890		)	—
Total revenue	386,776			95,955			23,712		—			(16,971		)	489,472
Direct costs	323,440			46,863			16,064		—			(17,310		)	369,057
Gross profit	63,336			49,092			7,648		—			339			120,415
Selling, general and administrative expense	9,864			8,281			7,411		14,375			—			39,931
Operating income (loss) before sale or disposal of assets	53,472			40,811			237		(14,375		)	339			80,484
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	414			(7		)	97		74			—			578
Operating income (loss)	$	53,058		$	40,818		$	140	$	(14,449	)	$	339		$	79,906
Depreciation and amortization	$	15,110		$	2,563		$	2,004	$	826		$	(473	)	$	20,030
Property and equipment additions	$	8,119		$	1,304		$	920	$	1,333		$	(316	)	$	11,360

8. Lines of Business, continued

	Animal Hospital			Laboratory			All Other			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
External revenue	$	828,402		$	168,516		$	49,351		$	—		$	1,969		$	1,048,238
Intercompany revenue	—			31,678			13,545			—			(45,223		)	—
Total revenue	828,402			200,194			62,896			—			(43,254		)	1,048,238
Direct costs	699,533			95,509			40,083			—			(41,596		)	793,529
Gross profit	128,869			104,685			22,813			—			(1,658		)	254,709
Selling, general and administrative expense	21,674			18,352			16,428			32,429			—			88,883
Operating income (loss) before charges	107,195			86,333			6,385			(32,429		)	(1,658		)	165,826
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(620		)	41			20			75			—			(484		)
Operating income (loss)	$	107,815		$	86,292		$	6,365		$	(32,504	)	$	(1,658	)	$	166,310
Depreciation and amortization	$	32,512		$	5,209		$	2,328		$	1,167		$	(1,053	)	$	40,163
Property and equipment additions	$	26,077		$	6,078		$	1,300		$	2,576		$	(1,510	)	$	34,521
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
External revenue	$	738,364		$	156,103		$	42,658		$	—		$	1,854		$	938,979
Intercompany revenue	—			28,386			9,175			—			(37,561		)	—
Total revenue	738,364			184,489			51,833			—			(35,707		)	938,979
Direct costs	626,228			92,366			34,216			—			(35,697		)	717,113
Gross profit	112,136			92,123			17,617			—			(10		)	221,866
Selling, general and administrative expense	18,992			16,299			15,759			30,321			—			81,371
Operating income (loss) before charges	93,144			75,824			1,858			(30,321		)	(10		)	140,495
Net loss (gain) on sale or disposal of assets	582			(78		)	(1,087		)	(60		)	—			(643		)
Operating income (loss)	$	92,562		$	75,902		$	2,945		$	(30,261	)	$	(10	)	$	141,138
Depreciation and amortization	$	29,852		$	5,098		$	4,140		$	1,645		$	(938	)	$	39,797
Property and equipment additions	$	21,187		$	3,285		$	1,678		$	2,744		$	(915	)	$	27,979
At June 30, 2015
Total assets	$	2,092,935		$	304,685		$	80,994		$	340,002		$	(421,506	)	$	2,397,110
At December 31, 2014
Total assets	$	2,021,725		$	258,550		$	89,596		$	270,414		$	(308,265	)	$	2,332,020

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Commitments and Contingencies (Details)			1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 16, 2014 plaintiff	May. 07, 2014 claim	Aug. 07, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 18, 2014 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Potential earn-out payment				$ 5,600,000
Contingent consideration				3,100,000	$ 3,200,000
Number of claims dismissed | claim		4
California Wildfire [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Loss recorded in connection with event				$ 0
Jorge Duran vs. VCA Animal Hospitals [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Total number of claims | claim		8
Kimba Bradsbery and Cheri Brakensiek vs. Vicar Operating, Inc. [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Number of plaintiffs | plaintiff	2
Carlos Lopez versus Logistics Delivery Solutions, LLC [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Settlement agreement, maximum amount						$ 1,250,000
Accrued amount of settlement, percentage				50.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | California Wildfire [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Insurance payment received			$ 6,000,000
Insurance settlement proceeds			$ 26,000,000

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Condensed, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	[1]	$ 55,923	$ 46,908	$ 95,476	$ 81,823
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		4,411	4,809	(11,269)	(712)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		4,411	4,809	(11,269)	(712)
Total comprehensive income		60,334	51,717	84,207	81,111
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	1,761	1,702	2,541	2,146
Comprehensive income attributable to VCA Inc.		$ 58,573	$ 50,015	81,666	78,965
Net income related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests				$ 1,600	$ 1,200

[1] Includes approximately $1.6 million and $1.2 million of net income related to redeemable and mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Our accompanying unaudited, condensed, consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements as permitted under applicable rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2015. For further information, refer to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The preparation of our condensed, consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests

The following table provides a summary of mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests included in other liabilities in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	9,355
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	739
Redemption value change	237			976
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(679		)
Currency translation adjustment				(30		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	9,622
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	9,405
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	749
Redemption value change	(78		)	671
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(803		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(728		)
Currency translation adjustment				(136		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	8,409

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests

The following table provides a summary of redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):

	Income Statement Impact			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance as of December 31, 2013				$	10,678
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	589
Redemption value change	(172		)	417
Formation of noncontrolling interests				855
Purchase of noncontrolling interests				(356		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(610		)
Balance as of June 30, 2014				$	10,984
Balance as of December 31, 2014				$	11,077
Noncontrolling interest expense	$	681
Redemption value change	196			877
Distribution to noncontrolling interests				(771		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015				$	11,183

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Long-Term Obligations (Details Textual) - Pricing Tier [Domain] - Variable Rate [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		21 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 796,230				$ 735,230
Voting equity guarantee on indebtedness, percentage	65.00%
Non-voting equity guarantee on indebtedness, percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 600,000				600,000
Forecast [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal payment (quarterly)		$ 15,000	$ 11,300	$ 7,500
Revolving line of credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt obligations	$ 196,000				$ 135,000

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Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Segment Reporting, Policy

The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We evaluate the performance of our segments based on gross profit and operating income. For purposes of reviewing the operating performance of our segments, all intercompany sales and purchases are generally accounted for as if they were transactions with independent third parties at current market prices.

Consolidation, Policy

We own some of our animal hospitals in partnerships with noncontrolling interest holders. We consolidate our partnerships in our condensed, consolidated financial statements because our ownership interest in these partnerships is equal to or greater than 50.1% and we control these entities. We record noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries equal to our partners’ percentage ownership of the partnerships’ income. We also record changes in the redemption value of our redeemable noncontrolling interests in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statements. We reflect our noncontrolling partners’ cumulative share in the equity of the respective partnerships as either noncontrolling interests in equity, mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests in other liabilities, or redeemable noncontrolling interests in temporary equity (mezzanine) in our condensed, consolidated balance sheets.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements, Policy

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-03 - “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 2015-03): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of being presented as an asset, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by ASU 2015-03. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years and is to be implemented retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Adoption of the new guidance will only affect the presentation of our consolidated balance sheets and will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.”  The amendments in this update affect reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. Specifically, the amendments (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in certain legal entities. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We do not expect this adoption to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance creating Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Section 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. The new section will replace Section 605, “Revenue Recognition” and create modifications to various other revenue accounting standards for specialized transactions and industries. The guidance in this update is intended to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that would remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements, provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues, and improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions, and capital markets.

The new accounting guidance will require companies to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This update creates a five-step model that requires companies to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) which include (i) identifying the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determining the transaction price, (iv) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (v) recognizing revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The update allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements.

The updated guidance was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. However, on April 29, 2015, the FASB issued for public comment a proposed ASU that would defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Based on the Board’s proposed decision, public organizations would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Additionally, the Board decided to permit both public and nonpublic organizations to adopt the new revenue standard early, but not before the original public organization effective date. Accordingly, we will adopt the new provisions of this accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2018. We will further study the implications of this statement in order to evaluate the expected impact on the consolidated financial statements and evaluate the method of adoption we would apply.

Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Shares Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Changes in Redemption Value, Policy

Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The terms of some of our partnership agreements require us to purchase the partner’s equity in the partnership in the event of the partner’s death. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value, which approximates fair value, and classify them as liabilities due to the certainty of the related event. Estimated redemption value is determined using either a contractually stated formula or a discounted cash flow technique, both of which are used as an approximation of fair value. The discounted cash flow inputs used to determine the redemption value are Level 3 and include forecasted growth rates, valuation multiples, and the weighted average cost of capital. We recognize changes in the obligation as interest cost in our condensed, consolidated income statement.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]

Shares Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Changes in Redemption Value, Policy

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

We also enter into partnership agreements whereby the noncontrolling interest partner is issued certain “put” rights. These rights are normally exercisable at the sole discretion of the noncontrolling interest partner. We report these redeemable noncontrolling interests at their estimated redemption value and classify them in temporary equity (mezzanine). We recognize changes in the obligation in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed, consolidated income statement.