Where world-class medicine meets hometown care. 

Our Legacy
Every hospital has a story to tell
"Every time a hospital joins our family, we honor their legacy and learn from what they've built.  We wouldn't acquire a hospital if they didn't have great story."

- Dr. Todd Lavender, President

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Our Medicine
Leading the industry in medical excellence
"We have pioneered high-quality care throughout our entire existence."

 - Dr. Marie Kerl, Chief Medical Officer


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Our Stories
Inspiring Animals. Unforgettable Stories.
Meet our remarkable pet patients from across the nation – and the caring and capable Associates who guided their healing journeys. Browse our storytelling library at VCA Voice, where the VCA story comes to life.
Our Stories
July 4 Hazards Playbook)

2025 Summer Hazards Playbook for Pet Owners

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Jennifer Scanlon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital)

Associate Spotlight: 5 Questions with Social Worker Jennifer Scanlon

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Dr. Sarah Sheafor, DVM, DACVIM)

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Dr. Kimmerlein, Dr. Sheafor and Dr. Chin

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- Dolores Stantoff, Veterinary Technician, Eagle River AK
Our Compassion
Hometown care starts with our Associates

"You have to have a heart - you have to have a real heart to work in this type of field. You have to have real emotional ties to animals."

Our Impact
Committed to our communities

"It's most important that we create an environment that people really enjoy coming to work. When we can do that in a community, and that community feels supported by us, that feeling rebounds off of both of us."

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