VCA Antech Inc.

The company: VCA Antech Inc.

Headquarters: Los Angeles

Ticker: WOOF

Employees: 10,500

Leadership: Robert L. Antin, chief executive since the company was founded in 1986

2012 revenue: $1.7 billion

2012 net income: $50.7 million

Stock price: $22.73 at Friday’s close

52-week range: $17.56 to $26

P/E ratio: 15.15, based on 2013 earnings estimate

Annual dividend: none