EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 21, 2000
included in Veterinary Centers of America, Inc.'s Form 10-K/A No. 3 for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our Firm included in or made a
part of this registration statement.
/S/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
August 28, 2000
