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Formation of a Leading Animal Hospital Group in Japan

In a strategic collaboration, two prominent companies in the veterinary industry, Anchors Co., Ltd. and Japan Animal Care Holdings (JPAC), have joined forces to establish one of Japan’s largest animal hospital conglomerates. This new group aims to blend their respective strengths to innovate and enhance services within the animal healthcare sector.

Strengths of Each Company
Anchors, headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in high-level veterinary practices, particularly across various regions like Hokkaido, Saitama, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Nara, and Kyoto. They focus on advanced veterinary care, meeting the growing demand for specialized animal health services. On the flip side, JPAC operates primarily as a primary care provider in regions such as Miyagi, Ibaraki, Aichi, and Hyogo. With their strong community presence, they are integral as a go-to veterinary care provider in these locales.

The newly formed holding company will ensure both companies operate as sister organizations under a shared vision. They will maintain their individual brands and management strategies, ensuring continuity and respect for the unique relationships each has with animals, their families, and the staff. This alignment is expected to enhance the quality of veterinary services available across Japan by allowing a seamless pathway from primary to specialized veterinary care.

Transforming Veterinary Care in Japan
Japan's veterinary landscape is currently under significant transformation, driven by an aging pet population and increasing demands for specialized veterinary expertise. With the formation of this group, the capabilities to provide comprehensive veterinary services will improve, from routine checks to complex pathological tests. Anchors and JPAC's combined resources will enhance access to high-quality medical care, accelerating delivery across the nation.

Maintaining Brand Identity and Enhancing Quality
Despite the collaboration, both Anchors and JPAC will retain their distinct identities. This approach honors the legacy and trust each brand has built over the years, ensuring that their facilities continue to thrive independently while also fostering an environment of collaboration that can boost veterinary standards and practices within the group. By leveraging shared knowledge and skills from one another, the clinical quality and breadth of experience can expand, resulting in superior veterinary care for even more animals.

Career Opportunities for Veterinary Professionals
The enlarged scale of the group is anticipated to offer a variety of career advancement opportunities for its staff. Whether they aspire to excel in clinical practice, venture into management roles, or specialize further, the new organization aims to support a multitude of career paths. With aspirations to foster a supportive environment, this collaboration will encourage staff to pursue diverse dreams within the veterinary field, accommodating a wide spectrum of career aspirations.

Company Backgrounds
Anchors Co., Ltd.

• - Address: 3-6-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Veterinary hospital and laboratory operation
• - Facilities: 34 locations including notable centers such as:

- JASMINE Animal Medical Center (Kanagawa)
- Nara Animal Medical Center (Nara)
- Hamamatsu Animal Hospital (Shizuoka)
- North Lab (Hokkaido)

Visit Anchors’ Website

Japan Animal Care Holdings

• - Address: 10-5 Kanda Higashimatsushita-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Operation of animal hospitals
• - Group Facilities: A variety of centers including:

- AI Animal Medical Center Group (Ibaraki, 6 facilities)
- Weir Animal Hospital Group (Miyagi, 9 facilities)

Visit JPAC’s Website

The official name of the newly formed holding company will be announced soon. For inquiries regarding this collaboration, please visit the respective websites of Anchors and JPAC.