And it is just for Veterinarians

Carlsbad, California, October 22, 2008 - SOUND Technologies, the leader in veterinary digital radiography (DR) and ultrasound, announces an aggressive incentive program for the fourth quarter in response to the current economy and in step with attractive IRS 179 incentives for tax year 2008.

SOUND Technologies announces a stimulus package to help veterinary practices continue to grow and improve the quality of care delivered to the client. Effective immediately through December 19th, 2008 SOUND will offer extremely aggressive incentives of packaging and pricing for the fourth quarter of 2008. Recognized individually or in combination, these incentive offerings can significantly improve a practices’ bottom line.

The stimulus incentive package includes:

• $0 DOWN, as well as NO payments for 120 days, courtesy of US Bank
• Reduced Down payments & extended cash payment terms
• “Fee Per Study” Digital Radiography funding programs to leverage cash flow
• GE Ultrasound / TruDR Packages – The most aggressive bundle pricing ever offered!

** All of the above can qualify for 2008 Tax Code 179 Benefit: http://www.section179.org - Incentive offer is valid for new orders received through 12/19/08

"SOUND plays a leading role in veterinary imaging, an industry that dramatically improves the quality of care and medical outcomes for both the family pet and the equine track & field athlete” said Tom Jacobi, Vice President of Sales for Sound Technologies. “We appreciate the challenges of today's market and have responded with creative strategies and aggressive packaging to make it easier and more profitable for practices to invest in imaging diagnostics to improve their business and quality of medicine. In addition, given the increased 2008 section 179 deductions (up to $250,000 & Bonus 1st Yr Depreciation) it is in the interest of both the practitioner and Sound to work together to maximize this year-end opportunity.”

About SOUND Technologies

Based in Carlsbad, California, SOUND produces the most widely accepted and used digital radiography and PACS systems in the veterinary industry with more than 1,500 installations to date. Sound holds leadership positions in Ultrasound, Digital Radiography, and Education. SOUND is devoted to a mission to Simplify and Enhance veterinary medicine through diagnostic imaging. Founded in 1996, SOUND Technologies is a division of VCA ANTECH, INC. (NASD:WOOF), and is dedicated to the field of veterinary imaging and education. VCA ANTECH also owns, operates and manages the largest network of freestanding veterinary hospitals and veterinary-exclusive clinical laboratories in the country and employs approximately 12,000 professionals throughout North Ame¬¬rica. To contact SOUND Technologies, call 1-800-268-5354 or visit www.soundvet.com.

For additional information please contact:
Steven May
Creative Vision House
Tel: 310.993.4866
Fax: 760.325.8500
Email: smay [at] creativevisionhouse [dot] com