Kumachan Animal Hospital (Kumachan Animal Hospital Co., Ltd.) Joins JPAC — Expanding to 47 Facilities in 15 Prefectures Nationwide —

Japan Animal Care Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, JPAC) is pleased to announce that Kumachan Animal Hospital Co., Ltd., which operates Kumachan Animal Hospital, has joined the JPAC Group.

Kumachan Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital that operates two facilities in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture: the main hospital and the Aeon branch.

Since its opening in 2002, Kumachan Animal Hospital has provided a wide range of veterinary medical services in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, adhering to the principle of "patient first." They offer everything from general examinations to specialized outpatient services such as ophthalmology, cardiology, and exotic animal medicine, closely supporting local families. Even after joining JPAC, they will continue to lead regional veterinary medicine under the same treatment policy as before.

Expansion of Group Structure and Future Outlook

With the participation of Kumachan Animal Hospital, the group, centered around the holding company that owns JPAC and ANCHORS, has expanded to become a veterinary hospital group operating 47 facilities (46 animal hospitals and 1 testing facility) across 15 prefectures nationwide.

JPAC will continue to increase its network of partners who share its philosophy, further promoting the improvement of veterinary medical quality and the establishment of a comfortable working environment. We aim to create an industry where veterinarians and animal nurses who are passionate about "saving animals" can thrive, and we will continue to provide veterinary care that supports animals and their owners. Furthermore, our efforts to build partnerships will extend beyond expanding the number of facilities to include the recruitment and training of employees, including veterinarians and animal nurses.

About Japan Animal Care Holdings Co., Ltd.

Japan Animal Care Holdings Co., Ltd. (JPAC) is a corporate group that operates and supports veterinary hospitals and related services nationwide. It possesses functions as an indispensable veterinary medical infrastructure in each region, supporting animal hospitals from behind with headquarters functions (improving the quality of animal medicine, enhancing human resource development, management support, promoting digitalization, etc.). Through all its activities, JPAC aims to prioritize animals and realize a society where better veterinary care can be provided.

JPAC Group

JPAC Group Affiliated Hospitals

Ai Animal Medical Center Group | Ibaraki Prefecture

Ai Animal Medical Center Group | Ibaraki Prefecture | 6 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: Minagawa Veterinary Clinic Co., Ltd.

Ai Animal Medical Center Group HP: https://www.aitom.jp/

Will Animal Hospital Group | Miyagi Prefecture

Will Animal Hospital Group | Miyagi Prefecture | 9 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: Will Animal Hospital Group Co., Ltd.

Will Animal Hospital Group HP: https://animal-99.com/

Elsa Animal Hospital Group | Hyogo Prefecture

Elsa Animal Hospital Group | Hyogo Prefecture | 8 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: Elsa Kreis Co., Ltd.

Elsa Animal Hospital Group HP: https://www.elsa-hp.com/

Daigo Pet Clinic | Aichi Prefecture

Daigo Pet Clinic | Aichi Prefecture | 6 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: DPC Co., Ltd.

Daigo Pet Clinic HP: https://info-dpc.net/

Hasegawa Animal Hospital | Saitama Prefecture

Hasegawa Animal Hospital | Saitama Prefecture

Operating Company: HAC Co., Ltd.

Hasegawa Animal Hospital HP: https://www.hasegawa-ac.com/

P&V Holdings | Osaka, Chiba, Wakayama Prefectures

P&V Holdings | Osaka, Chiba, Wakayama Prefectures | 4 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: P&V Holdings Co., Ltd.

Uehommachi Animal Hospital HP: https://uehommachi-animal.com/

Hikarigaoka Animal Hospital Group | Tokyo, Saitama Prefectures

Hikarigaoka Animal Hospital Group | Tokyo, Saitama Prefectures | 4 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: IDC Co., Ltd.

Hikarigaoka Animal Hospital Group HP: https://www.hikarigaoka.net/

Kumachan Animal Hospital | Niigata Prefecture

Kumachan Animal Hospital | Niigata Prefecture | 2 Hospitals Total

Operating Company: Kumachan Animal Hospital Co., Ltd.

Kumachan Animal Hospital HP: https://kumachan-ah.com/

[JPAC Group Affiliated Hospitals: 40 Hospitals Total] Same Ho