Shoken Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Dr. Takeshi Minami, a veterinarian, has been appointed as the new director of "Minatomirai Pet Wellness Clinic ALCA," which opened in Minatomirai, Yokohama in April 2026. ALCA has focused on primary care, supporting local pet owners and their pets, providing daily health management, preventive medicine, treatment for illness, and regular health check-ups. By welcoming Dr. Minami, who has extensive experience and achievements in small animal medicine, particularly in surgery and oncology, we will further strengthen ALCA's medical system. In addition to our existing primary care services, we have established a system where ALCA's veterinarians can perform and manage same-day surgeries, including neutering, and more specialized surgical procedures, by utilizing the facilities of our partner medical institutions. ALCA aims to be a veterinary hospital that can be consulted with peace of mind for a wide range of medical needs, from everyday health concerns to surgical consultations. About Director Takeshi Minami Dr. Takeshi Minami graduated from the Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, and obtained a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine. In 2007, he was certified as a diplomate of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Surgery (Small Animal). He is a veterinarian who has been engaged in clinical practice, research, and education at the forefront of animal medicine for many years, focusing on small animal surgery, oncology, and advanced medical care. He has dealt with a wide range of cases, from general practice to highly specialized surgical and oncological treatments. He has also contributed to the overall development of veterinary medicine through animal hospital management, training of specialists, and dissemination of medical information for veterinarians. Furthermore, as the representative director of Minami Research Institute Co., Ltd., he has over 30 years of experience in managing ani