Don't do it to yourself - Veterinary Assistant Modern Animal Employee Review

1.0
Sep 2, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most of the doctors and VA/RVTs are wonderful, smart, passionate people. The 4 x 10 hour shifts would be great if you didn't spend the other 3 days in an anxiety spiral about returning to work.

Cons

The amount of effort put into marketing this company as a caring, respectful workplace is mind-boggling when you are hired and see the reality. It's actually a little psychotic to pinpoint exactly what the industry needs, articulate that, and then do the opposite. Gaslighting happens daily. As an employee you are watched, tracked, and assessed as if you are always on the edge of disciplinary action, even as a high performer. In fact - you are always on the edge of disciplinary action. It is made very clear that you do not matter as an individual, at least at the in-clinic level. Experienced, skilled nurses are treated like children by incompetent management. People are discriminated against, staff are fired in the middle of work days, and anyone seen to be wavering at all are deemed "too negative" and "not displaying Modern Animal behaviors", only to be written up and their job security threatened. It is by far the most toxic environment I have ever worked in and navigating this company has harmed my overall wellbeing.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive coworkers. Good opportunity to build clinical and technical skills. Management values teamwork and open communication. Different types of cases. Competitive pay and benefits. Positive environment focused on quality patient care daily.

Cons

Emergency cases can change daily schedules

1.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I think the compensation is decent, with average hourly rate and medical insurance. Free and automatic Modern Animal membership which gives you discounts on product and services.

Cons

What you see on the outside, isn’t what it actually is on the inside! You see friendly faces and accommodating staff, assistants, and vets, but in truth, the workplace is hostile with demanding seniors and management! We are overworked, stressed, and we basically just drag ourselves to work because we signed a contract. But as soon as the contract’s done in six months or a year, most would end it there and leave! Though a few still tries and give it a chance, or maybe they have more patience and endurance than others, but they would still end up leaving after the next contract expires! No one makes it permanent here. It’s just unbearable. The animals could maybe absorb all the negativity, but dealing with everything and everyone here is exhausting!

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