Great at first, then lots of changes - Veterinary Technician VCA Employee Review

3.0
Feb 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of locations and opportunity for transfers to new locations. Employee discounts at other VCA hospitals if you need to take personal pet to see a specialist or for overnight care. Insurance coverage and 401k are decent.

Cons

High turnover not only among staff but also management. Salary and compensation not great unless you are grandfathered in when they purchase your hospital. They say they allow the hospitals to remain unique and keep their own culture, which they do for the first year, and then they start changing policies.

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VCA Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We know that changes within a hospital or organization can feel difficult, and we aim to support our teams through these transitions with clear communication and strong leadership. VCA continues to invest in development programs and hospital resources to help Associates navigate change while maintaining high standards of care.

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5.0
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Pros

Perfect team for learning and mentorsip

Cons

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4.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company offers many opportunities for doctors and techs to grow in their careers. They provide tons of support and they've been making HUGE changes to veterinary medicine on a whole. I have never known another company to offer so many benefits and perks for staff (especially techs), and they're even making lots of effort to invest in the veterinary receptionists-the front line associates of the hospital. They're also making great strides to acknowledge some of the feedback we've had for many years. They're savvy and smart, making business decisions that build on a company that will be around a long time (and has.)

Cons

There have been times where transparency and communication are lacking, and sometimes to the point where hospital-level employees feel left out or unheard. Some bigger topics like onboarding and navigating what support comes from where could be more clear. It feels like they've been fusing on new concepts/policies/features to the company, making it feel like a clunky machine rather than building something new and streamlined. Maybe it's in the works, but how do we know down here?

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