Puts more money towards acquisitions, not current assets - Veterinary Technician VCA Employee Review

1.0
Oct 9, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for relocation abound - they can't seem to stop expanding

Cons

Expansion takes priority over quality of their hospitals. Needed supplies are constantly cut. They layer on rules and sales pitches for technicians and receptionists so we end up feeling like salesmen not healthcare workers. Hours are constantly cut, payroll is constantly an issue, yet what expected of us continues to rise. My life revolves around the hospital yet I can't live on my wages. This is to be expected with a corporately owned hospitals - because they will always be about their shareholders, not the quality of the 'product'. Also, the benefits are a JOKE.

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5.0
Nov 4, 2025
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Pros

· I truly feel valued, respected, and appreciated for the work I do every day. · In my experience, VCA fosters a positive, non-hostile, and inclusive environment where collaboration and kindness are part of the culture. · The company’s strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is truly inspiring to me · Our Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) provide a wonderful platform to embrace, educate, share, support, and celebrate our unique backgrounds and perspectives. · It’s an ever-changing, dynamic workplace that keeps me learning, growing, and challenged in the best ways. · VCA encourages a growth and development mindset. · Fair pay and excellent benefits that genuinely support associates’ overall well-being.

Cons

· VCA is such a large and ever-evolving organization, change happens often—which can sometimes take some getting used to. · Career advancement opportunities may depend on your specific department or location. · Some systems and processes are still improving as the company continues to grow—but leadership is actively working on it.

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VCA Response
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We're so happy to hear you love what you do and that you feel energized, engaged, and included doing it. Thank you for sharing your feedback and recognizing the work being done to improve processes.
4.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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