Great team, bad pay. - Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) VCA Employee Review

3.0
Sep 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Very friendly team, lots of specialties, and always an opportunity to learn.

Cons

The team at Deer Creek is great, but there are a few bad apples. VCA makes it very hard to fire an employee, which means its hard to get rid of bad coworkers.

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VCA Response
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We appreciate the feedback you've shared. We strive to provide unmatched support for our Associates, which goes beyond pay including our 401K program and investments in the tools, technology and services that allow us to provide the best-in-class care we are known for. Everyone is responsible for delivering the quality pet care we are known for, and we welcome you to reach out to your Associate Relations Team or email AssociateConcerns@vca.com to discuss these concerns. Thank you for all you do.

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Small animal, exotics, free care to wildlife, opportunities to work with zoo animals. Internal promotions to change all management has made the work environment very positive. Boarding facilities. Opportunity for certifying for internal crematory.

Cons

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Cons

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