Great work culture - Tech Assistant VCA Employee Review

4.0
Jun 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I worked at VCA Woodstock in SE Portland. Small team , no drama. Overall a real breath of fresh air coming from many other hospitals with so much team drama. When I worked here, all the doctors were amazing and kind. My supervisor Julie was also a doll and absolute pleasure to work with. Management was also very easy going and would work with any needs you might have.

Cons

It’s corporate, so as with all corporations, it comes with its issues. The prices for lab work and other diagnostic were extremely expensive and that was always a hard talk to have with clients. A nail trim at the time would cost 50$ This hospital is also very small and it’s also an older building so a lot of things in the building really need updated, but that is also something that gets pushed off. Also due to the small size of the building and staff. There’s not a lot of opportunities for growth and advancement.

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VCA Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at VCA Woodstock. We’re so glad to hear that you found the team environment supportive and positive it’s wonderful to know that your time with the doctors, your supervisor Julie, and the rest of the staff left such a meaningful impression. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the challenges. We understand that conversations around cost can be difficult, and that facility limitations can impact both the client and team experience. While being part of a larger network does come with some complexities, it also allows us to invest in advanced technology, medical resources, and broader support systems that might not otherwise be accessible in smaller, independent settings. That said, we know there’s always room to grow, and your insights help us do just that. Thank you again for your contributions and for sharing your perspective we truly value it.

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Pros

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Cons

Poor pay, hard on your body

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4.0
Jun 12, 2026
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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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