Is VCA a good company to work for as a RVT?

RVT professionals working at VCA have rated their employer with 2.9 out of 5 stars in 101 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of VCA employees being 2.9 out of 5 stars. Search open RVT Jobs at VCA now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked RVT interview questions at VCA .

Does VCA pay RVT employees well?

RVT professionals rate their compensation and benefits at VCA with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 101 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about RVT salaries and benefits at VCA .

How happy are RVT professionals working at VCA?

43% of RVT employees at VCA would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 19% in the past 12 months. RVT professionals have also rated VCA with a 3.0 rating for work-life-balance, 3.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.9 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VCA?

Veterinary Assistant (274) , Veterinary Technician (179) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (96) , Customer Service Representative (88) , Client Service Representative (82) , Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (68) , Veterinarian (68) , Receptionist (62) , Technician (56) , Associate Veterinarian (52) , Vet Assistant (49) , Hospital Manager (47) , Front Desk Receptionist (35) , Kennel Technician (33) , Vet Tech (33)

What are the pros of working at VCA according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and PTO" ((in 202 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 101 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 76 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 66 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at VCA according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and they make it hard to get a raise unless you tell them you're quitting." ((in 255 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 58 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 45 reviews)); "Long hours and made to feel like you're not a team player if you don't work overtime/pick up shifts in other departments." ((in 44 reviews))

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VCA RVT reviews

2.9

43% would recommend to a friend

(101 total reviews)

Patty Wu

42% approve of CEO

16% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.1

Senior management

RVT employees have rated VCA with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 101 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most RVT professionals have an average working experience there. VCA is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by RVT professionals compared to other employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.4 stars).

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101 reviews

4.0

May 16, 2025

Rvt at vca

Veterinary technician, rvt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, allowance for extra time off

Cons

Hours are cut, little incentive for growth

3.0

Apr 20, 2025

Great place to work

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, approves time off.

Cons

Horrible management, a lot of gaslighting

VCA Response

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience — we’re really sorry to hear that you felt let down by the management and support here. That’s definitely not the kind of environment we want to create. We know we’re not perfect and are always looking for ways to improve, especially when it comes to leadership and communication. Your feedback is being taken seriously, and we’re already having some internal conversations about how we can do better. If you're open to it, we’d love to hear more — feel free to reach out directly at Reviews@vca.com if you have a moment. Either way, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this review and wish you the best moving forward.

3.0

Mar 16, 2025

It’s ok

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s corporate so they have the money to invest in updated equipment

Cons

Low pay and have to battle management to get an increase based on performance/skills.

VCA Response

Thank you for taking a moment to share your feedback. We invest in supporting the wellbeing and development of our Associates across the organization, in every role - from discounts to training, mentorship and benefits. We encourage you to reach out to your Associate Relations Team or email AssociateConcerns@vca.com to further discuss your concerns. Thank you.

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