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 217 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 96 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 77 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 67 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and casual environment." ((in 21 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 261 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 61 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 46 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 45 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((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

5.0

Oct 19, 2020

Solid and steady.

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reimbursement for professional costs (VTNE, CEs, licensing, etc.) Easy to transfer between hospitals Easy to pick up shifts at other hospitals Wide range of practice types Less medical helicoptering than Banfield Benefits Excellent discount for own animals' care, up to 4 More flexible hospital budgets than pvt practice No owner-doctor tension or decisions made by non-hospital staff

Cons

Inconsistent/minimal training methods Wellness plan quotas Woofware (practice management software) can be annoying/glitchy

VCA Response

Thank you for sharing all of this with us! We value every one of our team members, and are proud to read that you enjoy all VCA has to offer. It's great to have you as a part of the family!

3.0

Sep 26, 2020

Not bad

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Busy, fast paced, close knit

Cons

Unfair practices, unfair scheduling, poor attitude

VCA Response

We appreciate your honesty, and were happy to have you on the VCA team. We all with you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Jun 16, 2020

Great company as a new rvt

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Continuing education constantly available. Decent pet discounts. Ability to transfer within company. Great learning environment.

Cons

High turnover. Stressful. Inconsistent pay/raises. Didn't feel like employee well being was a priority.

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