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

4.0

Oct 1, 2024

Great medicine, ok staffing

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great medicine is practiced here

Cons

Pay could be better for amount of work done.

VCA Response

We value your feedback as we strive to provide unmatched support for our Associates. Thank you for all that you do for your clients and patients.

1.0

Sep 28, 2024

Management sucks

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful hospital, some good coworkers and some great doctors

Cons

VCA itself, management, director of medicine

VCA Response

We strive to create an environment that fully supports our Associates and we value your feedback. Thank you for sharing and we wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

2.0

Sep 25, 2024

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Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good level of medicine. Good utilization of veterinary technician skills. Excellent specialty doctors.

Cons

Poor management. No support for breaks/lunches/call outs. Chronically short staffed. No opportunities for advancement. Favoritism. Employee stress high, morale low.

VCA Response

Feedback like yours is valuable, and we will be sharing this directly with senior leadership. VCA is committed to developing leaders and driving accountability for behaviors that don't support our values, and it's important to us to ensure our Associates have the support they need to thrive and grow in their careers. Thank you for your contributions while you were a member of our team.

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