Does VCA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, VCA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at VCA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VCA?

41% of VCA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated VCA 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 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) , Veterinarian (69) , Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (68) , Receptionist (63) , 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 were good and given after 30days" ((in 210 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 100 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 78 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 26 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 260 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 62 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 48 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 44 reviews))

What are employees saying about VCA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about VCA layoffs and their outlook for job security at VCA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed VCA locations?

Los Angeles , Denver , San Diego , Atlanta , Sacramento , Seattle , Chicago , New York , Houston , Weymouth , Portland , Austin , Dallas , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Boston , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

VCA reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,350 total reviews)

Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,350 reviews)

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VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,350 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The VCA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jul 2, 2024

Unethical Senior Leadership

Hospital manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A cheap trinket and a movie at the end of the year as the only reward for a year of hard work and dedication.

Cons

Policies are applied incredibly inconsistently. HR uses them either to condone bad behavior or to remove employees senior leadership dislikes. The company operates like a dictatorship: follow orders or face consequences. There is zero appreciation for the long hours and hard work you put in. They don't even respond to your resignation notice. You’re just a number that can be easily replaced. Prices are secretly increased at least twice a year, and employees are pressured to sell ineffective wellness plans for huge profits. Everything about this company feels unpleasant, like a stink you can't wash off. Avoid!

VCA Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your concerns. VCA has made significant investments in programs focused on developing emotionally intelligent leaders and we continue to provide manager trainings. We regularly share a full analysis on feedback and provide recommendations to top leadership. We'd value a chance to connect with you about your feedback, so please feel free to reach out to your Associate Relations Team or EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to continue the conversation.

3.0

Jun 30, 2024

Don’t work here

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the vets are great to work with

Cons

Bad manager, staff has attitude problems

VCA Response

1y

We appreciate you reaching out with your feedback. VCA is committed to providing each Associate with unmatched support, developing leaders and driving accountability for behaviors that don't support our values. We value your contributions while you were a member of our team.

3.0

Jun 27, 2024

RVT

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, discounts, experiences, network, opportunities

Cons

Greed, toxicity, lack of growth, no work-life balance

VCA Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your praise and your concerns. Caring for those who care for our pets is a top priority and as such, VCA has made significant investments to expand benefits, mental health resources and management programs for all our Associates.

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