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 (180) , 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 199 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 72 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 63 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and casual environment." ((in 23 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 251 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 59 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 47 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((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 46 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

(2,351 total reviews)

Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,351 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

Apr 25, 2024

TERRIBLE Place To Work

Technical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The animals are great. Sometimes the staff are nice.

Cons

Worked there for a year at $16/hr and got no raise at all. The expectations are constantly changing and getting higher and higher but the pay always remained the same. Staff treat each other terribly. Vet was very demanding and rude and would often cause trouble for other people based off assumptions, without even asking questions first. Just don't.

VCA Response

2y

While we appreciate this feedback and your hard work with us, we would like to hear more details about your experience. Please reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com, when you are able. We are here to listen.

1.0

Apr 25, 2024

VCA couldn’t care less about you

Vet assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discount is decent, 401k matching is good

Cons

Rarely get lunches, skeleton crew, management doesn’t care that the turnover rate is so high and they are losing all experiences techs and stuck with inadequate staff and patient care suffers. Staff just get a generic email that wishes whoever quit the best in our future endeavors. Even after years with the company. The 4 pet limit for discounts is ridiculous. Scheduling is not conducive to living a normal life, especially if you work overnights as they come last in all aspects.

VCA Response

2y

We are glad to know you enjoyed your benefits, but we are concerned with some of the comments here. Please know, we are available to discuss more of these concerns at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

2.0

Apr 24, 2024

VCA nearly killed my passion

Lead technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee discount No micromanaging

Cons

Gossiping/Harassment amongst the Techs, DVMs and Management. When issues are brought to higher ups, nothing is ever done. Nobody ever gets fired no matter how large the issue. There is absolutely NO SUPPORT in any role. It didn’t matter the experience of the DVM or the quality of medicine they were providing as long as they were a body in the hospital to charge clients. Had to see many pets euthanized over “all or nothing” estimates provided. You are just another warm body with this company they do not care.

VCA Response

2y

Please know that we take your concerns very seriously, and are eager to address them further. We ask that you contact us directly at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

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