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?

40% 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 (275) , 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 are good and PTO" ((in 207 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 93 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 75 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 64 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 253 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 65 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 47 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((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 43 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 , Dallas , Portland , Austin , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Boston , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

VCA reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,354 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).

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jan 22, 2026

Working at VCA Terrell Animal Hospital

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being around animals, consistent pay, consistent hours.

Cons

Terrible leadership, bullied by co-workers and leadership, un-realistic expectations, terrible hours, client base is entitled and will yell at you and management won’t support you/ not take you seriously, little to no encouragement

VCA Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Any form of bullying or unprofessional behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the environment we expect in our hospitals. VCA is committed to fostering respectful, supportive workplaces through consistent leadership training, clear expectations, and resources that help teams deliver excellent care. We encourage you to contact EmployeeConcerns@vca.com so we can learn more and address the concerns you experienced at VCA Terrell Animal Hospital.

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Teetering the edge of comfort and burnout

Licensed veterinary technician (lvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discount (75% off and some things are free).

Cons

Overworked, corporate/HR is typical stereotype that doesn’t care about your wellbeing. Comparing other clinic compensation, VCA has great pay but others pay even better.

VCA Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing this feedback. Feeling close to burnout is something we take seriously, and we want our Associates to have the support they need to sustain a healthy balance. VCA offers comprehensive benefits—including paid time off and well‑being resources—to help our teams manage the demands of the profession. If you're open to talking more, please reach out to EmployeeConcerns@vca.com so we can better understand your experience.

3.0

Jan 14, 2026

It's job security

Liaison

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not great management But big corporation with tons of locations

Cons

Pay Work load Management assistance

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