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 were good and given after 30days" ((in 212 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 103 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 79 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 68 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 22 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 254 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 60 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 48 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)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 42 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Mar 8, 2025

Run

Front desk receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the support staff is awesome!!!

Cons

High tur over amongst both support staff and upper management. Major overhaul need with the technical management staff. Very stressful and toxic

VCA Response

1y

VCA is committed to maintaining a supportive work environment, and it's important to us to ensure our Associates are able to thrive and grow in their careers. We would welcome the chance to discuss your concerns, and we ask that you get in touch with your Associate Relations Team or email AssociateConcerns@vca.com to continue the conversation. Thank you.

1.0

Mar 5, 2025

Corporate

Vet tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gained a lot of experience.

Cons

Price of services expensive and the pay is not great .

VCA Response

1y

Learning and growth is core to the VCA experience and we appreciate you taking a moment to share your thoughts. Thank you for all of your contributions while you were a member of our team.

1.0

Mar 3, 2025

Only if you're starting out

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They'll pay for your technician certification if you sell your soul for 5 years

Cons

You have to sell your soul to work here. Lots of unethical business practices, Medicine is performed by the book in almost every clinic they buy, And management is just a shoulder parrot for corporate, which they hate being called corporate claiming to be a family business, but in order to get an issue addressed... you are told to "call corporate"...

VCA Response

1y

Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts. Learning and growth is core to the VCA experience so please know that we value your feedback. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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