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?

39% 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 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))

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 VCA locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Silverdale , San Jose , Orange , Tustin , Reno , Charlotte , Fort Worth , San Antonio , Carmel , Santa Barbara

VCA reviews

2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(2,346 total reviews)

Patty Wu

23% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,346 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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Gender

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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jan 7, 2026

Management and Team

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You are working with board certified and published surgeons you can learn a from. VCA teaches you a lot if you want to learn and give associates the opportunity to progress and become certified in your field which may include paying for school

Cons

Felt too corporate. People will talk about things you did that irritate them to the managers instead of discussing it with with you. Confidentiality doesn't exist.

VCA Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you found value in your team and the opportunities to learn and grow while at VCA. We are committed to building strong hospital cultures supported by leadership development, communication training, and professional development programs that help Associates strengthen their skills and advance their careers.

2.0

Dec 26, 2025

Management is terrible, team is great

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At this point, I am only staying for the team and some DVMs. The employees are truly some of the best and most caring people I’ve ever worked with.

Cons

Management has refused to take action around complaints or suggestions from staff, and we are reaching burnout. The pay is abysmal, but from what I understand that is not directly in the control of the management at the hospital. Regardless, that doesn’t mean that what I am paid as a five-year employee of Deer Creek is reasonable. It does not feel like management is ever on the side of the staff.

VCA Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you had a supportive team, and we also take your concerns about management seriously. VCA continues to invest in leadership development, communication training, and resources that help ensure managers are creating consistent, supportive, and values‑aligned environments across all hospitals. Our goal is to strengthen the Associate experience at every level, and we welcome you to reach out to EmployeeConcerns@vca.com if you’re open to discussing your experience further.

4.0

Dec 25, 2025

Corporate

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and funding from a bigger company

Cons

It's a corporate company and they monopolize all veterinarians

VCA Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your impression. Even brief feedback helps us understand how we can better support Associates across our hospitals. VCA is committed to providing clear communication, reliable resources, and strong operational support so hospital teams can focus on delivering world‑class medicine.

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