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 210 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 95 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 63 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 259 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 44 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((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

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VCA

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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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2K reviews

5.0

Oct 12, 2023

Strong Veterinary company

Hospital director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

many opportunities for growth travel options good support systems

Cons

sometimes lacking in good communication pay

VCA Response

We're thrilled that you have found opportunities for growth and a good support system with your team. Thank you very much for sharing your feedback!

3.0

Oct 9, 2023

Average Company

Associate veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are very good.

Cons

No room for advancement in company.

VCA Response

Thank you for reaching out with this feedback. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors!

1.0

Oct 1, 2023

Corporate to a T

Lvt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hospital and shift dependent but the people you work with become your allies in the trenches and the ones you rely on most and they are usually pretty awesome. Lots of learning opportunities

Cons

VCA has a no fire policy so you often end up working with incompetent or toxic people for extended periods of time despite expression of complaints to management. Regularly short staffed especially in the LVT department so as an LVT, you get severely overworked. Getting increased/deserved compensation for additional tasks and responsibilities is nearly impossible short of more schooling/degrees. Even then, it's poor.

VCA Response

While we are thankful for the feedback here, we are concerned with your comments about the toxic culture in the workplace. When you are able, please reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com with more details on your experience. We are here to help.

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