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 208 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 77 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 70 reviews)); "Flexible Scheduling, can bring my pet in, they buy food for us sometimes, considerate of those with families." ((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 246 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 63 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((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 45 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((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).

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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 10, 2023

Longevity

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company took care of employees during covid, with no layoffs. Hoping this continues if we do hit a recession.

Cons

Staff are leaving due to higher advertised hourly rates at competitors, even if the total benefits are still better here in the long term.

VCA Response

2y

We value the feedback you've given, and are thankful you are on our team. Thank you for your continued dedication to assisting your clients and patients, and please know we can be reached at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to further discuss your comments.

3.0

Jul 22, 2023

Management = Glorified Babysitting Plus A Ton of Other Duties

Veterinary hospital manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with.

Cons

Employers don't pay managers enough nowadays. Employees are difficult and yet we're supposed to cater to their whims because it is costly to lose employees. Who takes care of managers?

VCA Response

2y

While we appreciate this feedback, please know we would like more details about this experience. When you are able, please reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

1.0

Jul 15, 2023

Overworked, low pay, disorganization, ineffective management m

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only pro is free/discounted pet care.

Cons

There is no room for growth. If you consistently work harder than coworkers you will not be recognized, just given more work. Management clearly has favorites. The same issues are brought up over and over again to leadership team and nothing is done. Hostile and abusive environment and poor communication. You will not get trained properly and yelled at when you make a minor mistake. Waaaay too many appointments than what staff can reasonably handle yet they will never stop accepting new clients and only care about money. Don’t waste your time.

VCA Response

2y

We are very disappointed to hear these concerns as it is important to us that our associates have a positive work environment. When you have a moment, we ask that you contact us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

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