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 218 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 97 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 63 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 24 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 61 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 46 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 44 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((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 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

2.0

Jul 31, 2023

Weak pay

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers. Minimal client contact.

Cons

You’re just another number to this company

VCA Response

2y

Thank you for reaching out to provide this feedback. While we are happy you enjoyed your team, we ask that you share more about your concerns with us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

1.0

Jul 28, 2023

Won't pay out your PTO

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Loved my teammates Good benefits

Cons

Very bad leadership Lack of development opportunities Budget cuts

VCA Response

2y

While we are thankful for this review, these comments are concerning to us. We would like the chance to discuss this more at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. We are here to help.

3.0

Jul 27, 2023

Hospital Dependents

Associate veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hands off approach to management

Cons

Regional management can be poor when dealing with clinics that are not operating well

VCA Response

2y

We truly appreciate the time you spent as a member of our team, and we are here to listen to your concerns. Please contact us directly at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

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