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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,354 reviews)

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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

3.0

Jun 29, 2023

Csr

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy the staff here

Cons

Dont give out regular raises

VCA Response

3y

Thank you for this feedback! Please know, we are always available to discuss any concerns further at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Keep up the great work!

4.0

Jun 27, 2023

Depends on your hospital

Vet technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a good opportunity to learn. Benefits are good.

Cons

Opportunities for improvement depending on how your hospital is run. Management.

VCA Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your time while working with us! We appreciate your feedback and hard work. We are always available to discuss your concerns further at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com.

2.0

Jun 26, 2023

people services supervisor

People services supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great diversity and teams to work with

Cons

pay is not good at all.

VCA Response

3y

We thank you for your input, and want you to know that we are here to listen. Please email us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to further discuss this feedback. Thank you.

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