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 been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VCA?

41% 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 were good and given after 30days" ((in 223 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 100 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 66 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and casual 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 253 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 62 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 48 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 47 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 45 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

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

25% approve of CEO

31% 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

4.0

Mar 20, 2023

Good company overall

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, good benefits, good medicine

Cons

Hard to connect with other coworkers

VCA Response

We're happy to hear you enjoy your position. Thank you for this feedback! Keep up the great work!

3.0

Mar 19, 2023

VCA

Pharmacy technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every day was a different experience and you get to learn a lot of new things. Had no prior experience in the veterinary world, but they are willing to train you for certain roles.

Cons

The pay was not great for how much work and stress does into the job and the management was not ideal.

VCA Response

Thank you for providing us with this feedback. Please know, we are always available to discuss any concerns further at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. We are here to help.

3.0

Mar 14, 2023

It’s just okay

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good health benefits and no Sundays

Cons

Long work hours and not enough pay..

VCA Response

Thank you for providing this feedback for us. Please know, we are always available to discuss any of your concerns more at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. We are here to help.

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