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 are good and PTO" ((in 204 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 98 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 67 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 23 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 260 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 60 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 47 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))

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

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

25% approve of CEO

31% 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

5.0

Mar 7, 2023

Great

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Teamwork is always appreciated ! Great environment.

Cons

Lots of work. Better Pay would be nice.

VCA Response

3y

We're fortunate to have you as a member of our team, and your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for everything you do for your clients, patients and colleagues!

3.0

Mar 6, 2023

Higher pay than small practice

Client service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay and schedule. Coworkers are great

Cons

Revolving door of staff/management. Corportate mentality and no room for growth

VCA Response

3y

Thank you for providing this feedback. Please know, you can always reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com with more details on your experience. We are here to help.

1.0

Mar 5, 2023

Ok

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gets you in the field with no experience

Cons

Low pay, work environment, no breaks

VCA Response

3y

While we appreciate your feedback, we are concerned by some of the experiences you mentioned here. When you are able, please email us at employeeConcerns@vca.com with more details. We are here for you.

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