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 (48) , 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 215 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 101 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 78 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 64 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 22 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 245 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 63 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)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 43 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 reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,355 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 2,355 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

Feb 3, 2023

Management is hit or miss

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy workplace relationships; pet discounts

Cons

Too much micromanagement; boring routine

VCA Response

Thank you for this feedback and all of your hard work. Please know, we are always available at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to hear more details. Thank you.

5.0

Jan 31, 2023

Amazing work environment

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff, great training opportunities, dedicated doctors, great discounts

Cons

Pay, limited hours, not much under their control though as it is corporate entity

VCA Response

Thank you for providing us with this positive feedback! We are lucky to have staff members like yourself. Keep up the great work!

1.0

Jan 31, 2023

Never again

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was close to my house

Cons

Terrible pay, doesn’t respect techs, price gauges clients, allows malpractice on the doctors end, doesn’t keep welfare of staff in mind just to make one person happy, horrible benefits

VCA Response

These comments greatly concern us as we value each of our team members. When you are able, please reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. We are here to listen.

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