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

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Jan 26, 2023

VCA Veterinary Technician

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, competitive pay, and flexible schedules.

Cons

Can be a toxic work environment

VCA Response

3y

Thank you for providing this feedback. Please know we are always available for more details on your experience at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Keep up the hard work!

3.0

Jan 25, 2023

Good way to get your foot in the door, hard to stay long term

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn a lot on the job Rewarding job

Cons

understaffed often underpaid for the workload high staff turn over

VCA Response

3y

Although we are pleased you found your role rewarding, we apologize if there was ever a time you didn't feel fully supported. We wish you the best in everything you do!

3.0

Jan 23, 2023

Mars and or greed has changed VCA

Associate veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full array of benefits, but health benefits are expensive. Some locations are better managed and staffed than others. The past focus on high quality of medicine was great. Some locations are better equipped than others.

Cons

Losing the prior focus on best medicine in order to improve the bottom line. Keeping medical supplies and vaccines as minimally stocked as possible leads to running out or unable to obtain when back orders occur (bite nose in spite of your face). Shortening appointment times to see more- the ever push to see more and more. Not focusing on best medicine and high quality anymore.

VCA Response

3y

While we greatly appreciate this feedback and your time with us, we wish to hear more details about this. When you are able, please reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com with more about your experience. We are here to listen.

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