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 221 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 91 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 80 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work 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 249 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 61 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 45 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 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

(2,355 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

3.0

Jan 15, 2023

Poor pay, decent benefits, good pet discount, great coworkers

Certified veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

my co-workers (minus a few) and 75% discount on services for 4 pets.

Cons

Low pay rate, high burn out rate.

VCA Response

Thank you for taking the time to give us this feedback. Please know you can always reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com with more details on your experience on our team. We are here to listen.

2.0

Jan 14, 2023

Favoritism

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The manageability of amount f surgeries in a given day.

Cons

Cliques, favoritism, paying inexperienced more than experienced.

VCA Response

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.

5.0

Jan 14, 2023

Vet

Veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality pay A lot of hospitals

Cons

Availability of the recruiters when hiring

VCA Response

Thank you for this positive feedback, as well as your hard work on our team. We wish you the best in all of your future endeavors!

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Jobs at VCA

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Client Service Representative

Client Service Representative

Veterinary Receptionist

Front Desk Coordinator (Delaware County)

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