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      VCA

      Part of Mars

      Engaged Employer

      VCA reviews

      2.9

      40% would recommend to a friend

      (2,348 total reviews)
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      Patty Wu

      23% approve of CEO

      28% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Culture & values

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      2.4

      Senior management

      VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,348 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
      2.0
      Jun 5, 2025

      Review

      Veterinarian
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits and perks, decent pay

      Cons

      LOTS of multilayered management which leads to poor communication among the different levels (eg multi-state directors to regional director to hospital manager), poor pay for technicians, training and support lackluster

      4.0
      Jun 4, 2025

      Great work culture

      Tech assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I worked at VCA Woodstock in SE Portland. Small team , no drama. Overall a real breath of fresh air coming from many other hospitals with so much team drama. When I worked here, all the doctors were amazing and kind. My supervisor Julie was also a doll and absolute pleasure to work with. Management was also very easy going and would work with any needs you might have.

      Cons

      It’s corporate, so as with all corporations, it comes with its issues. The prices for lab work and other diagnostic were extremely expensive and that was always a hard talk to have with clients. A nail trim at the time would cost 50$ This hospital is also very small and it’s also an older building so a lot of things in the building really need updated, but that is also something that gets pushed off. Also due to the small size of the building and staff. There’s not a lot of opportunities for growth and advancement.

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      VCA Response
      11mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at VCA Woodstock. We’re so glad to hear that you found the team environment supportive and positive it’s wonderful to know that your time with the doctors, your supervisor Julie, and the rest of the staff left such a meaningful impression. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the challenges. We understand that conversations around cost can be difficult, and that facility limitations can impact both the client and team experience. While being part of a larger network does come with some complexities, it also allows us to invest in advanced technology, medical resources, and broader support systems that might not otherwise be accessible in smaller, independent settings. That said, we know there’s always room to grow, and your insights help us do just that. Thank you again for your contributions and for sharing your perspective we truly value it.
      1.0
      Jun 2, 2025

      Raises prices constantly, while employees do not see a cent of it

      Veterinary assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have made some friends

      Cons

      Increasing the prices constantly, or finding new things to charge for Terrible pay Veterinary medicine in general is already massively draining, both emotionally and physically. VCA uses their employees to make them as much money as possible, then takes all the profit while paying minimum wage The busy pace of the hospital made me unable to take my 10 minute breaks. I'm not saying VCA forced me to not take my breaks. That is on me to make that decision. But I absolutely wasn't the only one who just never had the time to take a break.

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