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 decreased by 1% over the last 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, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VCA?

Veterinary Assistant (276) , Veterinary Technician (180) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (96) , Customer Service Representative (88) , Client Service Representative (83) , 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 were good and given after 30days" ((in 218 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 97 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 76 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 65 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 245 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 60 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 48 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 48 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))

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

(726 total reviews)

Patty Wu

26% 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

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

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726 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Mar 9, 2026

Toxic work culture, incompetent management

Associate veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are competitive

Cons

Toxic, catty work environment. The managers are bullies who will retaliate if you so much as try to assert a boundary. Chronically understaffed by design: management knows there aren't enough support staff, but also isn't hiring. Deeply unsupportive and toxic

VCA Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing this feedback. We take concerns about leadership behavior, respect, and psychological safety seriously, and we recognize that feeling unable to assert boundaries can be deeply discouraging. At VCA, we continue to invest in leadership development and ongoing training to help create thoughtful, compassionate leadership across our hospitals. Just as importantly, we work to build strong care teams by prioritizing a healthy support‑staff‑to‑doctor ratio and by growing, developing, and fully using the skills of our technicians so everyone feels valued and supported in their role. Our goal is always to create workplaces where people feel comfortable speaking up, confident in the care they provide, and supported by the team around them. Feedback like this matters to us as we continue strengthening the Associate experience and caring for those who care for pets.

1.0

Feb 24, 2026

Low Pay And Unappreciated

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hospital team is great and works hard

Cons

Low pay for field. Only allowed to have bare minimum staff or leas but upper leadership expects high quality medicine for low pay

VCA Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how discouraging it can feel to be underpaid or under‑recognized, and we take concerns like this seriously. At VCA, we continue to invest in a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support Associates both professionally and personally. This includes competitive compensation, medical and financial benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and well‑being resources such as mental‑health support. We are also focused on strengthening recognition and performance conversations so Associates feel seen and valued for the important work they do. Your perspective helps guide these ongoing efforts, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

3.0

Feb 4, 2026

Great at first, then lots of changes

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of locations and opportunity for transfers to new locations. Employee discounts at other VCA hospitals if you need to take personal pet to see a specialist or for overnight care. Insurance coverage and 401k are decent.

Cons

High turnover not only among staff but also management. Salary and compensation not great unless you are grandfathered in when they purchase your hospital. They say they allow the hospitals to remain unique and keep their own culture, which they do for the first year, and then they start changing policies.

VCA Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We know that changes within a hospital or organization can feel difficult, and we aim to support our teams through these transitions with clear communication and strong leadership. VCA continues to invest in development programs and hospital resources to help Associates navigate change while maintaining high standards of care.

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