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?

42% 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 (274) , Veterinary Technician (179) , 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 (47) , 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 211 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 96 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 75 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 65 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 255 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 65 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 50 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((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 , Portland , Austin , Dallas , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Boston , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

VCA reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(2,350 total reviews)

Patty Wu

21% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,350 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Apr 17, 2025

NOPE

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They look good on paper

Cons

Employees are just numbers, All about production

VCA Response

1y

Hi there, Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you felt the company looked strong on paper — we take pride in the work we do and the team behind it. We’re really sorry to hear that your experience didn’t match those expectations. Feeling like just a number is the opposite of what we want for anyone on our team. People are the heart of everything we do, and we know there’s always room to improve how we show that day to day. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we’re taking it to heart as we keep working to create a more supportive and people-first culture. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Not Bad

Practice manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worth working for in the long term.

Cons

They will only see you as a number, long term.

VCA Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective. We're glad to hear you see long-term value in working here — that means a lot. We’re sorry to hear that over time you felt more like a number than a valued team member. That’s not the experience we want anyone to have. We’re actively working to ensure our team feels seen, supported, and appreciated throughout their journey with us — not just in the early days. Your feedback helps us do better, and we truly appreciate you sharing it. If you feel comfortable providing additional feedback / details, please reach out to me at Reviews@vca.com.

4.0

Apr 14, 2025

Fun work with bad pay

Kennel technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There were flexible hours, you get trained to do new things, and you help animals

Cons

You will constantly be cleaning everyday.

VCA Response

1y

Hi! Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad you appreciated the flexible hours, opportunities to learn new skills, and — most importantly — the chance to help animals. That mission is at the heart of everything we do. We hear you on the cleaning — it’s definitely a big part of the job, and we know it can be tiring. That said, it’s also essential to keeping our animals safe, healthy, and comfortable, so we truly appreciate the hard work that goes into it every day. Thanks again for your feedback, and for being part of the team!

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