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 are good and PTO" ((in 208 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 80 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 67 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 24 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 254 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 50 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 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

4.0

Mar 26, 2025

Great company

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a lot and felt knowledgeable enough to provide consistent service to clients

Cons

Leadership is questionable and sometimes team members aren’t held to their shared responsibilities

VCA Response

1y

We value this feedback and are pleased to know you learned a lot during your time with us. Thank you very much for your contributions and insights!

5.0

Mar 25, 2025

Veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind people, fair pay, and great hospital to work at.

Cons

No cons at this time.

VCA Response

1y

We're delighted to hear this, and appreciate you sharing. Thank you for everything you do for your clients and patients!

3.0

Mar 24, 2025

Decent

Regional operations director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved who I worked with. I would work here again.

Cons

Not good at communication on the why's at time in difficult decisions. But will answer if you ask for clarity

VCA Response

1y

Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts. It's great to hear you enjoyed working with your team. Transparent communication is what we strive for, so please know that we value your feedback. When you have a moment, please get in touch with your Associate Relations Team to discuss these concerns or send an email to AssociateConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

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