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?

40% 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 3.1 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 212 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 98 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 68 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 243 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 61 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)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 44 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 42 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?

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VCA reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(727 total reviews)

Patty Wu

26% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

727 reviews

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3.0

Dec 11, 2023

It's a terrible job covered in a pretty bow.

Veterinary hospital manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The first year was fantastic, the company and leadership above me really helped me to get introduced to the position.

Cons

No training for the position at all. After the first year, every expectation was placed on me, and success was expected or a very negative work environment was created.

VCA Response

2y

We are sorry to hear this, as we want our team members to always have the support they need. To allow us to learn more about your time here, please email us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

2.0

Dec 5, 2023

Loved working with animals, horrible management

Client service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with animals Pay wasn't terrible Flexible hours Learned a lot

Cons

Horrible management Only cares about money Horrible working conditions Always understaffed

VCA Response

2y

Although we're pleased to know you enjoyed working with patients, we're sorry that you didn't feel fully supported in your role. Please know that we can be reached at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to further discuss your experience, and we wish you all the best in your career moving forward.

3.0

Dec 3, 2023

Good for learning, but not to build a career.

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High caseload, so you get to learn a lot very quickly if you do not have prior experience Doctors and senior staff are knowledgeable and helpful Great quality of care and better equipment than most places Benefits are of high quality

Cons

Pay is not competitive for what they ask of their employees Management often does not have veterinary experience, so makes judgments arbitrarily without proper consultation with veterinary staff Corporate is stifling. A large amount of the Mars "training" is re-worded every quarter, and then you have to listen to the useless corporate blab over and over. From an employee's perspective, who is hardly making enough to cover rent, it seems so inauthentic and like the corporate offices have an overinflated ego that they are trying to pump up with every "training" they offer. Price for clients is astronomical compared to other clinics in the area. The reception staff and care staff take the brunt of this and experience a significant amount of backlash from clients as a result.

VCA Response

2y

We value your candor and want to thank you for everything you do. We are here to listen, and can be reached directly at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to further discuss your comments. Thank you.

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It's a terrible job covered in a pretty bow.

Loved working with animals, horrible management

Good for learning, but not to build a career.

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