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?

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

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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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4.0

Aug 23, 2023

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Flexible schedule Great transfer opportunities

Cons

Poor work life balance Low pay

VCA Response

Thank you for taking a moment to provide us with your feedback. We are grateful to have you on our team, and are pleased to know you find value in the benefits and transfer opportunities we provide. We appreciate everything you do!

5.0

Aug 22, 2023

Great place to work!

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good benefits - Good discount - Performance Bonuses

Cons

- Average pay - Focus on sales - Fast pace appointment scheduling

VCA Response

We are grateful for your hard work, as well as this feedback! You are a vital part of what we do. Thank you!

3.0

Aug 20, 2023

Mean to an end

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- very easy to get time off for vacations - good benefits - I like my team

Cons

- barely livable wage - management who does not care for your concerns or for your well-being - understaffed constantly - overworked, overbooked - uniform allowance is not generous at all

VCA Response

We appreciate this feedback and all of the hard work you do on your team. Thank you! But if you wish to discuss any concerns further, we ask that you reach out to us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com with more information on your experience as we like to help all of our associates.

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