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?

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, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VCA?

Veterinary Assistant (275) , Veterinary Technician (180) , 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 223 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 100 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 79 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 66 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and casual environment." ((in 25 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 253 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 62 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((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 47 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((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 , 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

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

25% 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 2,354 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

Aug 2, 2018

Dissatisfied

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent discount for pets Benefits are ok

Cons

The turnover is BAD. If an employee wants to quit and asked for pay raise or promotion, hospital manager responds with “let them go, we don’t need someone who doesn’t want to work here”. No specialty left, poor management, disrespectful doctors who put the techs down and make them feel like idiots even if they have years of experience.

VCA Response

7y

Thanks for the review. We take your views and your advice seriously, and we will ensure your feedback reaches the appropriate leadership.

3.0

Aug 1, 2018

Hospital Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits gor your pet

Cons

Horrible benefits for workers when it comes to vacation time.

VCA Response

7y

Thanks for the review. We take your views and your advice seriously, and we will ensure your feedback reaches the appropriate leadership.

4.0

Jul 27, 2018

Veterinary Technician

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, family oriented, generous pet discount,

Cons

No regular schedule or only get one on a weekly basis, lots of turnover

VCA Response

7y

Thanks for the review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your teammates and work environment while at VCA. We appreciate your review and we wish you luck in your future endeavors. Have a great day!

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