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 are good and PTO" ((in 205 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 99 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 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 249 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 58 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 48 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 47 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 46 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

4.0

Nov 29, 2020

Worth It

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reliability. Stability, room from growth professionally & personally. Can make lifelong friends.

Cons

Salty is limited, some locations will cap your growth.

VCA Response

5y

We are thankful for the feedback you have shared, and to have you as a member of our team! Please know that your commitment to your clients means a great deal to us.

2.0

Nov 27, 2020

Most toxic work environment

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Doctors Team Benefits Close to home The clients

Cons

Denied vacation and no time off Manager was mentally abusive High turnover rate due to manager

VCA Response

5y

We are concerned by what you have described here, as we strive to maintain an environment that feels like home for our team members. Please contact us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com, so that we may further discuss your feedback. Thank you.

5.0

Nov 20, 2020

Brief

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything such as helping pets within our canine, feline, and exotic community. Great family environment feeling welcomed.

Cons

Like a family there is friction. High stressful job in emergency cases and workflow.

VCA Response

5y

We appreciate the comments you have shared and are thankful to have you on our team. It is important to us that each member of our team feels supported at all times, so please feel free to reach out to EmployeeConcerns@vca.com if there is anything we may further address. Thank you.

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