VCA reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,350 total reviews)
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Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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).

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2K reviews
1.0
Mar 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic coworkers, clean and organized workplace, friendly clients, optimal hours

Cons

Toxic management, low wages, understaffed, impossible workload, unethical practices

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VCA Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re glad to hear you experienced strong teamwork, an organized workplace, and positive client interactions, and we also take concerns around leadership and workload seriously. At VCA, we are committed to supporting Associates through clear expectations, thoughtful communication, and ongoing investment in leadership development, staffing support, and wellbeing resources. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family, we continue to invest in programs that support Associates personally and professionally, including leadership training and access to mental health and wellbeing resources designed for veterinary teams. We remain focused on listening, reinforcing our standards, and continuing to evolve the Associate experience so teams feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
1.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

none, there is no support system

Cons

complements are given, then told what we did wrong , and they only care about future booking. CSR at VCA have more tasks, than any other animal hospital. We are the first responders and are treating and paid horribly

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VCA Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We recognize the essential role Client Service Representatives play in our hospitals and the wide range of responsibilities they manage as the first point of connection for clients, patients, and care teams—often in fast‑paced and emotionally demanding environments. At VCA, leaders are expected to provide balanced, constructive feedback and meaningful support, and we understand how an emphasis on volume without adequate context or coaching can impact morale. We continue to evaluate roles, expectations, and compensation across our hospitals and to invest in wage increases over time, with a focus on recognizing the impact Associates have on patient care and the client experience. Feedback like this underscores the importance of leaders staying closely connected to the day‑to‑day realities of hospital roles. We remain committed to listening, strengthening leadership accountability, and continuing to evolve the Associate experience so our teams feel supported, respected, and empowered.
1.0
Dec 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to work with animals.

Cons

It’s been mentioned before, but the pay is far below the level of commitment required. Work/life balance was nonexistent. I was asked/made to work almost every holiday and was often asked to come in on days off. The sheer volume of work is not reflected in your paycheck. Doctors and Techs are extremely disrespectful towards front desk even though front desk is already taking the majority of the abuse from clients. However, they value the doctors and techs more and will not help you resolve these issues. They also don’t appreciate or reward loyalty. I worked for them for over a decade and made $20 an hour at the most. I never felt appreciated or safe working for VCA.

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VCA Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how challenging it can feel to be underappreciated. We encourage our leaders to recognize their teams regularly through performance conversations and our recognition platform, Tailwags. VCA continues to invest in competitive compensation and a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, financial support programs, and mental‑health resources such as up to 12 free therapy sessions per year to support work–life balance and overall well‑being. We remain committed to improving the Associate experience and welcome you to contact us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com if you’d like to share more about your experience.
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