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?

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 (274) , Veterinary Technician (179) , 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 211 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 92 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 70 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 23 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 255 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 60 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 48 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((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 48 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 , Portland , Austin , Dallas , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Boston , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

VCA reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,350 total reviews)

Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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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

Apr 6, 2024

Not worth the trouble

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pet treatment discount, gaining knowledge as you work

Cons

Minimal training, micromanagement, short staffed, hostile work environment, excessive meetings, generalization of problems instead of directly addressing them, too many responsibilities, no seriousness to racism and microaggressions from clients, dismissive supervisors, low wage, inconsistent training (you will hear one thing and other employees hear another thing), management is quick to target employees they don't like.

VCA Response

2y

Please know that we take your feedback seriously, as the success and well-being of each team member is important to us. We are here to listen and would like to learn more about what you've described, so please email us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you.

1.0

Feb 24, 2024

If you file an Eeoc complaint get ready to be fired

Associate veterinarian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I used to like/love it here. When vca took over in 2019 they fired two vets (one who owned the practice and built it from the ground up). Vca took over and fired two more of us. The smart ones left during the mass exodus in 2019.

Cons

I filed an Eeoc complaint and I was harassed for the next 6-8 months until they found an excuse to fire me. They were looking for an excuse to fire me. They knew they were going to fire me last week but kept me on another two weeks only to fire me at the end of the day on Friday. They did not give me an option to resign. I would urge no one to work here and do not file an Eeoc complaint or you will be fired.

1.0

Feb 2, 2024

Horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros to share for this company whatsoever

Cons

Anything you could possibly think of to be a horrible place to work

VCA Response

2y

We are concerned about your comments and experience, and we are eager to connect with you and address your concerns. When you have a moment, please email us at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com. Thank you very much for your hard work and communication.

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