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?

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 3.0 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) , Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (68) , Veterinarian (68) , Receptionist (62) , 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 234 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 97 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 69 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and casual environment." ((in 22 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 261 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 56 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 48 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 46 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 , Portland , Austin , Dallas , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Boston , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

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VCA reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,348 total reviews)

Patty Wu

23% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,348 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

5.0

Dec 9, 2014

Honest, friendly, humble

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning new things everyday, friendly co-workers, gratifying job

Cons

No room for growth, low wages

4.0

Dec 4, 2014

Great specialty hospital with amazing staff.

Lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

24 hr emergency care is available along with specialty medicine. The staff is wonderful and knowledgeable and very welcoming. There is always room for growth.

Cons

It's run by a corporation. Compensation is either limited or frozen, but all hospitals have different parameters to follow. Different benefits are available depending on where you are working.

1.0

Oct 9, 2014

Puts more money towards acquisitions, not current assets

Veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for relocation abound - they can't seem to stop expanding

Cons

Expansion takes priority over quality of their hospitals. Needed supplies are constantly cut. They layer on rules and sales pitches for technicians and receptionists so we end up feeling like salesmen not healthcare workers. Hours are constantly cut, payroll is constantly an issue, yet what expected of us continues to rise. My life revolves around the hospital yet I can't live on my wages. This is to be expected with a corporately owned hospitals - because they will always be about their shareholders, not the quality of the 'product'. Also, the benefits are a JOKE.

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