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 210 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 78 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 26 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 260 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 62 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)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 45 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 44 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jul 11, 2024

Assistant review

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good entry level experience for fresh out of school

Cons

Hours were horrible No consistency in scheduling Overworked and underpaid

4.0

Jul 11, 2024

Compassionate workplace

Veterinary assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Safe environment for everyone ( especially women) - Will train you, and take their time with you - Stable workflow , it does get busy but manageable - Work environment is pretty good

Cons

- Working with mostly all women - Will get some attitude -Should improve on guidelines of coworkers attitude

VCA Response

1y

We are so happy to hear about your positive experience on our team, as each of our Associates is important to us. It's why we invest in supporting the wellbeing and development of our Associates across the organization, in every role. Thank you for all of your hard work while you were a member of our team. We wish you all the best in your career!

3.0

Jul 10, 2024

Overworked and Underpay

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great uniforms, nice hospital and nice air condition.

Cons

Overworked, not teamwork, No appreciation and very unorganized.

VCA Response

1y

We appreciate this feedback, as working together to provide exceptional care is important to us. Please know that we value your contributions, and wish you all the best in your career.

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