Great employee discounts can't outweigh poor management - Client Service Representative VCA Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Great discounts for full time employees

Cons

No training; poor management; raises are very low; no advancement opportunities; mean girl mentality; threatening harassing inappropriate behaviors by senior management; no accountability; responsibility or structure; driving sales motivation with no incentive to employees; different standards for different staff depending on if you were “liked” Overall a horrible corporate run company with no care for its employees. One of the worst corporations I have worked for!

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VCA Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you valued the employee discounts, and we take the concerns you raised around management, training, and workplace dynamics seriously. At VCA, we are continuing to strengthen both Associate and leadership development. For our teams, that includes structured learning through programs like Woof University, hands‑on training opportunities, and access to continuing education to help build confidence and skills on the job. For leaders, we’re investing in training focused on communication, coaching, and accountability to help create more consistent, respectful team environments. We also continue to evaluate growth opportunities, recognition, and overall support so Associates feel valued and set up for success. Feedback like this helps us focus where it matters most, and we remain committed to improving the experience for our teams across our hospitals.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Small animal, exotics, free care to wildlife, opportunities to work with zoo animals. Internal promotions to change all management has made the work environment very positive. Boarding facilities. Opportunity for certifying for internal crematory.

Cons

Pay rate less than expected for experience level. Corporate in California has increased prices every year that is causing all of my friends and family to change vets. With our rural area and low average income, pets are getting euthanized instead of having testing and treatment. Staff should have more discounts for employee pets.

4.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This company offers many opportunities for doctors and techs to grow in their careers. They provide tons of support and they've been making HUGE changes to veterinary medicine on a whole. I have never known another company to offer so many benefits and perks for staff (especially techs), and they're even making lots of effort to invest in the veterinary receptionists-the front line associates of the hospital. They're also making great strides to acknowledge some of the feedback we've had for many years. They're savvy and smart, making business decisions that build on a company that will be around a long time (and has.)

Cons

There have been times where transparency and communication are lacking, and sometimes to the point where hospital-level employees feel left out or unheard. Some bigger topics like onboarding and navigating what support comes from where could be more clear. It feels like they've been fusing on new concepts/policies/features to the company, making it feel like a clunky machine rather than building something new and streamlined. Maybe it's in the works, but how do we know down here?

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VCA Response
2w
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve experienced strong support, growth opportunities, and benefits across our teams. We also recognize how important clear communication and connection are, especially as we continue to evolve. We’re creating more opportunities for open dialogue through listening sessions and bringing leaders closer to our hospital teams to better understand their day‑to‑day experiences and offer meaningful support. We’re also continuing to invest in leadership and communication training to strengthen consistency across our hospitals. Your insights help guide this work, and we appreciate all that you do for your teams and patients.
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