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?

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, 2.7 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VCA?

Veterinary Assistant (275) , Veterinary Technician (180) , 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 are good and PTO" ((in 218 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 79 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 24 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 253 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 61 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)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 44 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 , Dallas , Portland , Austin , Miami , San Antonio , Las Vegas , Aurora , Albuquerque , Santa Monica , San Francisco , Boston , Pittsburgh , Orlando , Tulsa , Omaha , Fairfax , Fishers , Ontario , Reno , Brookline

VCA reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

20% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,354 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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Veteran status

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Dec 26, 2025

Management is terrible, team is great

Registered veterinary technician (rvt)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At this point, I am only staying for the team and some DVMs. The employees are truly some of the best and most caring people I’ve ever worked with.

Cons

Management has refused to take action around complaints or suggestions from staff, and we are reaching burnout. The pay is abysmal, but from what I understand that is not directly in the control of the management at the hospital. Regardless, that doesn’t mean that what I am paid as a five-year employee of Deer Creek is reasonable. It does not feel like management is ever on the side of the staff.

VCA Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you had a supportive team, and we also take your concerns about management seriously. VCA continues to invest in leadership development, communication training, and resources that help ensure managers are creating consistent, supportive, and values‑aligned environments across all hospitals. Our goal is to strengthen the Associate experience at every level, and we welcome you to reach out to EmployeeConcerns@vca.com if you’re open to discussing your experience further.

4.0

Dec 25, 2025

Corporate

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and funding from a bigger company

Cons

It's a corporate company and they monopolize all veterinarians

VCA Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your impression. Even brief feedback helps us understand how we can better support Associates across our hospitals. VCA is committed to providing clear communication, reliable resources, and strong operational support so hospital teams can focus on delivering world‑class medicine.

3.0

Dec 23, 2025

Good pay, benefits better than most.

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, fairly good benefits.

Cons

Management is slowly improving. Prices continue to rise pushing away clients.

VCA Response

4mo

It’s great to hear that you found value in the compensation and benefits offered at VCA. We work hard to provide a Total Rewards program that supports Associates both professionally and personally, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and well‑being resources such as mental‑health support and guided self‑care tools. Thank you for sharing your experience and for contributing to the care we provide to pets and their families.

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