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?

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 (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 were good and given after 30days" ((in 213 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 95 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 67 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 248 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 64 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 45 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 45 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 42 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

41% would recommend to a friend

(2,354 total reviews)

Patty Wu

25% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

May 13, 2025

Nice coworkers, toxic management

Lvt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities and techs and docs are willing to teach. Good benefits. Pay is better than most.

Cons

Toxic management. They say they want to help you grow, but if you make mistakes or you disagree with them, they will make you miserable. Disorganized.

VCA Response

1y

Hi there, thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re really glad to hear you had strong learning opportunities and felt supported by the techs and doctors. That kind of teamwork and mentorship is something we’re proud of. 💙 That said, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience with management. That’s not the kind of environment we want for anyone, and we’d really like to understand more. If you’re open to it, please reach out to us at Shareyourexperience@vca.com, we ARE here to listen. Thanks again for your honesty and for being part of the VCA team, even if just for a short time. Wishing you all the best ahead! 🐾

1.0

May 10, 2025

Awful to work for

Vet tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helping sick or injured pets

Cons

Hours pay management integratey i responsibility

VCA Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your feedback. It’s clear you care about helping pets, which is so important. We also hear your concerns about pay, hours, management, and responsibilities. If you’re open to it, sharing more details at shareyourexperience@vca.com could really help the team understand and improve. We appreciate your honesty and hope things get better for you.

3.0

May 9, 2025

Ok place to work

Certified veterinary technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits (401k, PTO, Health insurance)

Cons

No raises Cut hours when schedule was light

VCA Response

1y

Thanks for your feedback. It’s great to hear you found the benefits package helpful. We understand your concerns about raises and reduced hours those are valid and can be frustrating. While we do offer annual merit increases, we also try to balance the needs of our team with the realities of the business. We truly appreciate your dedication and encourage you to share more at shareyourexperience@vca.com if you’re comfortable. Your voice matters more than you know. 🗣️

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