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

What are the top reviewed jobs at VCA?

Veterinary Assistant (276) , 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 (48) , 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 216 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 94 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 74 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work environment." ((in 25 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 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 47 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless." ((in 45 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 43 reviews))

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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

(2,357 total reviews)

Patty Wu

26% approve of CEO

31% 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 2,357 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jan 15, 2025

It’s all about the money

Hospital manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits for employees and up to 4 pets

Cons

They’ve turned our previous private practice into a business that had always focused on building relationships with our clients and their pets, to pure quantity over quality. Raised prices so dramatically that we are heads and tails FAR more expensive than any other veterinarian office in the whole county. They constantly are moving the goalpost for where they want the labor percentage to be (lower and lower). They want maximum appointments with few staff. Not good patient care when this happens. Pay only decent if you are a Veterinarian, but this is a veterinary problem in general.

VCA Response

1y

Thank you for expressing your concerns, and for the valuable work you do. Everyone is responsible for delivering the quality pet care we are known for, and our top priority is the well-being of our patients. We are eager to discuss your concerns, and ask that you get in touch with your Associate Relations Team or email AssociateConcerns@vca.com.

1.0

Jan 14, 2025

Poor experience

Er rvt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discount for employee pets

Cons

Hospital has very poor management

VCA Response

1y

VCA is committed to developing leaders and driving accountability for behaviors that don't support our values. We are continuing to invest in trainings and materials for our management. Thank you for the time you spent on our team, and for sharing your feedback.

3.0

Jan 14, 2025

Exactly what you expect from a corporation

Kennel tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will get discounts for your pets

Cons

Not enough pay and some management is fine and others is bad

VCA Response

1y

We value these insights, as we strive to provide unmatched support for our Associates. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we wish you the best in your career.

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