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 212 reviews)); "The coworkers are great and there are pet discounts for medical care" ((in 93 reviews)); "At the hospital level there are great people and the veterinary field can be very rewarding." ((in 75 reviews)); "Staff is great and friendly." ((in 69 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 259 reviews)); "Some managers have difficult managig styles." ((in 62 reviews)); "there is no work/life balance" ((in 49 reviews)); "NO TRAINING: coworkers don't help you out and seem to get some sick satisfaction from watching you fail" ((in 47 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 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

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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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2K reviews

2.0

May 2, 2015

Receptionist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Deep discounts on personal pet care.

Cons

Low pay. No raises. High stress.

1.0

Apr 21, 2015

managment

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Animals unlimited company money that's about it, not much else good to say. Unfortunately.

Cons

Over priced l, terrible upper managment, no family tolerated, bad pay

1.0

Apr 19, 2015

Revenue Accountant

Revenue accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is no best reason to work for this company

Cons

Work is endless process and you work more than 10 hrs a day. They only want you to work and don't live your life

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