Behind Closed Doors - Front Desk Receptionist VCA Employee Review

3.0
Apr 21, 2016
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Pros

- PTO - Pet Discount was INCREDIBLE!!! Only thing that made it tolerable -Create a strong bond with families and pets

Cons

-Under staffed ALL THE TIME -Upper management seemed heartless and too uninterested in actual client interactions, but the actual Hospital Managers were great -Lots of animosity going on. Some doctors looked down on techs and receptionists and most techs looked down at receptionists. -Techs and doctors often made receptionists do their dirty work for them when it came to 'dealing' with the clients -Training was not long enough for what goes on there when it came to new people. Thankfully, I was one of the lucky ones given proper training -More hospital funds were spent on fancy luncheons than for people who could not afford healthcare -No real shot at moving up the ranks

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5.0
Dec 1, 2025
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Pros

Good team, lots to do

Cons

Poor pay, hard on your body

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VCA Response
4mo
Thank you for your contributions to the team and care you gave to pets and clients.
4.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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
1w
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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