Exposure for entry-level roles, but unwelcoming culture and favoritism - Veterinary Assistant VCA Employee Review

1.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Opportunity to gain exposure and basic experience, especially for entry-level roles. -Hiring process is relatively easy, which can be helpful for getting your foot in the door.

Cons

-Training and onboarding felt inconsistent; requests for guidance or additional training were often not supported. -Workplace culture felt unwelcoming at times, with noticeable cliques and a “high school” social dynamic. -Management appeared to show favoritism, which impacted morale and fairness in opportunities. -Staffing levels were frequently low, which added stress and limited support for new employees. -Collaboration and team support were lacking, making it difficult for new hires to succeed.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Perfect team for learning and mentorsip

Cons

New manager made 13 of us leave for the best

4.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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