Competent Corporation with some drawbracks - Kennel Manager VCA Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2009
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Pros

High level of growth opportunity with many hospitals and kennels across the United States. Many facets of the corporation to work for; from the hospital management to doctors to techs to kennel techs to lawyers and upper level management and accounting.

Cons

Low pay rate and few salary advancements. The medical benefits are nearly none. It would have cost me over $200 a month on a $1400 salary for basic benefits. The upper management is only focused on financial gain, and it leaves something to be desired in the way of individual hospital decision making.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Small animal, exotics, free care to wildlife, opportunities to work with zoo animals. Internal promotions to change all management has made the work environment very positive. Boarding facilities. Opportunity for certifying for internal crematory.

Cons

Pay rate less than expected for experience level. Corporate in California has increased prices every year that is causing all of my friends and family to change vets. With our rural area and low average income, pets are getting euthanized instead of having testing and treatment. Staff should have more discounts for employee pets.

3.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great quality of medicine. Great doctors. Team members that genuinely care about each other. Management is very fair about approving time off requests.

Cons

Pay could definitely be better. Inconsistent scheduling. If you don't speak up, you'll get the short end of the stick when scheduled and they will burn you out. Not enough organized training, especially for new employees, even though they have meetings all the time.

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