In the beginning, it was a great experience but I soon realized I was just another number - Anonymous employee VCA Employee Review

3.0
Aug 8, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

VCA general practitioner hospitals are a great place to learn the basic principles to be a competent veterinary assistant/technician. The benefits are also good and they have generous employee pet care discounts.

Cons

There is very little opportunity for growth and the salary is poor. There is a high turn over rate in these hospitals because the staff soon realizes that they are not valued as an employee but just another worker that can be easily replaced, and possibly for less money. It's almost impossible to evoke change within VCA hospitals because the managers and chief of staff always have to answer to the next highest person on the ladder.

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5.0
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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
4d
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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