Would not recommend working for VCA. - Veterinarian VCA Employee Review

1.0
Jun 18, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefit package is in line with other vet clinics. Decreased cost on meds, services etc. Normally pretty good at letting you get time off.

Cons

No respect for the individual, typical corporate uncaring attitude. So focused on growth and acquiring new clinics. Not enough time transitioning the personnel. Managers and Medical directors are not held to the same standards as associates. Very much focused on the bottom line, making us question whether that truly is quality medicine. Have seen several people fired without just cause, i.e. NO job security. Just poor management all around. Would not recommend working at VCA unless you really had no other options.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
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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
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Recommend
CEO approval
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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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