Do not recommend - Veterinary Assistant VCA Employee Review

1.0
Dec 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, insurance is affordable, additional benefits because they are owned by Mars.

Cons

Quota for wellness plans and home delivery sign up, have to sign people up on home delivery wether they want it or not, poor training, no respect for experience or education.

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VCA Response
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Thank you for your review, and for the time you spent with us. We are glad you enjoyed our great benefits but we are sorry you didn't fully enjoy your time working with VCA. Your honesty is appreciated and we wish you all the best.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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