Management makes it a bad place to work - Veterinary Assistant VCA Employee Review

2.0
Jan 28, 2025
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Pros

Of the two hospital managers I had when working there, the second was absolutely lovely. The benefits are really good, for pets and employees.

Cons

Upper management is horrible. This areas regional and district managers are some of the worst managers. Management does not listen to any concerns or try to fix them, they only make it worse. If minimum pay coming into the company goes up, you will not get a raise if you are already there. It is very hard for someone to get fired so if someone terrible is hired, it takes a lot for them to be able to fire them. Pay is not great.

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VCA Response
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Thank you for making us aware of your concerns. We care a great deal for the teams that dedicate their lives to caring for pets, and VCA is deeply committed to providing our Associates with unmatched support. We regularly share a full analysis on feedback and provide recommendations to top leadership. Please know that we wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

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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.

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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

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