Not bad - Veterinary Technician VCA Employee Review

4.0
16 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Schedule flexibility, great co workers and management, gratifying job if you are into animal care, good pay

Cons

Mandatory to work all holidays, with no exceptions, very small raises, understaffed resulting in a lot of 10 hr shifts that extend to 12-15 hour shifts. You can only leave when the Dr. says you can go despite what your schedule is.

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5.0
9 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, working with my schedule, room to advance, good pay.

Cons

commonly understaffed like more professions

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VCA Response
4mo
It’s wonderful to hear that your time at VCA left such a meaningful impression, and we’re glad you felt connected to the work you did and the team around you. VCA remains committed to creating environments where Associates can thrive through strong hospital support, development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits that help teams deliver world-class medicine every day. Thank you for the contributions you made during your time with us.
4.0
12 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
1w
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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