keep on looking, underpaid, underappreciated, very difficult to have a life outside this place! - Tech VCA Employee Review

1.0
25 Jun 2014
Recommend
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Pros

good pet discount although prices are high to begin with locations everywhere good if moving you can transfer to another location until you get to know the area and hopefully find something better and trust me it shouldn't be hard to find

Cons

very under paid never a consistent schedule, changes day to day week to week get sent home if there's no appts bc they cant loose money have to stay late other times-like an hour or two late get called right before coming in saying don't come in today its to dead get called before shifts saying call back at 12 to see when to come in the 3 to see when to come in basically your entire day turns to on call status cut hours frequently and when they send people home then appts book up and we are very very understaffed SO MUCH FAVORTISM - only if your go out and drink and are friends with management do you get any appreciation/ first say in the scheduling say they have no money for raises or anything but give vets giftc ards for high performance each month/ always redoing the hospital in some way randomly extend hours/ days open with hardly any notice to employees cut hours to 28-36 for full time and never let you have overtime even when understaffed NO ROOM FOR GROWTH

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

4.0
12 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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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VCA Response
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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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