How do employees rate VCA?

Employees rate VCA 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 2,352 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Do people recommend working at VCA?

Overall, 39% of employees would recommend working at VCA to a friend. This is based on 2,352 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at VCA?

62% of job seekers rate their interview experience at VCA as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at VCA.

How do employees rate the business outlook for VCA?

26% of employees think that VCA has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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VCA Snapshot

2.9

based on 2,341 ratings

39% would recommend to a friend

Patty Wu

23% approve of CEO

26 OfficesLocations

Mission Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

Description A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people, and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine to more than four million pets each year. Our national network of hospitals invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enables our Associates to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™.

For more information about your career opportunities at VCA Animal Hospitals, visit vcacareers.com.

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Learning and Development

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine by leading the way to advance veterinary medicine and improve the health and well-being of our people, pets and the planet.

The power of the VCA network

As a network of over 1,000 hometown hospitals, we bring together our shared expertise, pairing cutting-edge technology, procedures and best practices with deeply compassionate care.

Primary Care

Our primary care teams are the ﬁrst point of contact for all of our client's pet needs, from check-ups to tummy-aches. We understand that no question is too small, which is why we are here to answer them, year after year. Our leading care teams get to know both our clients and their pets, which helps us deliver world-class veterinary medicine with hometown care.

Specialty Care

Our specialists don’t just use best practices, they develop them. Our advanced care teams include oncologists, surgeons, and specialized veterinary professionals who are leaders in their ﬁeld. No matter the situation, our client's can rest assured that their pet is getting the best care possible. When it matters most, they come to VCA.

Emergency Care

Our critical and emergency care teams are trained and equipped to handle all kinds of emergencies, including traumatic injury, respiratory emergency, shock, poisoning, serious illness and more. By incorporating advanced techniques from both veterinary and human medicine, our compassionate teams provide the highest standard of emergency and critical care.

Urgent Care

Our innovative urgent care model offers services including extended hours and expert teams to help pets with immediate care needs that are not life-threatening. Digital tools and seasoned DVMs streamline triage, booking, and care so we can offer world-class care to even more pets.

Company updates

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Veterinary medicine has changed dramatically over the past few decades, from independent practices to highly collaborative, technology-supported care environments, and the people in the profession have evolved with it. Kat Carman, Marine Josso, DVM, and Patricia Dettlinger, DVM share their perspectives on: 🔹 How technology and medicine are transforming care 🔹 Why collaboration across veterinary teams matters more than ever 🔹 What gives them hope for the future of the profession Read more: https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/blogarticle/then-now-next-celebrating-veterinary-medicine...Show more

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Then, Now, Next: Celebrating Veterinary Medicine

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Our VCA President, Patty Wu, loves visiting our hospitals and meeting with Associates to understand how we can best support them so they can provide the best client and patient experiences. Our people make the difference! Follow Patty on LinkedIn to see where she goes next or send her a message to visit your hospital....Show more

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Zack Wright, DVM DAVCIM, chose oncology to be part of something bigger—helping pets and their families navigate tough moments with expertise and heart. 🐾💙 In this blog, Zack shares what drew him to this specialty and how it fuels his purpose every day. 🔗 Read his story: https://lnkd.in/guZPEVrg...Show more

Zack Wright, DVM DAVCIM, chose oncology to be part of something bigger—helping pets and their families navigate tough moments with expertise and heart. 🐾💙 In this blog, Zack shares what drew him to this specialty and how it fuels his purpose every day. 🔗 Read his story: https://lnkd.in/guZPEVrg

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Congrats Dolores Stantorf, LVT on your golden anniversary this year! We are so grateful for your valuable expertise that you share with your VCA team, clients and patients. Check out Today's Veterinary Nurse to learn more about her 5 decades of work (including volunteering at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race!)...Show more

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A Beautiful Ride: Dolores Stantorf, LVT, Reflects on the Past 5 Decades From Sunny California to Snowy Alaska

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Today’s early-career veterinarians are entering the workforce with $150,000 to $200,000 in student loan debt — facing one of the highest debt-to-income ratios of any profession. That’s why we’ve joined top U.S. healthcare systems in partnering with Clasp to offer student loan contributions that reward retention and make veterinary careers more accessible to the next generation of veterinary professionals. Since launching VCA Bright Futures this year, we’ve had applications from 91% of U.S. veterinary schools and are continuing to grow!...Show more

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Top U.S. Health Systems Commit More Than $100M to Tackle Healthcare Staffing and Student Debt Crises

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VCA awards & accolades

Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces, 2025
America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Health, Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces, 2025
Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+, Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces, 2025

Pledges & certifications

Career advancement program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Social responsibility pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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Jobs at VCA

Animal Care Attendant

Animal Care Attendant

Animal Care Attendant

Employee reviews at VCA

VCA has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,341 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The VCA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.4 stars).

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.4

Senior management

Employee reviews

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