Only in it for the money.... - Manager VCA Employee Review

1.0
8 July 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The discount for your pets is decent but that is about it.

Cons

Everything. The management at this hospital is totally corrupt. They only care about the money and could care less about their employees. There are way to many family members working there who are related to the management team and they get away with anything and everything (including tardiness, absences and being verbally abusive to other team members). Dr. Steinberg (who founded the hospital) still works there and is in a management position. He is hated by the other vets in the area so getting any business to come in is extremely difficult. He likes to blame this issue on everyone else though and the hospital is declining rapidly. I doubt this hospital will even be able to make it another two years. They have been in the red for almost a year now. I would never go back here. There is no advancement opportunities, the pay is an absolute joke, the health and vacation benefits are horrible and they refuse to pay out any unused vacation when you leave.

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Cons

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4.0
12 June 2026
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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
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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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