Not my favorite hospital - Anonymous employee VCA Employee Review

2.0
20 June 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Doctors are cool and some of the staff.

Cons

Lots of stuff. No consistency on training or protocols. No room for new ideas to help functionality of the facility. The flow of the ER/ICU can be greatly improved, scheduling can be improved as well. Everyone is to stuck on well we’ve always done this way mindset. Very clicky. Favoritism is blatantly seen

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VCA Response
11mo
Thanks for sharing your experience and for being part of the team. We’re really glad to hear you’ve had good connections with the doctors and some of your coworkers. We also hear your concerns loud and clear. Things like inconsistent training, limited space for new ideas, and team dynamics can have a big impact on how it feels to come to work every day. That’s not something we take lightly. We’re always looking for ways to improve how our hospitals run and how our teams work together. If you’re open to chatting more, we’d really appreciate the chance to hear your ideas and experiences in more detail. Thanks again for speaking up.

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Cons

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4.0
12 June 2026
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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
8h
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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