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      Working conditions - Kennel Attendant VCA Employee Review

      1.0
      22 Nov 2021
      Kennel attendant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Caring for animals and clients can be fulfilling career.

      Cons

      Highly dangerous situations, requires a good knowledge of animal ethology. Extremely low pay considering the amount clients pay. Can be traumatic given many animals may be put down, many being close clients. 6-7 years with the company I slaved for sometimes 70hrs a week and i ended with a 30 cent raise over minimum. Stay far away.

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      VCA Response
      4y
      We know this field can be taxing and difficult, so it's very important to us at that our team members feel supported in their positions. We're concerned to read your comments and are sorry that feel this way. We are available at EmployeeConcerns@vca.com to discuss anything if you would like to speak with us. We're here for you.

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      5.0
      1 Dec 2025
      Veterinary assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good team, lots to do

      Cons

      Poor pay, hard on your body

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      VCA Response
      4mo
      Thank you for your contributions to the team and care you gave to pets and clients.
      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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