Does VA Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, VA Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at VA Health. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VA Health?

61% of VA Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated VA Health 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VA Health?

Registered Nurse (51) , Advanced Medical Support Assistant (21) , Registered Nurse, BSN (21) , Medical Support Assistant (13) , Physician (13) , Social Worker (12) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (11) , Licensed Clinical Social Worker (9) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , Staff RN (7) , MSA (6) , Pharmacist (6) , Supervisor (6) , Clinical Research Coordinator (5) , Intern (5)

What are the pros of working at VA Health according to real employee reviews?

"It's federal government so there are great benefits and it's more stable than many private organizations." ((in 136 reviews)); "workers and pay is good" ((in 34 reviews)); "stable job security" ((in 26 reviews)); "Busy and rewardind, great people to work with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at VA Health according to real employee reviews?

"Management poor; arrogant and care very little but for their own power" ((in 41 reviews)); "low salaries for starting positions" ((in 15 reviews)); "Leadership is concerned with checking boxes" ((in 14 reviews)); "Supervisor was embedded in system." ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is just a disaster." ((in 6 reviews))

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VA Health Reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(739 total reviews)

Eric K. Shinseki

51% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture and values

2.9

Senior management

VA Health has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 739 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The VA Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

739 reviews

3.0

8 Apr 2026

Great benefits but extremely stressful work environment

Registred nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits (PTO, health insurance)

Cons

Extremely stressful work environment. Chronic issues, even simple ones (such as there being no snacks on the floor for patients) never got resolved. Patients were constantly coming even if the staff couldn't handle anymore. The facilities are old and the patients don't have private rooms. We were forced to administer chemo and given a minimum chemo course that really wasn't safe... only oncology nurses should administer chem.

4.0

12 Mar 2026

VA Health

Radiology manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Security. Helping veterans. Pay. Benefits.

Cons

Administrative burden. Stagnation. Retention. Recruitment.

3.0

24 Feb 2026

Good place to work, though depends on the administration

Program analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for growth, Pay, supportive teams, serving Veterans

Cons

Unclear direction from administration, high pressure

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Jobs at VA Health

Licensed Practical Nurse- Domiciliary Care/Vocational Recovery