Stay Away! - Finance VCA Employee Review

1.0
15 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing Co-workers! They are all super helpful and there to help you understand the process of the whole Accounting and Finance Organization. They were the only reason I would've stayed with the company.

Cons

Chaotic Management! - Passive Aggressive communication - I can only sum it up as the personification of Regina George from Mean Girls with one of the Finance Executives. -Unrealistic work load - If you want to burn out quick, this place is for you! If you want non-added value busy work, here's your home! - Accountability - The same Executive will blame you for the numbers changing, even though the Executive changed it and didn't communicate it to the staff. Here's the kicker....he didn't save the file anywhere for the staff to access. - Lied about Remote Status - Changed it to a Hybrid Model first day on the job. - Resistant to Change - Tried to optimize a process and was immediately denied because the same Finance Executive wanted 23 tabs with Data, Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas all in one file, so that he can access the file quick...FYI....the guy hardcodes everything. - Unrealistic Work Conditions - The books closes late in the evening around 10 PM, Forecast must be done before 9 am meeting....this is every 28 days. - Segregation of Duties does not exist - Same Finance Executives will want you doing accounting work....even though he knows there's an accountant doing the same exact work but he just wants it in his format... - Yes Men - My direct manager just said to yes every request. Their motto is sleep is for the weak.

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4.0
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CEO approval
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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
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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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