Worst job I ever had - Receptionist VCA Employee Review

1.0
5 Jul 2024
Recommend
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Pros

-Getting a discount for my pets while working there, it is a significant amount -Wearing scrubs that are provided -A select few staff members who were a pleasure to work with

Cons

-The manager is absent, unwilling to assist, unsupportive, favors certain staff members, is manipulative, and does not follow through. I was offered a promotion due to all of my hard work, she claimed she filed the paperwork but actually did not and had me doing more work in this “new” position without actually having the benefits. When confronted I was lied to and gaslit, which lead me to leave. -Customers were allowed to treat staff poorly with no consequences -Drama and disrespect among staff members -Many days were so busy I would not be able to have my lunch or a break, management would not work with us to ensure we had breaks -Training was terrible, told to do corporate online training on my off hours -Turnover rate was enormous -Staff meetings often a free for all. A paper is put up for all staff to write their complaints and then at the meeting they are given the floor to vent which often led to drama and management not really doing anything to fix the issue. Many times it was staff just wanting to make other staff look unfavorable -Most of the issues are due to having poor management

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VCA Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your concerns. VCA has made significant investments in programs focused on developing emotionally intelligent leaders and we continue to provide manager trainings. We regularly share a full analysis on feedback and provide recommendations to top leadership. Know that we have shared your feedback with the appropriate leadership to be sure they are aware and look into this. Thank you.

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5.0
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Pros

Good team, lots to do

Cons

Poor pay, hard on your body

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VCA Response
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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
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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
22h
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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