Millennials at VCA | Comparably
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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us. read more
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Millennials at VCA

Millennials at VCA grade their overall culture a C; also rating it 66/100, 18 points higher than VCA's overall culture as rated by all 762 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at VCA think their company is performing well in are: Executive Team (A), Leadership (A-), and Outlook, (B).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at VCA

Millennials working at VCA and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At VCA, not many employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average VCA employee receives 10-15 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at VCA think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes18%
No82%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days17%
15-20 days17%
10-15 days41%
0-10 days25%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly50%
Sometimes0%
Infrequently50%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at VCA

Within Los Angeles, 38% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At VCA, 20% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that VCA may not be a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at VCA.

AnswerPercent
Yes20%
No80%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at VCA

Employees at VCA have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 15% of companies within Los Angeles and in the Bottom 20% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think VCA spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. Learn about perks & benefits at VCA.

AnswerPercent
Yes49%
No51%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes37%
No63%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making67%
Fun Culture0%
Retirement Contribution33%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at VCA

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, VCA employees rate their work life balance a D. They do not think highly of VCA's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded VCA's perks and benefits a D. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that VCA is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about VCA's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes88%
No12%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes25%
No75%
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