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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
VCA Company Culture
VCA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
VCA's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
DProfessional Development
DCompensation
D-Diversity
D-Environment
D-VCA CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Patty Wu
46 /100
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Diversity at VCA
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at VCA have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at VCA
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at VCA have rated Environment, Professional Development, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
VCA eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-58
VCA employees are -58% more likely to recommend VCA as a great place to work
| 15% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 73% | Detractors |
Working at VCA
Working at VCA is rated below average by 761 employees, across various culture dimensions. VCA employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting VCA’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at VCA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VCA
F
Overall Company Culture at VCA is rated F
Last updated today
Bottom
5%
VCA ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
VCA Employee Reviews
Out of 502 VCA employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VCA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From VCA Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?pets and coworkers, not the company
- What makes you most happy at work?Being able to help a client, pet or coworker
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The support staff and doctors are very supportive of each other
Constructive Feedback From VCA Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The employees that are all at the same level are great to work with it is the supervisors that are the issue, its hard to had good moral when you are talked negatively about and employees are excluded if they do not fit in.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Task and time management could be improved
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More compensation for all of the emotional and physical labor
VCA Company Information
VCA Company Overview
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.
VCA Mission, Vision & Values
VCA Mission Statement
Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
VCA Values
- Curiousity
- Expertise
- Being-Real
- Joy
- Trust
| Headquarter | 12401 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vcahospitals.com |
| Founding Date | 1986 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.vcacareers.com |
| Social Sites |
VCA Competitors
VCA competitors include Petco and National Veterinary Associates. VCA ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VCA compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
VCA employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at VCA report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
61% of VCA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
VCA employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
20% of VCA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
VCA employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of VCA employees call their work environment negative
Environment
VCA Employees
761 employees at VCA have reviewed VCA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 761 VCA employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at VCA are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at VCA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at VCA are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 761 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at VCA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at VCA believe the environment at VCA is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VCA is extremely fast. About 35% of the employees at VCA work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at VCA are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining VCA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining VCA is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. VCA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 25% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
VCA KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of VCA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 VCA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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VCA CEO & Leadership
VCA CEO - Patty Wu
46 /100
VCA’s CEO Patty Wu started in this role in 2024. Patty’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Patty in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Patty Wu’s employees rank VCA in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 15% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 10% for Compensation. Wu is generally unpopular with VCA employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by Male employees and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
VCA Leadership
The VCA Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Patty Wu, COO Thomas Harrison, and Senior Regional Vice President Diana Duncan
Patty Wu CEO / President
Patty Wu serves as the CEO / President of VCA.
Thomas Harrison COO
Thomas Harrison serves as the COO of VCA.
Diana Duncan Senior Regional Vice President
Diana Duncan serves as the Senior Regional Vice President of VCA. Diana started at VCA in May of 2017. Diana currently... read more
Sal Rallo Sr VP of Sales & Marketing
Sal Rallo serves as the Sr VP of Sales & Marketing of VCA.
Rochelle Low Vice President of Medical Operations
Rochelle Low serves as the Vice President of Medical Operations of VCA. Rochelle started at VCA in October of 2016.... read more
Mark Gadoury VP of of Global Datacenter Services and IT Operations
Mark Gadoury serves as the VP of of Global Datacenter Services and IT Operations of VCA. Mark started at VCA in August... read more
Bruce Bargmann Vice President - Finance and Admin
Bruce Bargmann serves as the Vice President - Finance and Admin of VCA. Bruce started at VCA in February of 1998. Bruce... read more
Pat Balestreiri VP FINANCE
Pat Balestreiri serves as the VP FINANCE of VCA. Pat started at VCA in July of 2003. Pat currently resides in Greater... read more
VCA Salaries
How much does VCA pay?
How much do people at VCA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VCA is $126,583, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,141, or $56 per hour.
At VCA, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $245,332 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,816 annually. Average VCA salaries by department include: Product at $199,215, Marketing at $99,399, Finance at $104,725, and Engineering at $128,590. Half of VCA salaries are above $117,141.
294 employees at VCA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 877 ratings) while 282 employees at VCA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 289 ratings).
Salaries contributed from VCA employees include job titles like Jr Developer and Auditor. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from VCA employees.
Last updated 9 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $199k | $199k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $247k | $247k | 100th Percentile |
$126,583*
Average Compensation
$117,141*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
VCA Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at VCA
Diverse employees at VCA score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing VCA in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VCA across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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VCA Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Legal Assistance
- Unique Office Space
VCA PTO
VCA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is VCA's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 20% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. VCA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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VCA Careers
VCA Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, VCA applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
26
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (26 out of 26)
- 0% Denied ( out of 26)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 26)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 26)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let VCA Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in VCA on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 20% | |
Admin | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
La Puente | 20% | |
Torrance | 20% | |
New York City | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding VCA
What is VCA address?
VCA location is at 12401 W Olympic Blvd
Who is the CEO of VCA?
VCA CEO is Patty Wu, their score by employees is 46
What is VCA eNPS?
The eNPS for VCA is -58
What is the salary for Content Strategist in VCA?
Content Strategist average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the Product in VCA?
The average salaries for Product in VCA is 199k
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