Learn, grow, succeed
Take advantage of best-in-class learning opportunities for every stage of your career. Never stop growing.

A world of learning communities

Continuing education is at your fingertips with a variety of virtual and in-person RACE approved learning opportunities.
Interactive eLearning Courses
Skill Demonstration Videos
Interactive Case Studies
Live Webinars
Learning Communities
Educational Talk Series

Learn from day one and beyond

Did you know?

VCA programs include courses that are RACE approved and CVPM accredited.

Onboarding

Launch yourself into success. From the day you join the VCA family, your experience begins.
CATapult
 A two-day VCA orientation and communication skills workshop for all hospital Associates.
emBARK Hospital Leadership Orientation
 A three-day on-site program at VCA Support Office in Los Angeles to connect with other leaders and learn the culture of VCA.
Hospital Immersion Program
 Office leaders gain exposure to different types of hospitals and the real-time challenges of hospital Associates.

Medical

Train for medical excellence. Our programs for DVMs, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants help ensure you stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.
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A one-on-one customized mentorship program. Gain skills and confidence through hands-on experience, exclusive online resources, live events and a peer community.
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An educational series led by top veterinary cardiologists to deliver advanced medical care for canine patients through a comprehensive hospital-wide training approach.
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An on-site workshop and online training series that teaches doctors to effectively communicate with clients while providing hometown care, covering topics like treatment plans and financials.
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We support our doctors' research and development of new products and practices with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
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An educational and career growth hub that provides an exceptional array of learning opportunities to enable more effective, efficient and equitable patient-centered care.
Veterinary Technician and Assistant Career Progression
A comprehensive program grounded in competency-based career levels, clear job descriptions and robust development that supports credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in road-mapping their careers.
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Leadership

Lead your team and the industry. We’re in this together. Our leadership programs support you in becoming a more effective leader and manager.
Manager Achievement Program
 An online training series to support all levels of management in the hospital.
VCA Leadership Development Program
 VCA Leadership Development Program: A science-based two-year journey for senior leaders to learn emotionally intelligent behaviors intended to remove fear from the workplace. By nomination.
Hospital Manager Development Program
 An eight-week development experience for new hospital managers that includes online and on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring sessions.
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"We’re constantly building and evolving to support our Associates in reaching their career development goals"

Diana Nguyen

VP Knowledge & Learning