VCA H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — VCA sponsors H-1B workers. Across 25 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $140,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
VCA filed 25 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 14 states between Dec 2024 and Feb 2026. The median offered base wage was $140,000.
- Median offered wage
- $140,000
- Certified filings
- 25
- Work locations
- 14 states
- Distinct roles
- 7
Most-filed roles at VCA
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | 18 | $140,000 |
| Small Animal Rotating Veterinary Intern | 2 | $80,000 |
| Reporting Services Engineer | 1 | $113,905 |
| Emergency Veterinarian | 1 | $200,000 |
| It Manager | 1 | $166,465 |
| Veterinary Intern | 1 | $80,000 |
| Veterinary Resident | 1 | $90,000 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $125,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 10 | $140,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $200,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $230,000 |
Where VCA hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $160,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $230,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $140,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $92,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $140,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $135,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $166,465 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $113,905 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | Temple City, California | $145,000 | II | Feb 2026 |
| VETERINARIAN | South Weymouth, Massachusetts | $240,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| VETERINARIAN | South Weymouth, Massachusetts | $230,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Veterinarian | Snohomish, Washington | $140,000 | II | Dec 2025 |
| IT Manager | Northlake, Texas | $166,465 | II | Nov 2025 |
| Veterinarian | San Rafael, California | $175,000 | II | Nov 2025 |
| Veterinarian | San Rafael, California | $175,000 | II | Nov 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Lakewood, Colorado | $140,000 | I | Sep 2025 |
| Emergency Veterinarian | Shelton, Connecticut | $200,000 | IV | Sep 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Sicklerville, New Jersey | $135,000 | II | Jul 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | San Diego, California | $275,000 | IV | Jul 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Aurora, Illinois | $92,000 | I | Jul 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Lakewood, Colorado | $140,000 | I | Jul 2025 |
| Veterinary Resident | Mesa, Arizona | $90,000 | — | Jun 2025 |
| Small Animal Rotating Veterinary Intern | Fairfax, Virginia | $80,000 | — | Jun 2025 |
| Small Animal Rotating Veterinary Intern | Fairfax, Virginia | $80,000 | — | Jun 2025 |
| Reporting Services Engineer | Bentonville, Arkansas | $113,905 | II | May 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Allen, Michigan | $140,000 | II | May 2025 |
| VETERINARIAN | Springfield, Pennsylvania | $200,000 | IV | May 2025 |
| Veterinarian | San Mateo, California | $200,000 | III | May 2025 |
| Veterinarian | Reseda, California | $120,000 | I | May 2025 |
| Veterinary Intern | South Weymouth, Massachusetts | $80,000 | — | Apr 2025 |
| Veterinarian | Upland, California | $130,000 | II | Feb 2025 |
| Veterinarian | Carpinteria, California | $135,000 | II | Feb 2025 |
| Veterinarian | Honolulu, Hawaii | $125,000 | I | Dec 2024 |
Legal entities included: VCA Inc.; VCA INC..
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Dec 2024–Feb 2026.
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