Working at Veterans Health Administration in Palo Alto, CA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Palo Alto, CA Area

"I've been with VA HealthCare Science as of 2019. The process to get into VA is lengthy but once you are in, you have one active, unrestricted state license that allows VA employees to practice in any VA facility nationwide. VA employees can seek employment at a VA facility with an open position and transfer with no loss of benefits."

What do you like about working at Veterans Health Administration?

"I liked that I had a purpose in my work. I also liked working with teams of highly educated, qualified people. I liked providing direct services to veterans."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Let them know that you can see a lot of patients in a day and that you like to work collaboratively."

What don't you like about working at Veterans Health Administration?

"Overall the hospital worked at a very slow pace with lots of beaurocracy. I hated the red tape. I didn't like always following the chain of command system of authority and felt it promoted unskilled people."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I wish my direct supervisor would have been more dependable and had had better relationships with her direct supervisors."