How much does a Veterinary Assistant make in the United States? The average Veterinary Assistant salary in the United States is $33,375 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $26,891 and $40,257. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Veterinary Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Assistant Salary $20,989 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Veterinary Assistant Salary $26,891 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Veterinary Assistant Salary $33,375 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Veterinary Assistant Salary $40,257 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Veterinary Assistant Salary $46,523 US February 26, 2024
25% $26,891 10% $20,989 90% $46,523 75% $40,257 $33,375 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Veterinary Assistant need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Commitment: An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.

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anesthesia: Administering and controlling sedations and narcotics to help patients relieve pain during various surgeries and treatments.

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Appointment Scheduling: Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.

Commitment 2.04%
anesthesia 1.36%
Appointment Scheduling 0.82%
Others 95.78%

Job Description for Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant prepares treatment room for examination of animals; restrains animals during examination, treatment, or inoculation. Administers injections, performs venipunctures, applies wound dressings, cleans teeth, and takes vital signs of animal. Being a Veterinary Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be required to be certified/licensed. Additionally, Veterinary Assistant is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision of a veterinarian. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Veterinary Assistant salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Veterinary Assistant, the highest Veterinary Assistant salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Veterinary Assistant salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Veterinary Assistant salary is in Miami, FL, where the Veterinary Assistant salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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40321
33375
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