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Avg Salary Range
$35,660–$45,710
Top Hiring City
Los Angeles
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What Does a Veterinary Assistant Do?
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team by restraining and monitoring patients, preparing exam and treatment rooms, running basic lab samples, and handling animal care throughout the day.
Most assistant roles do not require a state credential, which makes the position the most common entry point into clinical veterinary work.
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Veterinary Assistant Salary
National Median
$38,150
Salary Range
$35,660–$45,710
Top-Paying State
California
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Related Roles
Veterinary TechnicianCredentialed technicians with a state-defined scope covering anesthesia, dentistry, and advanced nursing tasks.Browse jobs →Kennel AttendantAnimal caretakers focused on housing, feeding, walking, and sanitation rather than clinical support.Browse jobs →Veterinary ReceptionistThe client-facing side of the practice — scheduling, check-in, and payment — and a frequent lateral move for assistants.Browse jobs →
Veterinary Assistant Career Resources
What Does a Veterinary Assistant Do?Duties, the physical reality of the job, and what an assistant may not do.Read guide →Vet Tech vs Vet AssistantCredentialing is the difference — what it changes legally, in tasks, and in pay.Read guide →What Does a Veterinary Technician Do?The credentialed role one step up, and what changes when you get there.Read guide →Veterinary Technician SalaryThe pay comparison that drives most assistant-to-technician decisions.Read guide →