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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Alexandria, VA

4 live veterinary assistant listings in Alexandria, VA from 3 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 2.

Open Positions4 live

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Alexandria, VAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Alexandria, VAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Alexandria, VAPart-Time · Salary Varies

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Alexandria, VAPart-Time · Salary Varies

401k MatchCE Allowance

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Alexandria Jobs

4 open

Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Virginia

Statewide Virginia figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Alexandria.

Virginia median

$37,450

BLS OEWS May 2025, Virginia — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Virginia range

$35,660–$45,270

vs. national

−2%

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Virginia — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Alexandria

3 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in Alexandria, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 2 openings.

Banfield Pet Hospital2 open VCA Animal Hospitals1 open Veterinary Practice Partners1 open

About This Role

A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.

Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Alexandria area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Alexandria, VA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in Alexandria, VA. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Virginia?

The Virginia median for veterinary assistants is $37,450 a year, −2% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Virginia — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Alexandria?

The Alexandria listings currently come from 3 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (2), VCA Animal Hospitals (1), and Veterinary Practice Partners (1).