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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Arlington, VA

11 live veterinary assistant listings in Arlington, VA from 9 employers.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Virginia

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

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)

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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 11 live veterinary assistant openings in Arlington, VA. They come from 9 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 Arlington?

The Arlington listings currently come from 9 employers, including Rarebreed Veterinary Partners (2), Veterinary Practice Partners (2), and Antech Diagnostics (1). 6 other employers have openings too.