Veterinary Assistant Jobs in California
296 live veterinary assistant listings in California from 26 employers — VCA Animal Hospitals has the most openings with 84.
Veterinary Assistant – Alta Rancho Pet Hospital
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant – Balboa Veterinary Medical Center
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant - Cottage Pet Hospital
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Woodland Hills
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant – Mission Valley Pet Clinic
AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Shift Lead
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant - #5130 SJ Meridian
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant Hillcrest
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant - Emergency
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant - Oncology
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant, Ophthalmology
Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
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Statewide California figures for veterinary assistants.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in California
26 employers have 296 open veterinary assistant roles in California, led by VCA Animal Hospitals with 84 openings.
Veterinary Assistant Jobs by City in California
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 California hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in California right now?
As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 296 live veterinary assistant openings in California. They come from 26 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in California?
The California median for veterinary assistants is $46,260 a year, +21% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).
03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in California?
The California listings currently come from 26 employers, including VCA Animal Hospitals (84), Banfield Pet Hospital (81), and PetVet Care Centers (31). 23 other employers have openings too.
04Which California cities have the most veterinary assistants openings?
Across the California listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Los Angeles (14), Sacramento (8), San Diego (8), San Jose (8), and Tustin (5).