Veterinary Assistant Jobs in California
56 live veterinary assistant listings in California from 4 employers — PetVet Care Centers has the most openings with 28.
Veterinary Assistant - Bruceville Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant – Carlsbad Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant – Brookfield Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - Aptos Creekside Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant - Apple Valley Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant - Rocklin Road Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant – Irvine Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Relief Veterinary Assistant/ Veterinary Nurse
Modern Animal
Veterinary Assistant – SunnyMead Veterinary Clinic
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - Surfside Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
General Practice Veterinary Assistant – Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant – Canyon Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - San Roque Pet Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Veterinary Assistant - Berkeley Dog & Cat Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no California figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in California
4 employers have 56 open veterinary assistant roles in California, led by PetVet Care Centers with 28 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 September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 56 live veterinary assistant openings in California. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — 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 4 employers, including PetVet Care Centers (28), Modern Animal (17), and Western Veterinary Partners (10). 1 other employer has 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 Glendale (2), Sacramento (2), Santa Barbara (2), West Hollywood (2), and Carlsbad (1).