National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Charlotte or North Carolina figure is available for this role.

National median

$38,150

50th percentile

25th percentile

$35,660

90th percentile

$49,150

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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).

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Charlotte

2 employers have 6 open veterinary assistant roles in Charlotte, led by PetVet Care Centers with 4 openings.

PetVet Care Centers4 open Veterinary Practice Partners2 open

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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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte, NC right now?

As of September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 6 live veterinary assistant openings in Charlotte, NC. They come from 2 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 Charlotte?

The Charlotte listings currently come from 2 employers, including PetVet Care Centers (4) and Veterinary Practice Partners (2).