Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Del Mar, CA
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Veterinary Assistant Salary in California
Statewide California figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Del Mar.
California median
$46,260
BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
California range
$39,760–$49,290
vs. national
+21%
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, California — 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 Del Mar area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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