Veterinary Hires

Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Fairfax, VA

4 live veterinary assistant listings in Fairfax, VA from 3 employers — VCA Animal Hospitals has the most openings with 2.

Open Positions4 live

Hiring a veterinary assistant in Fairfax? Reach qualified veterinary candidates in your area.

Post a Job →
Fairfax Jobs
4 open
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Virginia

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

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%
See full salary breakdown →

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Virginia — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Fairfax

3 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in Fairfax, led by VCA Animal Hospitals with 2 openings.

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 Fairfax area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

Learn more about the veterinary assistant career path →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Fairfax, VA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in Fairfax, VA. They come from 3 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 Fairfax?

The Fairfax listings currently come from 3 employers, including VCA Animal Hospitals (2), Banfield Pet Hospital (1), and CVCA Fairfax (1).