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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX

13 live veterinary assistant listings in Houston, TX from 6 employers.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Texas

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

Texas median
$34,850
BLS OEWS May 2025, Texas — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Texas range
$29,340–$43,270
vs. national
−9%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Texas — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Houston

6 employers have 13 open veterinary assistant roles in Houston.

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 Houston 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 Houston, TX right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 13 live veterinary assistant openings in Houston, TX. They come from 6 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Texas?

The Texas median for veterinary assistants is $34,850 a year, −9% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Texas — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Houston?

The Houston listings currently come from 6 employers, including Ethos Veterinary Health (4), VCA Animal Hospitals (4), and Petfolk (2). 3 other employers have openings too.