Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Lafayette, LA
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Veterinary Assistant Salary in Louisiana
Statewide Louisiana figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Lafayette.
Louisiana median
$30,480
BLS OEWS May 2025, Louisiana — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Louisiana range
$28,880–$35,830
vs. national
−20%
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Louisiana — 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 Lafayette area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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