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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island

4 live veterinary assistant listings in Rhode Island from 3 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 2.

Open Positions4 live

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Rhode Island Jobs
4 open
Rhode Island Salary
$37,440–$49,930
Hiring Cities
3 cities
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island figures for veterinary assistants.

Rhode Island median
$49,770
BLS OEWS May 2025, Rhode Island — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Rhode Island range
$37,440–$49,930
vs. national
+30%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Rhode Island — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Rhode Island

3 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in Rhode Island, led by Banfield Pet Hospital 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in Rhode Island. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island median for veterinary assistants is $49,770 a year, +30% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Rhode Island — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Rhode Island?

The Rhode Island listings currently come from 3 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (2), Petco / Vetco Total Care (1), and VCA Animal Hospitals (1).