Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island
3 live veterinary assistant listings in Rhode Island from 2 employers — American Veterinary Group has the most openings with 2.
Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Group
Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Group
Veterinary Assistant – Ferguson Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Rhode Island figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Rhode Island
2 employers have 3 open veterinary assistant roles in Rhode Island, led by American Veterinary Group 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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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Rhode Island right now?
As of September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 3 live veterinary assistant openings in Rhode Island. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — 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 2 employers, including American Veterinary Group (2) and PetVet Care Centers (1).