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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Richmond, VA

1 live veterinary assistant listing in Richmond, VA from 1 employer — River City Veterinary Hospital (Richmond) has the most openings with 1.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Virginia

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

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%
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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 Richmond

1 employer has 1 open veterinary assistant role in Richmond, led by River City Veterinary Hospital (Richmond) with 1 opening.

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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 1 live veterinary assistant opening in Richmond, VA. They come from 1 employer. 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 Richmond?

The Richmond listings currently come from 1 employer, including River City Veterinary Hospital (Richmond) (1).