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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Sacramento, CA

8 live veterinary assistant listings in Sacramento, CA from 3 employers — VCA Animal Hospitals has the most openings with 6.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in California

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

California median
$46,260
BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
California range
$39,760–$49,290
vs. national
+21%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Sacramento

3 employers have 8 open veterinary assistant roles in Sacramento, led by VCA Animal Hospitals with 6 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 the Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 8 live veterinary assistant openings in Sacramento, CA. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in California?

The California median for veterinary assistants is $46,260 a year, +21% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, California — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Sacramento?

The Sacramento listings currently come from 3 employers, including VCA Animal Hospitals (6), PetVet Care Centers (1), and Western Veterinary Partners (1).