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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in San Francisco, CA

4 live veterinary assistant listings in San Francisco, CA from 2 employers — Ethos Veterinary Health has the most openings with 3.

Open Positions4 live

Veterinary Assistant

Modern Animal

San Francisco, CAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchSign-On Bonus

Veterinary Assistant, Cardiology

Ethos Veterinary Health

San Francisco, CA~$58k–$75k/yr

Sign-On BonusDental & Vision

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health

San Francisco, CA~$69k–$77k/yr

BonusSign-On Bonus

Overnight Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health

San Francisco, CAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

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San Francisco Jobs

4 open

Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in California

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

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 San Francisco

2 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in San Francisco, led by Ethos Veterinary Health with 3 openings.

Ethos Veterinary Health3 open Modern Animal1 open

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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in San Francisco, CA. They come from 2 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 San Francisco?

The San Francisco listings currently come from 2 employers, including Ethos Veterinary Health (3) and Modern Animal (1).