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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Tampa, FL

6 live veterinary assistant listings in Tampa, FL from 3 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions6 live

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Tampa, FLAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Tampa, FLPart-Time · Salary Varies

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant

Sunshine Animal Hospital

Tampa, FL~$33k–$37k/yr

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Shift lead

Banfield Pet Hospital

Tampa, FLAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Tampa, FLAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Innovetive Petcare

Tampa, FL~$31k–$42k/yr

401k MatchDental & Vision

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Tampa Jobs

6 open

Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Florida

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

Florida median

$37,830

BLS OEWS May 2025, Florida — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Florida range

$36,160–$44,930

vs. national

−1%

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Florida — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Tampa

3 employers have 6 open veterinary assistant roles in Tampa, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 4 openings.

Banfield Pet Hospital4 open Innovetive Petcare1 open Sunshine Animal Hospital1 open

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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 Tampa 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 Tampa, FL right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 6 live veterinary assistant openings in Tampa, FL. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Florida?

The Florida median for veterinary assistants is $37,830 a year, −1% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Florida — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Tampa?

The Tampa listings currently come from 3 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (4), Innovetive Petcare (1), and Sunshine Animal Hospital (1).