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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Washington DC, DC

4 live veterinary assistant listings in Washington DC, DC from 3 employers — Small Door Veterinary has the most openings with 2.

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in District of Columbia

Statewide District of Columbia figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Washington DC.

District of Columbia median
$49,080
BLS OEWS May 2025, Washington, DC — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
District of Columbia range
$46,960–$60,700
vs. national
+29%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Washington, DC — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Washington DC

3 employers have 4 open veterinary assistant roles in Washington DC, led by Small Door Veterinary 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 the Washington DC 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 Washington DC, DC right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 4 live veterinary assistant openings in Washington DC, DC. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in District of Columbia?

The District of Columbia median for veterinary assistants is $49,080 a year, +29% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Washington, DC — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Washington DC?

The Washington DC listings currently come from 3 employers, including Small Door Veterinary (2), District Veterinary Hospital (Brookland) (1), and Livewell Animal Hospital at The Parks (1).