How much does a Veterinary Assistant make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Veterinary Assistant is $42,783 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,422 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,361 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $36K-$51K/yr?
For Assistant Veterinary Technician
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Veterinary Technician?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Veterinary Technician | $45,042 /yr |
| Senior Veterinary Technician | $59,461 /yr |
| Veterinary Technician IV | $56,155 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Veterinary Assistant
Some related job titles are Vet Assistant Salaries with median pay of $42,827, Animal Care Technician Salaries with median pay of $42,455, Associate Veterinarian Salaries with median pay of $157,164, Certified Veterinary Technician Salaries with median pay of $53,559.
Top Paying Companies
For a Veterinary Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Veterinary Assistant in United States. Employers include San Francisco SPCA, VetnCare and VetIQ Petcare.
Top Paying Companies
For Veterinary Assistant in United States
| 1 | San Francisco SPCA | $45,192 | |
| 2 | VetnCare | $42,987 | |
| 3 | VetIQ Petcare | $41,938 | |
| 4 | AZPetVet | $41,822 | |
| 5 | Encore Vet Group | $41,466 | |
| 6 | Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center | $41,156 | |
| 7 | Seattle Veterinary Associates | $40,948 | |
| 8 | ASPCA | $40,843 | |
| 9 | Governor Animal Clinic | $40,603 | |
| 10 | North Shore Animal League America | $40,545 |
For Assistant Veterinary Technician
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Veterinary Technician?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Veterinary Technician | $45,042 /yr |
| Senior Veterinary Technician | $59,461 /yr |
| Veterinary Technician IV | $56,155 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Veterinary Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Veterinary Assistant in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $40,048, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $39,417, Education with a median total pay of $39,119, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $38,779, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $38,634.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
Veterinary Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant is $42,783 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6886 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Veterinary Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Veterinary Assistant in United States is $50,620 per year.
The lowest salary for a Veterinary Assistant in United States is $36,304 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Veterinary Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Veterinary Assistant.
Pay for veterinary assistants is similar to that of dental assistants or nursing assistants. Pay is expected to grow over the next decade, driven by an increase in consumers’ pet-related spending. Veterinary assistants looking to increase their pay more quickly can pass an exam offered by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) to earn the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation. Candidates who chose to work for scientific research services or universities generally earn higher pay than those who work in veterinary clinics.
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