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The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant in U.S. is $37,310.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $37,310

$28,550$46,630

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $17.94

$13.73$22.42

What does a Veterinary Assistant earn?

On average, veterinary assistants earn around $37,310 per year in the U.S. Veterinary assistants are typically responsible for providing support to veterinarians, including cleaning and maintaining the animal clinic, feeding, exercising and grooming animals, taking vital signs and assisting with exams. Veterinary assistants may have specialisations in areas such as animal nutrition, animal behaviour, or preventive medicine.

How to earn more as a Veterinary Assistant

If you want to become a Veterinary Assistant, you will need qualifications in veterinary nursing, animal care, animal sciences or biology. You could also look into a degree apprenticeship as an alternative. If you want to make more money in this profession, you could focus on a certain area, such as eye and ear care or emergency medicine. Becoming a practice manager or working as a self-employed Veterinary Assistant are also viable avenues to explore.

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