Veterinary Assistants for hire in Albany, NY

Find veterinary assistants who ensure animal welfare, assist in medical procedures and provide client education while possessing strong communication, organization and compassion skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Albany, NY to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    734

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
    Veterinary Assistant Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    28%
    Associate's degree
    20%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%
  • Current company

    • Banfield Pet Hospital
    • Benfield pet hospital
    • Vetco
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    57%
    Less than a year
    29%
    More than 5 years
    14%

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Last updated: Nov 4, 2026

Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Albany, NY: $42,013 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,422 – $43,667 yearly
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  • Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Troy, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Surgery Assistant

    Selkirk, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CPRCPRAddressing Animal FearfulnessBLS

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician Experience
  • Kennel Technician

    Albany, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Veterinary Assistant

    Albany, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Animal Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWriting Skills
  • Veterinary Assistant

    Albany, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Experience
  • Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

    Troy, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCNAAddressing Animal Fearfulness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

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What's the average time to fill a veterinary assistant role?

The average time to fill a veterinary assistant role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do veterinary assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a veterinary assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and veterinary assistant experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: veterinary assistant/receptionist, CSR - customer service representative/ vet assitant and licensed veterinary technician.

What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?

Most veterinary assistants have 8 years of professional experience.

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