Veterinary Assistants for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 10%
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
PetSmart
Vetco Vaccination Clinic
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 88%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $53,761 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,261 – $89,588 yearly
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Relief Veterinary Technician
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyLeadershipCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceLeadershipPest ControlVeterinary Technician
Parkville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationUltrasound CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseEFDA Certification+13 moreSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologySchedule ManagementMicrosoft OutlookJunior Veterinary Research Technologist
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationMedical Billing & CodingDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceEnglishWindowsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareVETERINARY ASSISTANT
Catonsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEquine ExperienceFinancial Record MaintenanceBookkeepingDog HandlingVeterinary Assistant
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsWriting SkillsLaboratory ProceduresLaboratory ExperiencePatient InteractionDecision Making
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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, veterinary assistant experience and veterinary technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, Veterinary Technician Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: relief veterinary technician and 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 7 years of professional experience.
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