Veterinary Assistants for hire in Columbus, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Veterinary Assistant Experience7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED32%
    Bachelor's degree32%
    Associate's degree30%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years20%
  • Current company

    The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center
    Banfield Pet Hospital
    VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years44%
    1-2 years33%
    More than 5 years22%

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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, OH: $40,407 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,266 – $49,079 yearly

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  • Veterinary Assistant

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRAnimal CareFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsVeterinary Technician Experience
  • Veterinary Assistant

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnimal RestraintPet Care
  • Veterinary Assistant

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
  • Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician CertificationPharmacy Technician LicensePTCB CertificationPharmacy Intern License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant Experience
  • Vet Assistant

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipPOSPOS Systems
  • Veterinary Technician

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary Technician ExperienceLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

    Skills

    Communication SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDriving

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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 90 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 organizational skills.

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: vet assistant, veterinary assistant/csr and veterinary assistant/receptionist.

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 Columbus, OH, 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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