Veterinary Assistants for hire in Newark, NJ
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6,243
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Associate's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
VCA Animal Hospital
NVA
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $45,883 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,216 – $55,088 yearly
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Veterinary Technician
Kearny, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBlood SamplingPhlebotomyVeterinary Assistant
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
IATA CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementAir Transportation IndustryAviationCERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Rutherford, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationBC/BESkills
Communication SkillsBlood SamplingPhlebotomyVenipunctureAnesthesiologyAnimal RestraintVeterinary Technician
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Professional CoderSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceComputer OperationComputer LiteracyLaboratory ProceduresLaboratory ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
NutritionAnimal Nutrition ManagementAnimal Nutritional AssessmentMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsProductivity SoftwareVeterinary Assistant
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationSkills
BilingualForeign Language Proficiency
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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, 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: veterinary technician, boarding supervisor & veterinary technician assistant supervisor and wellness supervisor, veterinary assistant & customer care.
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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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