Veterinary Assistants for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Associate's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
vca animal hospital
Veterinary Practice Partners
Southern Veterinary Partners
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,353 profiles for Veterinary Assistants in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $40,616 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,869 – $51,764 yearly
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Veterinary/Kennel Assistant
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationMassage TherapyMassage TherapyFirst Aid CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Assistant
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceAmerican Sign LanguageVeterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer Relationship BuildingVeterinary Assistant
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnimal CareDog HandlingVeterinary Assistant/ CSR
Glen Allen, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsVeterinary TerminologyChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenCanvaVeterinary Technician
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMedical ImagingShift Management
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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 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: veterinary assistant/ CSR, animal care specialist and vet 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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
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