Veterinary Assistants for hire in Sacramento, CA
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2,052
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 9%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 50%
- Associate's degree
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
Ethos Veterinary Health
VCA Animal Hospitals
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 14%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $50,273 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,439 – $69,359 yearly
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Pet Sitting
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Pet Medication AdministrationVeterinary Technician CertificationInjection AdministrationSubcutaneous (SubQ) Medication AdministrationMedication AdministrationMedication Assistance+4 moreSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Receptionist/Assistant
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceVeterinary Technician Assistant
Carmichael, California
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnimal RestraintFront DeskVolunteer
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnimal HandlingAnimal CareData CollectionCustomer ServiceLead Veterinary Assistant
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Registered Vascular TechnologistBLSSkills
Communication SkillsRehabilitation MedicineRehabilitation and Recovery (Patient Care)Vascular AccessEKGPeripheral Intravenous CannulationInternal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician
Carmichael, California
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCritical & Intensive CareMedical Emergency ResponseCritical Care ExperienceEmergency CareTriage
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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 92 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 time management.
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: lead veterinary assistant, veterinary receptionist/assistant and ER night lead veterinary assistant.
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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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