Veterinary Assistants for hire in San Diego, CA
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1,940
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Associate's degree
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $57,239 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,871 – $91,335 yearly
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Certified Veterinary Assistant
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
RHITDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementVeterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresent Surgery / Inventory / Technician Manager - Registered Veterinary Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary Technician ExperienceCPRLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)BLSSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Technician
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnimal Care Intern
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnimal CareVeterinary Assistant
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseDEA LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyLeadershipAnimal HandlingVeterinary ExperienceClinic Experience
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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: veterinary assistant experience, communication skills and veterinary technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and Veterinary Technician 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 technician, RVT and animal care intern.
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 San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 16 years of professional experience.
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