Veterinary Assistants for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 7%
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 27%
- Associate's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
VCA Animal Hospital
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $60,465 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,509 – $94,939 yearly
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Veterinary Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceBilingualICU Veterinary Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant/Technician/Surgical/Dental
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Dog TrainingDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipmacOSVeterinary Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceTime ManagementEmergency Veterinary Technician
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyLeadershipSurgery Veterinary Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
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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 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, surgery veterinary assistant and veterinary assistant/technician/surgical/dental.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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