Veterinary Assistants for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Veterinary Assistant Experience9%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
A Cat PracticeAnimal Place Veterinary HospitalTime at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $52,948 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,992 – $68,393 yearly
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Veterinary Technician
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Pet GroomingAnimal GroomingRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary CPRVeterinary Technician Certification+7 moreSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyLeadershipVeterinary Assistant
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Temple Hills, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnimal CareCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportVeterinary Assistant/Technician
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceSchedule ManagementAnimal RestraintMedical ImagingCritical & Intensive Care
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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 88 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/receptionist, veterinarian assistant and veterinary assistant/technician.
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 Washington, DC, 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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