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Veterinary assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Veterinary Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.85
Average $18.85
Low $13.63
High $26.08

The average salary for a veterinary assistant is $18.85 per hour in the United States. 21k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Veterinary Assistant job openings in United States

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Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital2.9out of 5 stars.
Millbury, MA
$17.60 - $22.49 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Veterinary Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Horizons Healthcare Agency
 
$208,000per year
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#twiceasnice Recruiting
 
$187,500per year
Ana G. Mendez
 
$162,675per year
Texas Comptroller of Public Ac...
 
$150,750per year
City of Henderson
 
$133,259per year
City of Henderson, NV
 
$128,300per year

Highest paying cities for Veterinary Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $23.27 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $19.09 per hour
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $18.65 per hour
  4. Miami, FL
    $18.59 per hour
  5. Cleveland, OH
    $18.04 per hour

Where can a Veterinary Assistant earn more?

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