Veterinary assistant salary in United States

The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant is $18.96 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 22.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Veterinary Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $13.66 and a high of $26.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Veterinary Assistant include New York, NY at $23.40 per hour, Austin, TX at $19.06 per hour, and Phoenix, AZ at $18.77 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Veterinary Assistant include Horizons Healthcare Agency ($208,000 per year) and #twiceasnice Recruiting ($187,500 per year).