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How much money does a vet assistant make every hour?

Writer John Parsons

Vet Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
VCA Vet Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$16/hr
VCA Vet Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$14/hr
Columbia University Vet Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$18/hr
Deerfoot South Spay, Neuter and Wellness Clinic Vet Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$16/hr

How much does an assistant vet get paid?

Veterinary Assistant Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Our Vet Veterinary Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$20/hr
All Creatures Animal Hospital. Veterinary Assistant salaries – 1 salaries reported$20/hr
ACT Public Service Health Directorate Veterinary Officer salaries – 40 salaries reported$98,554/yr

Does a vet assistant get paid well?

The average salary for a veterinary assistant in California is around $29,024 per year.

How much do vet assistants make an hour UK?

Veterinary Assistant Salary in the UK The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant is £17,500 gross per year (£7.50 net per hour), which is £12,100 (-41%) lower than the UK’s national average salary. A Veterinary Assistant can expect an average starting salary of £12,600. The highest salaries can exceed £32,000.

How many hours a week does a vet assistant work?

40 hours per week
What are the working hours for veterinary assistants? Most veterinary assistants work full-time and work at least 40 hours per week. They can work nights, weekends, or holidays.

What qualifications do I need to be a veterinary assistant?

Many veterinary care assistants go on to train as a veterinary nurse. The VCA qualification, alongside a full level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (i.e. GCSE Grade C or above/Functional Skills Level 2) will give you the academic entry requirements to progress onto a veterinary nursing course.

Where do vet assistants make the most money?

Highest paying cities in United States for Veterinary Assistants

  • Seattle, WA. 88 salaries reported. $17.48. per hour.
  • Portland, OR. 33 salaries reported. $16.82. per hour.
  • New York, NY. 37 salaries reported. $16.74. per hour.
  • Chicago, IL. 48 salaries reported. $15.71. per hour.
  • Denver, CO. 55 salaries reported. $15.53. per hour.