Veterinarian Assistant Job Description
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
Veterinarian Assistant Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Veterinarian Assistant is $22667 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $36436. The lowest salary reported was $16986. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Veterinarian Assistant is $11.27 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $18.12. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.45. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Veterinarian Assistant are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Veterinarian Assistant. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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Ohio – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Veterinarian Assistant. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Veterinarian Assistant from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $22667 while in 2007 it was just $21020.98
