How much do veterinary assistant make?

Answer 1

Because veterinary assisting is an entry-level position with no requirements for specialized education or training, veterinary assistants generally start out making close to minimum wage. Over time the hourly wage may increase, but it will often be limited because many states limit the tasks that a veterinary assistant may perform at all or without a licensed veterinarian within line of sight.

Answer 2

The yearly incomve of veterinary technicians is $30,000-$45,000. A licensed veterinary technician averages $17 an hour. Location, education, experience and the type of practice worked in all affect the overall pay of a veterinary technician.

Answer 3

In the United States, there are no requirements for education or training to work as a veterinary assistant. This is an entry-level position and training is usually done on the job. There are courses offered at high schools and many "institutes of higher learning" but the quality of the education/training may vary greatly. This is because many programs are taught by instructors who have no veterinary medical background. If a person wishes to take a course or courses in veterinary assisting, choosing a program that is taught by a veterinary professional, approved by a veterinary medical association or offered by a college that also offers an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology program would be a good idea.

Answer 4

Veterinary assistants are not typically salaried in the US but paid and hourly wage that is typically close to minimum wage because this is an entry level positon and requires no formal training or education or experience.

Answer 5

It depends on where you work. I live in Seattle, WA and the vet assitant jobs at the places i apply pay a little over minimum wage. My friend in the Chicago land area is also getting paid the same amount. Both of us have pre-vet/animal science degrees. I have heard of places that pay more according to expereince, but it is a tough market right now.

Answer 6

Veterinary assistants are generally paid minimum wage or close to it. This is an entry-level position in a veterinary facility with no requirements for education or training, so not a high-paying line of work.

Answer 7

MOST MAKE ABOUT $8.39 an hour.