How much does the secretary of a vet earn?

Answer 1

I am assuming you are referring to the receptionist of a veterinarian.

There are many positions in a veterinary practice including that of a staff veterinarian, veterinary technicians (who complete a two year program in an accredited school to receive the degree, and by taking a qualifying examination to become a certified veterinary technician), veterinary assistants (who assist the veterinarians but do not have formal schooling, rather learning through on the job experience), kennel assistants (who clean kennels and perform basic maintenance tasks around the hospital), veterinary nurses, and veterinary receptionists (who answer the phones, make the appointments for the practice, help clients check in with their pets, and collect the payments for services rendered, among other duties).

The salary is dependent upon the position and experience of the employee as well as the country or region of the country the practice is located. The salary examples I am providing are for a large midwestern city in the United States. Obviously veterinarians will have the highest salaries, followed by the certified veterinary technicians (may begin at $15+ per hour), veterinary technicians (may begin at $10+ per hour), veterinary assistants (may begin at $9+ per hour), and kennel assistants (an entry level position, usually beginning at minimum wage). These are variable and obviously someone with more experience will receive a higher wage. In addition, full time employees will quite often receive a nice benefits package which will depend upon the policy of the practice where they are employed.

Veterinary receptionists (which I believe the questioner is referring to as secretaries) may begin at minimum wage if they are a young student, working part time, to making a significant salary with a benefits package as an experienced receptionist who is able to handle the responsibilities required of the position. A starting full time receptionist may begin at $9+ per hour, but with greater skill levels can increase to $12-15+ per hour over time.