Hourly Rate for Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Jobs

Updated: 5 Feb 2012
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Hourly Rate$8.07 - $14.30  
   
Overtime$12.01 - $23.65  
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)		$16,972 - $33,351  
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Companies and Industries for Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Jobs

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate
Banfield, The Pet Hospital$8.06 - $12.79
VCA Animal Hospital$8.06 - $17.75
Veterinary Office$8.83 - $9.93
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The Animal Medical CenterNot enough data
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate
Veterinary Care$8.00 - $13.95
Animal Shelter$7.87 - $15.34
Hospital$8.58 - $15.79
Medical Services$8.39 - $15.69
Medical Research$8.71 - $16.18

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Key Statistics for Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Jobs

Gender
Female
86%
female alumni
  
Male
14%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$8.88 - $11.96 $8.96 - $12.85
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
11%
1-4 years
53%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
11%
20 years or more
3%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 42% dental benefits Dental: 22%
vision benefits Vision: 14% employee benefits None: 57%

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Career Path for Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker

Salary Range

$16,972 - $33,351
payscale
Veterinary Assistant
$15,838 - $30,627
Receptionist
$17,099 - $34,309
Animal Caretaker
$15,014 - $37,918
 
Common Past Jobs
Common Future Jobs

Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker

Salary Range

$16,972 - $33,351
payscale
Veterinary Technologist / Technician
$19,386 - $40,241
Veterinarian
$41,641 - $107,271
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
$23,113 - $49,586
 

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Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Job Description

People with the job title Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

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.

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