Hourly Rate by Degree/Major Subject for Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker Jobs

Updated: 5 Feb 2012

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Degree/Major Subject	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$7	$14	$21
Bachelor's Degree	$8.11 - $13.75
Associate's Degree	$7.79 - $14.34
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$8.22 - $15.30
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Animal Science	$7.66 - $12.00
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Veterinary Technology	$8.28 - $9.08
Certificate (Cert)	$8.35 - $12.00
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biological Sciences	$8.57 - $11.19
GED or High School Diploma	$10.38 - $19.41
High School Diploma	$11.00 - $19.41
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology	$10.25 - $13.85
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Psychology	n/a	Not enough data
Doctorate (PhD)	n/a	Not enough data
Certificate (Cert), Veterinary Technology	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Zoology	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Psychology	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), English	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Environmental Science	n/a	Not enough data
Associate's Degree, Veterinary Technology	n/a	Not enough data
No Degree	n/a	Not enough data
Certificate (Cert), Animal Science	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)	n/a	Not enough data
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)	n/a	Not enough data
Associate of Science (AS), Animal Biology	n/a	Not enough data
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 200

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Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 13	Animal Caretaker V - West Lafayette - Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital	Purdue University	West Lafayette, IN
	conditions of animals. Oversees animals' health... year of large and small animal caretaker experience. Comfortable working around large animal species... Indeed

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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.