Emergency veterinary assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency veterinary assistant gender statistics
62.1% of emergency veterinary assistants are women and 37.9% of emergency veterinary assistants are men.
- Female, 62.1%
- Male, 37.9%
Emergency veterinary assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.1% |
| Male | 37.9% |
Emergency veterinary assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,991
Female income
$38,493
Emergency veterinary assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency veterinary assistant positions over time. Currently, 62.1% of emergency veterinary assistants are female.
Emergency veterinary assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.36% | 72.64% |
| 2011 | 32.86% | 67.14% |
| 2012 | 33.21% | 66.79% |
| 2013 | 34.77% | 65.23% |
| 2014 | 34.90% | 65.10% |
| 2015 | 39.24% | 60.76% |
| 2016 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2017 | 38.42% | 61.58% |
| 2018 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2019 | 41.78% | 58.22% |
| 2020 | 37.94% | 62.06% |
| 2021 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
Emergency veterinary assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency veterinary assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Emergency Veterinary Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Emergency veterinary assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency veterinary assistants is White, which makes up 54.5% of all emergency veterinary assistants. Comparatively, 20.5% of emergency veterinary assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of emergency veterinary assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 54.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Emergency veterinary assistant race
| Emergency veterinary assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Emergency veterinary assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency veterinary assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency veterinary assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.85% | 11.69% | 6.61% | 17.80% |
| 2011 | 60.76% | 11.95% | 6.53% | 17.69% |
| 2012 | 59.44% | 12.65% | 6.35% | 18.08% |
| 2013 | 60.31% | 12.24% | 6.65% | 17.96% |
| 2014 | 60.57% | 11.74% | 6.25% | 18.66% |
| 2015 | 59.62% | 12.35% | 6.21% | 19.02% |
| 2016 | 58.38% | 10.88% | 6.98% | 20.04% |
| 2017 | 58.44% | 10.57% | 7.61% | 20.04% |
| 2018 | 57.41% | 11.09% | 7.00% | 20.92% |
| 2019 | 59.51% | 10.40% | 7.78% | 18.62% |
| 2020 | 57.73% | 10.55% | 8.32% | 18.46% |
| 2021 | 54.49% | 10.84% | 8.79% | 20.49% |
Emergency veterinary assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian emergency veterinary assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White emergency veterinary assistants have the lowest average salary at $39,422.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,169 |
| White | $39,422 |
| Black or African American | $39,942 |
| Asian | $40,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,676 |
Average emergency veterinary assistant age
See how the average age of emergency veterinary assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency veterinary assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35 | 37 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 33.5 |
| Asian | 30 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32.5 |
| White | 33 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 34.5 |
Emergency veterinary assistant age breakdown
The average age of emergency veterinary assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 37% of the emergency veterinary assistant population.
Emergency veterinary assistant age breakdown
| Emergency Veterinary Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 37% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Emergency veterinary assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency veterinary assistants is bachelor's degree, with 44% of emergency veterinary assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Emergency veterinary assistants by degree level
| Emergency veterinary assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Emergency veterinary assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency veterinary assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,254 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, emergency veterinary assistants earn a median annual income of $40,515 compared to $40,325 for emergency veterinary assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,254 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,685 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,515 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,325 |
Emergency veterinary assistant employment statistics
Most emergency veterinary assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where emergency veterinary assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency veterinary assistants work.
Emergency veterinary assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Emergency veterinary assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the emergency veterinary assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most emergency veterinary assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Emergency veterinary assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 6% |
Emergency veterinary assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency veterinary assistants are health care, non profits and professional.
Emergency veterinary assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 51% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Emergency veterinary assistant turnover and employment statistics
Emergency veterinary assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency veterinary assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency veterinary assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency veterinary assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 8.18% |
| 2013 | 6.70% |
| 2014 | 5.35% |
| 2015 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 3.86% |
Average emergency veterinary assistant tenure
The average emergency veterinary assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 891 emergency veterinary assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency veterinary assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Emergency veterinary assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency veterinary assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Emergency Veterinary Assistant | 5.81% | - |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Similar emergency veterinary assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Clinical Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 63,582 |
| Registered Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 56,363 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Clinical Massage Therapist | 13.02% | 79,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency veterinary assistants
The most common foreign language among emergency veterinary assistants is Spanish at 62.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 62.7%
- French, 7.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Arabic, 3.9%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- Other, 15.8%
Emergency veterinary assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.7% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| Arabic | 3.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| Other | 15.8% |
