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Veterinarian assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected veterinarian assistant job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 20,000 new jobs for veterinarian assistants are projected over the next decade.
Veterinarian assistant salaries have increased 19% for veterinarian assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 61,359 veterinarian assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 10,867 active veterinarian assistant job openings in the US.
The average veterinarian assistant salary is $54,915.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,359 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 60,860 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 59,903 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 55,449 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 52,426 | 0.02% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,915 | $26.40 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $52,457 | $25.22 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $50,530 | $24.29 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $47,961 | $23.06 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $46,328 | $22.27 | +3.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 529 | 9% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 36 | 4% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 248 | 3% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 239 | 3% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 219 | 3% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 180 | 3% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 174 | 3% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 106 | 3% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 41 | 3% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 974 | 2% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 210 | 2% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 175 | 2% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 138 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 107 | 2% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 71 | 2% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 55 | 2% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 22 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ormond Beach | 1 | 2% | $42,581 |
| 2 | Rochester Hills | 1 | 1% | $71,441 |
Montana State University
Montana State University
WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine
Alan Goldhahn: Long term impact of the virus on veterinary graduates (like many issues with the virus) is hard to predict. The job market for the recent class of 2020 appeared to stay healthy. However, the industry is tied to the economy, so any long-term economic depression will, undoubtedly, be reflected in employment opportunities. A recent survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association revealed private practice income to be down 20 to 30% in April and May in 2020.
Alan Goldhahn: Regional employment opportunities favor metropolitan areas. Our society has embraced the companion animal, so small animal veterinary services in cities remain in demand. Rural mixed animal or extensive animal practice may have less income-generating potential, so those positions can be harder to fill.
Alan Goldhahn: Technology will continue to impact our industry, even without the pandemic. Improvements in diagnostic equipment, pharmaceuticals, treatments, and even computer/phone apps will improve our ability to practice a higher quality of medicine. Probably the most profound effect of the virus, though, is the increased use of telemedicine. We are re-evaluating the definition of the client/patient relationship so we can still provide high-quality care, but safely and efficiently. Virtual visits, taking the history of the animal by phone, contactless payment processes are some of the recent changes that have been adopted. Clients waiting in their vehicles during exams and treatments and drive-through dropoff and pickup of the animal are also common.