Veterinary receptionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Veterinary receptionist demographics by:
Veterinary receptionist gender statistics
94.2% of veterinary receptionists are women and 5.8% of veterinary receptionists are men.
- Female, 94.2%
- Male, 5.8%
Veterinary receptionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 94.2% |
| Male | 5.8% |
Veterinary receptionist gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,808
Female income
$31,092
Veterinary receptionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in veterinary receptionist positions over time. Currently, 94.2% of veterinary receptionists are female.
Veterinary receptionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.04% | 94.96% |
| 2011 | 5.39% | 94.61% |
| 2012 | 4.74% | 95.26% |
| 2013 | 5.36% | 94.64% |
| 2014 | 5.18% | 94.82% |
| 2015 | 5.57% | 94.43% |
| 2016 | 5.23% | 94.77% |
| 2017 | 5.56% | 94.44% |
| 2018 | 6.18% | 93.82% |
| 2019 | 5.17% | 94.83% |
| 2020 | 5.14% | 94.86% |
| 2021 | 5.83% | 94.17% |
Veterinary receptionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared veterinary receptionists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Veterinary Receptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Veterinary receptionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among veterinary receptionists is White, which makes up 58.3% of all veterinary receptionists. Comparatively, 18.7% of veterinary receptionists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of veterinary receptionists are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.7%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Veterinary receptionist race
| Veterinary receptionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Veterinary receptionist race and ethnicity over time
See how veterinary receptionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Veterinary receptionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.25% | 11.69% | 5.30% | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 64.42% | 12.08% | 5.51% | 14.92% |
| 2012 | 64.25% | 11.71% | 5.45% | 15.47% |
| 2013 | 63.36% | 12.02% | 5.56% | 15.61% |
| 2014 | 63.53% | 11.72% | 5.59% | 15.88% |
| 2015 | 61.79% | 12.26% | 5.73% | 17.00% |
| 2016 | 62.41% | 12.07% | 5.55% | 16.63% |
| 2017 | 60.79% | 11.45% | 6.43% | 17.90% |
| 2018 | 61.14% | 11.94% | 5.86% | 17.55% |
| 2019 | 62.21% | 10.91% | 6.31% | 17.43% |
| 2020 | 60.07% | 10.91% | 6.44% | 17.45% |
| 2021 | 58.31% | 11.08% | 6.61% | 18.68% |
Veterinary receptionist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian veterinary receptionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White veterinary receptionists have the lowest average salary at $31,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,756 |
| White | $31,509 |
| Black or African American | $31,866 |
| Asian | $32,192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,721 |
Average veterinary receptionist age
See how the average age of veterinary receptionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Veterinary receptionist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 42 |
| Unknown | 30 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 33 |
| White | 35 | 45 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Veterinary receptionist age breakdown
The average age of veterinary receptionists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the veterinary receptionist population.
Veterinary receptionist age breakdown
| Veterinary Receptionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 26% |
Veterinary receptionist educational attainment
The most common degree for veterinary receptionists is bachelor's degree, with 40% of veterinary receptionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Veterinary receptionists by degree level
| Veterinary receptionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Veterinary receptionist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, veterinary receptionists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $32,538 annually. With a Master's degree, veterinary receptionists earn a median annual income of $32,120 compared to $31,755 for veterinary receptionists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,120 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,114 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,538 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,755 |
Veterinary receptionist employment statistics
Most veterinary receptionists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where veterinary receptionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where veterinary receptionists work.
Veterinary receptionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Veterinary receptionist jobs by company type
Employees with the veterinary receptionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most veterinary receptionists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Veterinary receptionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 15% |
Veterinary receptionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for veterinary receptionists are health care, non profits and government.
Veterinary receptionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 41% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Veterinary receptionist turnover and employment statistics
Veterinary receptionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for veterinary receptionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Veterinary receptionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Veterinary receptionist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.66% |
| 2011 | 11.10% |
| 2012 | 9.94% |
| 2013 | 9.44% |
| 2014 | 7.52% |
| 2015 | 6.66% |
| 2016 | 5.99% |
| 2017 | 5.17% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 4.18% |
| 2020 | 6.41% |
| 2021 | 6.31% |
Average veterinary receptionist tenure
The average veterinary receptionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,747 veterinary receptionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Veterinary receptionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Veterinary receptionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of veterinary receptionists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Receptionist | 6.38% | - |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Client Care Representative | 7.19% | 237,202 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Personnel Associate | 15.31% | 709 |
Similar veterinary receptionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Client Care Representative | 7.19% | 237,202 |
| Filer | 8.60% | 471 |
| Charge Authorizer | 8.99% | 8,729 |
| Periodicals Clerk | 11.16% | 66,332 |
| Personnel Associate | 15.31% | 709 |
Foreign languages spoken by veterinary receptionists
The most common foreign language among veterinary receptionists is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 5.6% and French is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- German, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 2.8%
- Polish, 2.8%
- Other, 5.4%
Veterinary receptionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| German | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 2.8% |
| Polish | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.4% |
