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Veterinary receptionist salary
Average veterinary receptionist salary
$14.72
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Average veterinary receptionist salary by state
Highest paying states for veterinary receptionists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $35,610 | $17.12 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $35,638 | $17.13 |
| 3 | Alaska | $38,807 | $18.66 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $34,457 | $16.57 |
| 5 | Oregon | $35,722 | $17.17 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $35,484 | $17.06 |
| 7 | Michigan | $32,392 | $15.57 |
| 8 | Colorado | $33,427 | $16.07 |
| 9 | New York | $34,193 | $16.44 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $36,397 | $17.50 |
| 11 | Illinois | $32,269 | $15.51 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $32,238 | $15.50 |
| 13 | Utah | $30,697 | $14.76 |
| 14 | California | $34,131 | $16.41 |
| 15 | Arizona | $30,618 | $14.72 |
| 16 | Maine | $31,417 | $15.10 |
| 17 | Iowa | $29,919 | $14.38 |
| 18 | Idaho | $32,434 | $15.59 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $29,702 | $14.28 |
| 20 | Delaware | $30,631 | $14.73 |
| 21 | Missouri | $30,210 | $14.52 |
| 22 | Vermont | $32,075 | $15.42 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $31,790 | $15.28 |
| 24 | Nevada | $29,460 | $14.16 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $31,395 | $15.09 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $30,134 | $14.49 |
| 27 | Maryland | $31,854 | $15.31 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $34,527 | $16.60 |
| 29 | Montana | $30,042 | $14.44 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $30,364 | $14.60 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $29,917 | $14.38 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $29,295 | $14.08 |
| 33 | Indiana | $28,742 | $13.82 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $28,141 | $13.53 |
| 35 | Ohio | $27,803 | $13.37 |
| 36 | Florida | $27,051 | $13.01 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $26,500 | $12.74 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $27,366 | $13.16 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $28,302 | $13.61 |
| 40 | Virginia | $27,901 | $13.41 |
| 41 | Kansas | $26,993 | $12.98 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $27,016 | $12.99 |
| 43 | Texas | $25,429 | $12.23 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $26,975 | $12.97 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $26,229 | $12.61 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $25,970 | $12.49 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $25,988 | $12.49 |
| 48 | Georgia | $24,683 | $11.87 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $24,943 | $11.99 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,638 | $10.88 |
| 51 | Alabama | $22,818 | $10.97 |
Veterinary receptionist salary details
A veterinary receptionist's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a veterinary receptionist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $30,620 | $2,552 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying veterinary receptionist jobs
The highest paying types of veterinary receptionists are veterinary technician, dental receptionist, and medical office administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scheduler | $32,201 | $2,683 | $15.48 | 67,831 |
| Front Desk Coordinator | $31,667 | $2,639 | $15.22 | 119,803 |
| Greeter | $26,549 | $2,212 | $12.76 | 7,188 |
| Office Representative | $32,535 | $2,711 | $15.64 | 149,852 |
| Patient Coordinator | $32,954 | $2,746 | $15.84 | 97,878 |
| Medical Office Administrator | $34,252 | $2,854 | $16.47 | 179,503 |
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Veterinary receptionist salary trends
The average veterinary receptionist salary has risen by $5,334 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average veterinary receptionist earned $25,286 annually, but today, they earn $30,620 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for veterinary receptionists over the last decade.
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Average veterinary receptionist salary over time
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Veterinary receptionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,600 | $14.72 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $29,600 | $14.22 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $28,700 | $13.79 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $27,900 | $13.43 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $27,500 | $13.21 | +2.2% |
Recently added veterinary receptionist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Animal Health | Veterinary Receptionist | Papillion, NE | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Alliance Animal Health | Veterinary Receptionist | Lubbock, TX | 06/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic | Veterinary Receptionist | Peoria, IL | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Veterinarypracticepartners | Veterinary Receptionist | Wewoka, OK | 06/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Vetcor | Veterinary Receptionist-North | Union City, NJ | 06/28/2025 | $35,479 |
| Vetcor | Veterinary Receptionist | Cedarburg, WI | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Southern Veterinary Partners, LLC | Veterinary Receptionist | Pleasant Grove, UT | 06/28/2025 | $39,653 |
| The Pet Wellness Group | Veterinary Receptionist | Hebron, KY | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Alliance Animal Health | Veterinary Receptionist | Elmont, NY | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Alliance Animal Health | Lead Veterinary Receptionist | Savannah, GA | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
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