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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal veterinary in the United States is $21.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Animal Veterinary vs Animal Technician?

AspectAnimal VeterinaryAnimal Technician
Required CredentialsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMDAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in veterinary technology
Work EnvironmentVeterinary clinics, hospitals, research labsAnimal shelters, clinics, research facilities
Employer & Industry UsageVeterinary practices, animal hospitalsAnimal care facilities, labs
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding veterinarian roles and qualificationsLearning about veterinary support staff duties

Animal Veterinarians hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and diagnose, treat, and perform surgeries on animals. Animal Technicians assist veterinarians by providing technical support, performing lab tests, and caring for animals. While veterinarians have advanced credentials and perform complex medical procedures, animal technicians focus on supporting veterinary care through technical tasks. Both roles are essential in animal healthcare but differ in education, responsibilities, and scope of practice.

What careers are there in animal veterinary?

Careers in animal veterinary include roles such as small animal veterinarians, large animal veterinarians, exotic animal veterinarians, and specialized fields like veterinary surgery, dentistry, or dermatology. These careers typically require a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensing, and often involve working in clinics, hospitals, research, or animal shelters.

Why are so many animal veterinarians quitting?

Many animal veterinarians are quitting due to high levels of stress, long working hours, and emotional burnout from dealing with sick or injured animals. Additionally, the profession often involves financial pressures, student debt, and limited work-life balance, which contribute to job dissatisfaction and turnover.

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Infographic showing various Animal Veterinary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,144 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Veterinary Receptionist

Fountain Valley, CA • On-site

Animal Medical Center
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$20 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

We are a busy small animal veterinary

Qualifications:

Veterinary reception experience.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments

Possession of organizational skills:

Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations

Responsibilities:

Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling

Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner

Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc

Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments

Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates

Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures

Excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner

Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations and all other hospital services/procedures

Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets and other teammates

Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect

Utilizing standard office/business equipment

Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures, knowelege of Cornerstone preferred

clean and organize end of day shift

Great benefits.

Pay range of $ 20/hr- $30/hour based on experience

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions

Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Company Description

We are a small animal veterinary hospital dedicated to high quality medicine and surgery and the well being of our owner's pets.