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How much do teen vet jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for teen vet in the United States is $71,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a teen vet?

A teen vet generally refers to a teenager who volunteers or works in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or similar environment, assisting veterinarians and staff. These roles allow teens to gain hands-on experience with animals, learn about animal care, and explore a potential career in veterinary medicine. Although they are not licensed veterinarians, teen vets often help with tasks such as cleaning, feeding, and handling animals under supervision. This experience can be valuable for those considering veterinary school in the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Veterinary Assistant, you need a basic knowledge of animal care, strong observational skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent—though additional certification is often preferred. Familiarity with veterinary software, animal restraint techniques, and medical equipment is commonly required. Compassion, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help you support veterinarians and comfort pet owners. These abilities ensure effective animal care, smooth clinic operations, and a positive experience for clients and their pets.

What types of hands-on experiences or learning opportunities are typically available for teens interested in veterinary careers?

Teens interested in veterinary careers often have opportunities to gain hands-on experience through volunteering at animal shelters, shadowing veterinarians, or participating in internship and mentorship programs. Many veterinary clinics and animal hospitals welcome responsible teens to assist with basic animal care, administrative tasks, or observation. These experiences not only help teens build foundational knowledge and skills but also provide valuable insight into the daily responsibilities and challenges of veterinary work, which can strengthen future college applications and career prospects.

What is the difference between Teen Vet vs Animal Care Assistant?

AspectTeen VetAnimal Care Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some may have veterinary assistant certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification optional
Work EnvironmentVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals, pet clinicsAnimal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics
Employer & Industry UsageVeterinary practices, animal healthcare industryAnimal care facilities, pet industry
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level animal healthcare rolesOften compared as a related support role in animal care

Teen Vet and Animal Care Assistant roles both involve working with animals in veterinary or care settings. Teen Vets typically focus on assisting with basic tasks and gaining experience, often in veterinary clinics, while Animal Care Assistants may work in shelters or pet stores, providing general animal care. Both roles require similar credentials but differ slightly in work environment and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Teen Vet job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,735 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Residential Relief Worker for Portsmouth House

Portsmouth, RI • On-site

Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc.
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$20/hr

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Re-posted 21 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise residents and provide a safe and comfortable environment.

  • Provide education, training, and modeling in basic living skills and social skills, including budgeting and understanding needs versus wants.

  • Coordinate and monitor medical, dental, and psychiatric services, and supervise medication compliance.

Job description

RESIDENTIAL RELIEF WORKER
RESIDENTIAL
WORKER CATEGORY - NON EXEMPT
Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive's unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.
General Summary: Provide direct service and supervise daily living skills of residents within a group home for persons with long-term mental illness.
Did you know... studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they'll be hired if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.
Schedule: Per diem. Group homes are staffed 24/7/365 and relief workers fill in gaps in coverage.
Location: Portsmouth, RI
Salary: Starting at $20/hr, plus $1/hr shift differential for 3rd shift hours.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Supervise residents and provide a safe and comfortable environment.
  • Provide intensive education, training and modeling in basic living skills and social skills including but not limited to shopping within a budget understanding the difference between "want" vs. "needs".
  • Coordinate and monitor medical, dental and psychiatric services.
  • Supervise medication compliance.
  • Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
  • Provide crisis intervention and basic behavioral program implementation.
  • Transport clients.
  • Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
  • Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

Education, Experience and Competencies:
  • High School Diploma, or equivalency, required.
  • Experience in the human services field, preferred.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:
  • Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.
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