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How much do veterinary administrative jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for veterinary administrative in the United States is $21.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a veterinary administrative professional?

Veterinary Administrative professionals are staff members who manage the administrative and clerical tasks in veterinary clinics, hospitals, or animal care facilities. Their duties often include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, billing, answering phones, and providing customer service to pet owners. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic, allowing veterinarians and technicians to focus on animal care. These professionals may also handle inventory management and assist with regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a veterinary administrative professional?

To thrive as a Veterinary Administrative professional, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with veterinary terminology, often supported by experience in office administration or a related certification. Proficiency with veterinary practice management software, scheduling tools, and electronic medical records systems is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help you manage client interactions and support the veterinary team. These skills are crucial for ensuring smooth clinic operations, efficient client service, and accurate record-keeping in a busy veterinary environment.

What are some common challenges faced by veterinary administrative professionals, and how can they be managed?

Veterinary Administrative professionals often juggle multiple responsibilities, including scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and handling client communications, which can lead to a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. A key challenge is balancing client-facing duties with behind-the-scenes administrative tasks, especially during busy periods. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with veterinary practice management software can help manage these demands. Additionally, clear communication with veterinarians and the clinical team ensures smooth workflow and improved client service.

What is the difference between Veterinary Administrative vs Veterinary Technician?

AspectVeterinary AdministrativeVeterinary Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certification in office administrationAssociate degree in veterinary technology or related certification
Work EnvironmentVeterinary clinics, hospitals, or administrative officesVeterinary clinics, hospitals, or laboratories
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging appointments, billing, client communication, record keepingAssisting veterinarians with medical procedures, patient care, lab work

Veterinary Administrative roles focus on managing the business and client relations side of veterinary practices, requiring administrative skills and certifications. Veterinary Technicians are involved in direct patient care and medical tasks, requiring technical training. Both roles are essential in veterinary settings but serve different functions.

What is a veterinary administrative?

A veterinary administrative is a professional who manages the administrative tasks in a veterinary clinic or hospital, such as scheduling appointments, handling client communications, managing medical records, and processing billing. They often use office software and may coordinate with veterinary staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.
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Infographic showing various Veterinary Administrative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,338 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Veterinary Administrative Assistant

Animal Care Center of NYC

Ridgewood, NY • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description


Veterinary Administrative Assistant

Schedule:

The working schedule for this position is from Sunday-Thursdays with Friday and Saturday off.


Who We Are

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.


We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.


Summary

This position will ensure proper entry of data into our animal database software system and participate in the collaboration with all departments to maintain compliance with paperwork requirements, information collection and distribution along with other technical tasks. Record keeping for all animals entering the shelter is a vital responsibility which ensures the accuracy of information communicated to our adopters, fosters, rescue groups, partners and volunteers. You will be working primarily with our Shelter Intake Team which medically screens, implements preventative care measures and processes the animals coming into our shelter. This is primarily a data entry position with some opportunity to directly interact with our animals.


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • At least one of the following:
    • Minimum 1 year experience in a veterinary setting – receptionist, client care, administrative assistant
    • Minimum 1 year in a clerical setting
  • Able to lift at least 50lbs and stand for prolongs periods of time.

Benefits

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Please use this link for more details on our benefits package.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Entering all intake exam treatment data to medical record.
  • Assisting in reviewing and completing all Quality Assurance Team flags.
  • Scheduling animals for upcoming surgeries, appointments, exams.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Helps administer medications to patients.
  • Maintaining database for patient records, certificates and waivers.
  • Completing all necessary paperwork for off-site transfers.
  • Assists in bottle feedings of newborn kittens housed in incubators.
  • Assist vet services team with general requests
  • Fear Free Shelter certification is required within 30 days of hire.
  • Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Some college experience preferred.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, often high stress environment.
  • Treats animals and people with respect.
  • Good written, oral communication skills and computer skills.
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology.
  • Attention to detail and ability to focus while multitasking.
  • Familiarity with animal database software, Shelter Buddy a plus.
  • Comfortable with animals and basic handling preferred.
  • Dependable, reliable, and efficient.


Work Environment

At ACC it's all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public. ACC houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance.

ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for

people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful

transition for their beloved pet.

This position is based within the Veterinary Services Department at a specific ACC location but flexibility to work at other

locations may occasionally be required.

Reports To: Veterinary Team Manager

Overtime: This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime.