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BoosterPet, LLC

Associate Veterinarian

Tacoma, WA

$120K - $150K/yr

... veterinary consultation for both pet owners and our awesome veterinary technicians. We are looking for a part-time or full-time veterinarian to join our Puyallup clinic devoted to providing ...

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How much do veterinary consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary consultant in the United States is $54,402.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,000.00 and $62,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are veterinary consultants?

Veterinary consultants are experienced veterinarians who provide expert advice and guidance to animal health professionals, businesses, or organizations. They may specialize in areas such as animal health management, disease prevention, regulatory compliance, or laboratory diagnostics. Veterinary consultants often work with farms, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, or government agencies to solve complex animal health issues, develop protocols, and ensure best practices. Their role is to offer objective and specialized expertise to improve animal welfare and organizational outcomes.

How does a Veterinary Consultant typically collaborate with veterinary clinics and animal health companies?

Veterinary Consultants regularly work with veterinary clinics, animal health companies, and sometimes government agencies to provide expert advice on clinical protocols, regulatory compliance, and best practices in animal care. They often review cases, design training programs, and help implement new technologies or procedures. Collaboration is usually project-based, requiring strong communication and the ability to translate complex scientific information into practical recommendations. Consultants may also facilitate workshops, participate in team meetings, and serve as a bridge between clinical staff and management to ensure that goals are aligned and projects are successful.

What Does a Veterinary Consultant Do?

As a veterinary consultant, you assess veterinary clinics and practices. Your responsibilities include providing advice and support for improving business operations. You conduct assessments to determine which areas of the clinic require improvement. You evaluate staff performance, examine financial statements and clinic budgets, and review training and procedures. Your duties span providing strategies for improvement to management, locating resources for training and support, and implementing training, scheduling, and paperwork changes. Ensuring quality veterinary care and viable business practices are your primary goals. You may work at animal hospitals, veterinary clinics and training hospitals, or private vet practices.

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

To thrive as a Veterinary Consultant, you need a solid veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent), clinical experience, and up-to-date knowledge of animal health and regulatory standards. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software, diagnostic tools, and sometimes certification in specific areas like animal nutrition or epidemiology is valuable. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to build trust with clients are essential soft skills. These abilities enable consultants to provide expert guidance, improve animal health outcomes, and support the success of veterinary practices and organizations.
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Infographic showing various Veterinary Consultant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,402 per year, or $26.2 per hour.
Veterinary Assistant Neurology

Veterinary Assistant Neurology

Ethos Veterinary Health

San Diego, CA • On-site

$22 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Hospital (VSH) is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our neurologydepartment.
About Veterinary Specialty Hospital: At VSH our mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We strive to bring together caring, warm and intelligent people who love to serve and help and are among the best in their field.
About the Role:
The veterinary assistant that we are looking for will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe space for neurology consultations and treatments in addition to:
• Support technicians and doctors as needed
• Support other departments in the hospital as needed, leadership guided
• Safe, low stress patient restraint for catheter placement and medication administration
• Assist in smooth transition between each consultation/procedure
• Assisting with laboratory tests, MRI's, CT's, and radiographs
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Assist with the set up and break down of the operating room
• Assist in sterile procedures by opening/unwrapping sterile packs & instruments and giving them to the surgeon or surgical assistant in a sterile fashion
• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly department tasks and maintenance of equipment
We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and someone who is a team player and likes to work within a diverse group of technicians and doctors.
About You:
  • Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in a progressive veterinary hospital
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
  • Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations

Pay Range:
VA: $22- $32 per hour
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials.
Schedule:
4/10 hour days. Days to be determined
Must be available on weekends and holidays as well as procedural on-calls
Benefits:
  • Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
  • VetBloom access: Race approved continuing education, training and curriculum library
  • License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT's
  • Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS
  • Health and wellness programs including access to League wellness app
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • 75% Employee Pet discount
  • On-site social worker
  • Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniforms
    • Benefits available 1st of the month following 30 days.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

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