Veterinary Assistants
In Kansas, veterinary assistants earned a median $35,680 a year ($17.16 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 6% below the national median of $38,150. The middle 80% earned between $28,720 and $47,930. With Kansas prices at 90.1% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $39,615 would nationally: #24 of 51 states for buying power. About 1,570 people work in this occupation in Kansas. Nationally, BLS projects 9.1% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 23,200 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).
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Animal Hospital of Lawrence is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to…
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GoodVets is a nationwide network of modern animal hospitals, co-owned with local veterinarians who are passionate about delivering gold-standard care. We sit at the intersection of quality-first medicine and people-first culture, providing a supportive, growth-minded environment for our teams—and…
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Source: Greenhouse careers page · posted over 2 months agoIs this your job? Request removal
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$17.16 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #24 of 51
All states
BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).
