Veterinary Assistants
In Kentucky, veterinary assistants earned a median $34,140 a year ($16.41 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 11% below the national median of $38,150. The middle 80% earned between $26,520 and $45,430. With Kentucky prices at 90.2% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $37,866 would nationally: #39 of 51 states for buying power. About 1,840 people work in this occupation in Kentucky. 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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The Pet Wellness Group is hiring a Part-time Veterinary Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited…
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Source: Greenhouse careers page · posted 4 days agoIs this your job? Request removal
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…
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ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…
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Source: Greenhouse careers page · posted over 2 months agoIs this your job? Request removal
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$16.41 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #39 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).
