The Veterinary Assistant will complete a formal program with a blended curriculum of online and hands-on training that is designed to prepare the Veterinary Assistant to sit for a national exam administered...

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Veterinary Assistant - Companion Animal Hospital

Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rcho Santa Fe, CA (10 miles from Poway, CA)
2 days ago

Rcho Santa Fe, CA (10 miles from Poway, CA)
2 days ago

Veterinary Assistant - Companion Animal Hospital ( Part Time) | Various Shifts, Including Weekends & Holidays as Needed Hourly Pay: $19.75 - $24.00 (Based on Experience) Are you passionate about animals...

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Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers
Poway, CA
2 days ago

Poway, CA
2 days ago

PetVet Care Centers' Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their team!...

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Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine

Ethos Veterinary Health
San Marcos, CA (15 miles from Poway, CA)
6 days ago

San Marcos, CA (15 miles from Poway, CA)
6 days ago

Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine VSH North County | AAHAAccredited Specialty Hospital Pay: $17-$25/hour | Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday (4day workweek) Looking to grow your career as a Veterinary...

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Marine Mammal Assistant 1

SAIC
San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
8 days ago

San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
8 days ago

Description SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to perform preparation of rations, cleaning of...

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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospital
Escondido, CA (6 miles from Poway, CA)
15 days ago

Escondido, CA (6 miles from Poway, CA)
15 days ago

The Veterinary Assistant position is a great place to start if you are curious about or want to get into the Veterinary field....

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Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals
Ramona, CA (11 miles from Poway, CA)
21 days ago

Ramona, CA (11 miles from Poway, CA)
21 days ago

Whether you are a seasoned Veterinary Assistant or a Technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in....

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Veterinary Assistant

106110 The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta LP
San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
27 days ago

San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
27 days ago

Veterinary Assistant - The Pet Hospital of Tierrasanta! Come join our amazing team!...

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Veterinary Emergency Group LLC
San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
29 days ago

San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
29 days ago

As a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time....

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care - Relief

Thrive Pet Healthcare
La Mesa, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

La Mesa, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

Experience & Skills Requirements: Proficient in Triage 4-6 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant or RVT* Registered Veterinary Technician or Highly Skilled Veterinary Assistant Proficient in...

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Veterinary Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care, Daytime

Thrive Pet Healthcare
La Mesa, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

La Mesa, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

Description Experienced Veterinary Assistant - Emergency and Critical Care La Mesa, CA We are hiring two Full-Time Veterinary Assistants needed for the following shift: Daytime: Full-time 4, ten-hour...

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Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

VCA Animal Hospitals
San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
30+ days ago

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center is looking for an Oncology Veterinary Assistant to support our new Veterinary Oncologist....

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Demographic Data for Poway, CA

Moving to Poway, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Poway, CA below.

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Poway, CA

Local

National

Total Population

48,884

Number of Businesses

1,700

City Size

Medium

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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Poway, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Poway, CA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

31.0%

High School or GED

25.3%

Associate's Degree

19.7%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.5%

Master's Degree

3.5%

Some College

3.3%

Doctorate Degree

2.8%

Some High School

1.8%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Poway, CA

Less than 1 year

43.4%

None

35.2%

4-6 years

9.7%

2-4 years

8.8%

1-2 years

2.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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