Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Warwick, RI

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 45+ 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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Demographic Data for Wakefield, RI

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Veterinary Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Practice
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Veterinary Support Assistant Training
As an essential member of the veterinary team, a veterinary support assistant (VSA) helps veterinarians and other veterinary professionals with their daily duties. They handle administrative...
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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many potential vet students cannot undertake animal handling work experience. On this course, youll get insight into the reality of life as a vet so that you can...
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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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 Wakefield, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
25.4%
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 Wakefield, RI
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

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinary Assistant position

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