As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Veterinary Technician in the United States is $20. While Salary.com is seeing that Veterinary Technician salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $16, but most earn between $18 and $22. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Veterinary Technician in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $22 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| Average | $20 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $18 | $1 | $0 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Veterinary Technician with under 1 year experience makes about $40,161. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Veterinary Technician makes around $40,502. After 2-4 years, the Veterinary Technician pay rises to about $41,528. Those senior Veterinary Technician with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $43,401, and those Veterinary Technician having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $44,224 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Veterinary Technician | $40,161 |
| Intermediate Level Veterinary Technician | $40,502 |
| Senior Level Veterinary Technician | $41,528 |
| Specialist Level Veterinary Technician | $43,401 |
| Expert Level Veterinary Technician | $44,224 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Veterinary Technician is $46,334 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $45,716. While in New Jersey, a Veterinary Technician earns $45,531 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Veterinary Technician in San Francisco, CA is $52,463 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $48,682. While a Veterinary Technician earns $46,850 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Veterinary Technician salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Veterinary Technician compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $50,038 in 2023 to about $49,982 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Veterinary Technician salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $42,007 | 68.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,214 | 5.3% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,974 | 3.2% | ||
| Disability | $336 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 9.9% | ||
| Pension | $2,310 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $5,170 | 8.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $61,067 | 100% | ||
Assists veterinarian with exams, surgeries, and first aid. Collects and documents case history and treatment details. Monitors vital signs and condition of animals being treated and provides nursing care. Takes X rays, EKG, Ultrasound, and performs various lab test including urinalysis and blood counts. Depending on state regulations, may administer anesthesia, injections, and perform dental prophylaxis, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a veterinarian. Instructs pet owners on how to administer medication and other animal care skills. Typically requires an associate degree. Depending on state, may require RVT certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Animal Care: Providing animals' physical and mental needs to protect their welfare by treating them all with care.
Client Communications: Client communication skills are a blend of language, interpersonal and emotional abilities that enable you to have clear, meaningful, and emotionally conscientious conversations with the client.
