How much does a Veterinary Technician Specialist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Los Angeles, CA is $50,719. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,150 to a high of $60,508, with most professionals earning between $45,187 and $55,843.

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Veterinary Technician Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Veterinary Technician Specialist Salary $40,150 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Veterinary Technician Specialist Salary $45,187 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Veterinary Technician Specialist Salary $50,719 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Veterinary Technician Specialist Salary $55,843 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Veterinary Technician Specialist Salary $60,508 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
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What is a Veterinary Technician Specialist ?

Paraveterinary workers are those people who assist a veterinary physician in the performance of their duties, or carry out animal health procedures autonomously as part of a veterinary care system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant and veterinary technologist, and variants with the prefix of 'animal health'. The scope of practice varies between countries, with some countries allowing suitably qualified paraveterinary workers a scope of autonomous practice, including minor surgery, whilst others re...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Veterinary Technician Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Veterinary Technician Specialist ranges from $45,187 to $55,843 with the average base salary of $50,719. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,187 to $55,843 with the average total cash compensation of $50,719.

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