Veterinary Assistant in California

Vet assistants support veterinary technicians and doctors with restraint, cleaning, feeding, and basic patient prep — making them the entry point for any animal care career.

$31,744 CA Median Salary
18% Growth Rate
3–9 months Training

💰 Veterinary Assistant Salary in California

Estimated salary range for Veterinary Assistants in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$24,000
Median
$31,744
Experienced
$42,000

🎓 Veterinary Assistant Licensing in California

Credential required: AVMA-CVPM Approved Veterinary Assistant Certificate

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Veterinary Assistant Programs in California

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Veterinary Assistant in California

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Merritt College

📍 Oakland, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Diablo Valley College

📍 Pleasant Hill, CA
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Santa Rosa Junior College

📍 Santa Rosa, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Long Beach City College

📍 Long Beach, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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College of the Desert

📍 Palm Desert, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Victor Valley College

📍 Victorville, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Fullerton College

📍 Fullerton, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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American River College

📍 Sacramento, CA
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Cosumnes River College

📍 Sacramento, CA
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Mt San Antonio College

📍 Walnut, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Orange Coast College

📍 Costa Mesa, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Saddleback College

📍 Mission Viejo, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Cuyamaca College

📍 El Cajon, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Mendocino College

📍 Ukiah, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Santa Barbara City College

📍 Santa Barbara, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Southwestern College

📍 Chula Vista, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Cabrillo College

📍 Aptos, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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El Camino Community College District

📍 Torrance, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Los Angeles Pierce College

📍 Woodland Hills, CA
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San Joaquin Delta College

📍 Stockton, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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College of the Sequoias

📍 Visalia, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Butte College

📍 Oroville, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA
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College of Marin

📍 Kentfield, CA
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Merced College

📍 Merced, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Monterey Peninsula College

📍 Monterey, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Mt San Jacinto Community College District

📍 San Jacinto, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Las Positas College

📍 Livermore, CA
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Woodland Community College

📍 Woodland, CA
Certificate 2-4yr

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