The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Veterinary hospitals and clinics
- Research labs at colleges and universities
Outlook
Demand for this career will remain strong. The number of pets people own is expected to rise. In addition, pet owners are expected to increase their use of veterinary services. As more animals are checked and tests are run, more veterinary assistants will be needed to do the work.
Many job openings will occur as current veterinary assistants leave this career. This career requires little training and has flexible hours. It is ideal for people seeking their first job, or people looking for flexible part-time work. As a result, turnover is high and the availability of jobs should be good.
Veterinary Assistants (CIS 100221)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
2,941 Medium |
& |
14.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
548 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
97 Small |
& |
10.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
38 Very small |
& |
5.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,473 Medium |
& |
12.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
268 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
18 Very small |
& |
-5.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
129 Small |
& |
32.6% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| Du Page County |
314 Small |
& |
15.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
48 Very small |
& |
18.8% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
28 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
149 Small |
& |
36.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| McHenry County |
61 Small |
& |
52.5% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
40 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
50 Very small |
& |
6.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
110 Small |
& |
18.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
37 Very small |
& |
-2.7% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
32 Very small |
& |
3.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
61 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
16 Very small |
& |
31.3% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
59 Very small |
& |
5.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
42 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
137 Small |
& |
13.1% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| United States |
118,200 Medium |
& |
19.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
25,800 Moderate |