Careers · Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · South Dakota
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in South Dakota
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers feed, water, and monitor pets and other nonfarm animals in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. They clean and disinfect cages, sterilize surgical equipment, and watch for signs of illness or injury In South Dakota the median pay is $34,700 a year, 9% below the national median of $38,150.
$34,700median pay in South Dakota, per year
$29,320–$36,100middle half earn
250employed in South Dakota
$38,150U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota
270open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in South Dakota or remote
4employers hiring
77posted in the last 7 days
FL · TX · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringService OrientationSpeakingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers.
Licenses and training in South Dakota
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in other states
Rhode Island · $49,770District of Columbia · $49,080Massachusetts · $46,670California · $46,260New Jersey · $46,160Maine · $45,510Minnesota · $45,280Maryland · $44,770New York · $44,750Oregon · $44,370
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-9096.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.