Massage Therapist vs Veterinary Assistant
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Massage Therapist
$58,200 typical, a year
Most Massage Therapists earn $52,000 to $93,600 a year.
From 661 postings that list pay
2,260 open jobs now
Veterinary Assistant
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Veterinary Assistants earn $37,100 to $44,900 a year.
From 1,629 postings that list pay
3,868 open jobs now
Massage Therapists typically earn about $17,700 more a year than Veterinary Assistants.
What each one does
Massage Therapist
- Perform massage therapy services and treatments for clients.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment room.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
- Educate clients on the benefits of massage and wellness.
- Promote and sell spa services and retail products.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of client care.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Veterinary Assistant
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples.
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Massage Therapist
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Massage Therapist postings
- Licensed Massage Therapist 9 in 10 postings
- Stone Massage 2 in 10 postings
- Bodywork Therapy 2 in 10 postings
- International Certificate in Massage 1 in 10 postings
- Swedish 1 in 10 postings
- Cupping 1 in 20 postings
- State License 1 in 20 postings
- Remedial Massage 1 in 20 postings
Veterinary Assistant
Asked for in both
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
More common in Veterinary Assistant postings
- Licensed Veterinary Technician 5 in 10 postings
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 2 in 10 postings
- Long-Term Disability 2 in 10 postings
- Anesthesia 2 in 10 postings
- Pet Care 1 in 10 postings
- Preventive Care 1 in 10 postings
- AAHA Accreditation 1 in 10 postings
- Triage 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Massage Therapist
Massage therapist
Atrium HospitalityPay not stated Concord, NCCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeLicensed Massage TherapistMASSAGE THERAPIST-Hotel Spa
SycuanPay not stated Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of AmericaCPR CertificationLicensed Massage Therapist- Pay not stated Riverside, California, United States of AmericaStone MassagePhysiologyLymphatic DrainageRetail SalesGuest Service +2
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistant
LivwellindiaPay not stated Primary Location : Nevada-Las Vegas-Marquis Centennial Hills Post-Acute RehabVeterinary Assistant
PetfolkPay not stated Sun City Center, FLVenipunctureFear-Free CertificationPet Care- Pay not stated Austin, Texas, United StatesUltrasoundAnesthesiaImagingElectronic Medical RecordsCPR Certification +2
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