Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) vs Veterinary Assistant
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Occupational Therapy Assistant
$73,000 typical, a year
Most COTAs earn $67,600 to $82,200 a year.
From 1,150 postings that list pay
3,609 open jobs now
Occupational Therapy Assistant salaries Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs
Veterinary Assistant
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Veterinary Assistants earn $37,100 to $44,900 a year.
From 1,549 postings that list pay
3,596 open jobs now
COTAs typically earn about $32,400 more a year than Veterinary Assistants.
What each one does
Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
- Assist patients with daily living and functional activities.
- Document patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and home exercises.
- Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals.
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
Occupational Therapy Assistant
More common in COTA postings
- Occupational Therapy 7 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapist 5 in 10 postings
- Rehabilitation 1 in 10 postings
- Adaptive Equipment 1 in 15 postings
- Patient-Centered Care 1 in 15 postings
Veterinary Assistant
More common in Veterinary Assistant postings
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 2 in 10 postings
- Long-Term Disability 2 in 10 postings
- Anesthesia 2 in 10 postings
- Preventive Care 1 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
- Pet Care 1 in 10 postings
- AAHA Accreditation 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Outlook 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification 7 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy Licensure 1 in 10 postings
- State License 1 in 10 postings
- Cota License 1 in 10 postings
Veterinary Assistant
- Licensed Veterinary Technician 5 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA
Summit Home CarePay not stated Yorktown, VirginiaOccupational TherapyOccupational TherapistCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant
River Ridge Living CenterPay not stated Waverly, NebraskaOccupational TherapyTreatment PlansOccupational TherapistPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapy Assistant
IDeal HirePay not stated Salinas, CAOccupational TherapyOccupational Therapist
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
PetcoPay not stated 2471 - Richmond Aliana, TXVital SignsAnesthesiaClient EducationCustomer ServiceVeterinary Assistant
Petco$15.5 - $25/hr Employer stated3795 - Saugus, MAVital SignsAnesthesiaClient EducationCustomer ServiceLicensed Veterinary TechnicianVetco Vet Assistant ND
Petco$15.5 - $21.25/hr Employer stated4094-NY NYC-W Long IslCustomer Service
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