Phlebotomist vs Veterinary Assistant
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Pay
Phlebotomist
$45,500 typical, a year
Most Phlebotomists earn $42,600 to $50,000 a year.
From 1,728 postings that list pay
10,257 open jobs now
Veterinary Assistant
$40,600 typical, a year
Most Veterinary Assistants earn $37,100 to $44,900 a year.
From 1,296 postings that list pay
3,925 open jobs now
Phlebotomists typically earn about $4,900 more a year than Veterinary Assistants.
What each one does
Phlebotomist
- Draw blood samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Label and identify all blood samples and patient information accurately.
- Prepare and package specimens for transport to the laboratory.
- Process specimens by centrifuging and aliquoting them for testing.
- Verify patient orders and requisition forms for accuracy.
- Answer phone calls and provide information to patients and staff.
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
Asked for in both
- Customer Service4 in 10 Phlebotomist postings, 1 in 10 Veterinary Assistant postings
More common in Phlebotomist postings
- Phlebotomy9 in 10
- Data Entry4 in 10
- Venipuncture4 in 10
- Specimen Collection3 in 10
- Drug Screen1 in 10
- Specimen Processing1 in 10
- Department Policy Adherence1 in 10
More common in Veterinary Assistant postings
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)2 in 10
- Long-Term Disability2 in 10
- Anesthesia2 in 10
- Preventive Care1 in 10
- Pet Care1 in 10
- AAHA Accreditation1 in 10
- Triage1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Phlebotomist
- High School Diploma6 in 10
- Driver's License1 in 10
Veterinary Assistant
- Licensed Veterinary Technician5 in 10
- High School Diploma3 in 10
Open jobs
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist- Westerville Family Physicians
Central Ohio Primary CarePay not stated Westerville, OHPhlebotomyMedical TerminologyVenipunctureLaboratory ProceduresMobile Phlebotomist
Docgo$20 - $37/hr Employer statedPhiladelphia, PA HybridDriver's LicenseVenipuncturePhlebotomyMobile Phlebotomist
Docgo$20 - $37/hr Employer statedAtlantic City, NJ HybridDriver's LicenseVenipuncturePhlebotomy
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners$18 - $22/hr Employer statedFarmington, NYPhlebotomyPet CareStockingVeterinary Assistant, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health$17.75 - $23/hr Employer statedRed Bank, NJVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary Assistant, Recovery
Ethos Veterinary Health$17.75 - $23/hr Employer statedRed Bank, NJAnesthesia
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