by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 10 degrees and certificates in Veterinary Reception/Receptionist. Its 2 related occupations pay an average median salary of $35,071 a year.
A degree in Veterinary Reception/Receptionist involves the study of A Program That Prepares Individuals, Under The Supervision Of Office Managers, Veterinary Technicians, Or Veterinarians, To Provide Customer Service, Visitor Reception, And Patient Intake And Discharge Services. Includes Instruction In Veterinary Office And Animal Care Facility Procedures, Veterinary Terminology, Interpersonal Skills, Record-Keeping, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Interpersonal Communications Skills, And Applicable Policies And Regulations. Examples: [Veterinary Receptionist].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, veterinary reception/receptionist is a popular field of study, with 10 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award veterinary reception/receptionist degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 10.
All 10 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of veterinary reception/receptionist degrees and certificates in the latest year (10 of 10). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (9) and Hispanic or Latino (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to veterinary reception/receptionist, at 3.9 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Customer and Personal Service, Administrative and English Language. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Speech Recognition.
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How long a veterinary reception/receptionist degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 10 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to veterinary reception/receptionist, at 35.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 35.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 24.2% |
| Some college courses | 22.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 10.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.9% |
| Master’s degree | 0.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Veterinary Reception/Receptionist, with an average median salary of $35,071; the strongest outlook belongs to Receptionists and Information Clerks, at 11.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Route Supervisor, Want Ad Supervisor, Delivery Department Supervisor and Coin Machine Collector Supervisor.
The occupation related to veterinary reception/receptionist with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers, at 1,904,234.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,904,234 | -0.4% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 1,848,074 | 11.4% |
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to veterinary reception/receptionist, with a median salary of $42,506.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $42,506 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
Veterinary Reception/Receptionist has 3 similar majors in the Agriculture field, which together award 114 degrees a year; the largest are Veterinary Office Management/Administration (107), Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary (6) and Veterinary Administrative Services, General (1). Browse all Agriculture majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Office Management/Administration | 107 |
| Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary | 6 |
| Veterinary Administrative Services, General | 1 |
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