SOC code 31-9096
There have been 3 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% certified. The median annualized wage is $44,824. The top sponsor is Oklahoma State University, with most positions based in HI.
All sponsoring employers
3 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers. Search or sort below.
Top states
Where Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 2 (66.7%) | $56,160 |
| OK | 1 (33.3%) | $33,488 |
Top cities
Cities where Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailua | HI | 2 | $56,160 |
| Stillwater | OK | 1 | $33,488 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| VETERINARY ASSISTANT | 2 |
| Resident | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 1 | 100.0% | $33,488 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | 50.0% | $56,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 3 Labor Condition Application filings for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 66.7% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers on the E-3 visa is $44,824, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers are: Makai Pet Hospital (1 filings), Oklahoma State University (1 filings), Pet Hospitals Of Hawaii (1 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers are based in: HI (2 filings), OK (1 filings).
Can Australians work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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