U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Animal Health Technician

Job-title file

Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

20 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $67,187, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $67,187
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,482$91,678+

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How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Animal Health Technician is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $67,187 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$80,359 · 1

Department of Interior

$79,436 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$76,915 · 7

Department of Agriculture

$68,758 · 431

Department of Health and Human Services

$57,150 · 25

Median total compensation for the Animal Health Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Animal Health Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $68,242 ranks #1 of 3. See Animal Health Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte

$51,480 · 9

Tennessee

$45,840 · 15

Median total compensation for comparable Animal Health Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Veterans Affairs

Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
Dental Officer 2,251
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
General Engineering 1,920
General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
Information Technology Management 7,807
Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,288
Nurse 106,736
Nursing Assistant 17,477
Occupational Therapist 2,256
Optometrist 1,775
Pharmacist 14,500
Pharmacy Technician 7,058
Physical Therapist 3,732
Physician Assistant 3,693
Practical Nurse 17,966
Psychology 10,658
Purchasing 2,168
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,250
Secretary 1,410
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,664
Social Science 5,151
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,678
Social Work 25,349
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,865
Supply Clerical and Technician 3,222
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,585
Veterans Claims Examining 21,842

Record list

Employees with this title

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Miriam Figueroa

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$93,866

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $92,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,866
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,866
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Miriam Figueroa serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,866. They are classified at grade 11.

Bianca Lugo

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$88,107

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $88,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,107
Pay grade: 10
Work city: East Orange
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,107
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,869
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Bianca Lugo is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $88,107. They are classified at grade 10.

Christiana Noray

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,438

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,438
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Kings
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,438
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,759
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Christiana Noray is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Kings, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $82,438. They are classified at grade 09.

Jazmin Rosario

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,438

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,438
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Kings
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,438
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,759
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Jazmin Rosario holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Kings, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,438. Their pay grade is 09.

Alenairam Otero Pagan

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$80,012

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $80,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,012
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Bronx
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,012
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 364170005
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Alenairam Otero Pagan works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Bronx, New York. Alenairam earned $80,012 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Frank Roseman

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,471

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,471
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,471
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,999
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Frank Roseman is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $77,471. They are classified at grade 10.

Cynthia Radvany

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$73,008

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $73,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,008
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,008
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Cynthia Radvany holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,008. Their pay grade is 09.

Bri'Anna Rose

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$71,001

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $71,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,001
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,001
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,064
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Bri'Anna Rose serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Richmond, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,001. They are classified at grade 10.

Alison Wagner

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$68,955

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,955
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,955
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,412
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Alison Wagner is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $68,955. They are classified at grade 10.

Mildred Travers

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$68,774

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,774
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,774
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,774
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,243
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Mildred Travers holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,774. Their pay grade is 09.

Janel Janssen

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Iowa City
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Janel Janssen is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. 2026 total compensation came to $65,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Troy Lewis

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,733

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,733
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Iowa City
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,733
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Troy Lewis is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. 2024 total compensation came to $63,733. They are classified at grade 07.

Gilbert Borunda

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$62,289

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $62,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,289
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,289
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,640
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Gilbert Borunda serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,289. They are classified at grade 07.

Amy Bedwell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$62,265

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $62,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,265
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,265
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,920
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Amy Bedwell is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Richmond, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $62,265. They are classified at grade 08.

Jeffrey Allen

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$62,099

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,099
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Iowa City
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Jeffrey Allen works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. Jeffrey earned $62,099 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Lisa Leone

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$61,566

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $61,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,566
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,566
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,291
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Lisa Leone holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,566. Their pay grade is 07.

Stephanie Cox

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$60,063

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,063
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,063
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,135
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Stephanie Cox is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Durham, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $60,063. They are classified at grade 06.

Heather Hoy

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$59,714

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $59,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,714
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,714
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,854
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Heather Hoy holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,714. Their pay grade is 07.

Jerome Bedell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$58,607

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,607
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Hines
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,607
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,786
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Jerome Bedell is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hines, Illinois. 2025 total compensation came to $58,607. They are classified at grade 05.

Sheldon Hawley

Animal Health Technician/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$58,482

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,482
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Durham
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,482
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,842
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sheldon Hawley serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Durham, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,482. They are classified at grade 06.