Experience in the field as a vet tech will play a large role in the amount of hourly pay or annual salary that you can expect to receive or earn as a veterinary technician. The more experience you have, the more responsibility you will be given, whether that comes a greater annual salary. With less than eight years experience the average veterinary assistant salary is less than $25,000 while a veterinary technician with closer to 15 years of experience can expect to see upwards of $45,000 per year.