How many veterinary assistants do most small private veterinary practices employ for each technician on staff?

There is no set or "magic number". How many veterinary assistants or veterinary technicians a practice employees depends on the number of veterinarians, the income of the practice, the number of clients seen daily, etc. Larger, busier practices will tend to employee more veterinary assistants and technicians in order to keep up with the daily duties. Very small practices may have only 1 or 2 veterinary technicians or assistants.