Vet Assistant Salary in Canada
$34,486
per year
per hour
$16.58
per hour
per year
Veterinary Assistant - Average Salary & Wage
The average salary for a Vet Assistant is $34,486 per year ($16.58 per hour), which is $31,285 (-48%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Vet Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $29,619. The highest salaries can exceed $44,032.
A Vet Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $29,619. The highest salaries can exceed $44,032.
$29,619
Low
$34,486
Average
$44,032
High
$14.24
Low
$16.58
Average
$21.16
High
View all Vet Assistant jobs on Jobted Canada
Vet Assistant Salary Range
Vet Assistant - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Vet Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $30,942 gross per year. A mid career Vet Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $33,270, while an experienced Vet Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $39,300. Veterinary Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $42,539 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Vet Assistant
| Late Career | ▲ +23% |
| Experienced | ▲ +14% |
| Average Salary | $34,486/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -10% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
96%
96%
Male
4%
4%
Vet Assistant - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Vet Assistant jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
Don’t miss out on new job vacancies!
Create a job alert for: Veterinary Assistant
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Vet Assistant
How much does a Vet Assistant make in Canada?
What is the starting salary for a Vet Assistant in Canada?
What is the highest salary for a Vet Assistant in Canada?
Vet Assistant Jobs