Veterinary Assistants for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 8%
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Bachelor's degree
- 37%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
Charles River Laboratories
VCA Roberts Animal Hospital
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $56,883 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,518 – $77,933 yearly
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ECC Veterinary Assistant
Medford, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Stoneham, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary Technician ExperienceCPRSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationRNCPRCNASkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Technician ExperienceCritical & Intensive CareVeterinary Assistant
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsPet CareKennel ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareJanitorial ExperienceCustodial Experience
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What's the average time to fill a veterinary assistant role?
The average time to fill a veterinary assistant role is 91 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do veterinary assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a veterinary assistant include: communication skills, veterinary assistant experience and veterinary technician experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: ECC veterinary assistant, ER veterinary technician and veterinary assistant/csr.
What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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