Veterinary Assistants for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 42%
- Associate's degree
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Meijer
Ethos Veterinary Health
Mission Veterinary Partners
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 4, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $39,184 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,204 – $44,890 yearly
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Veterinary Assistant
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipVeterinary Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingLicensed Veterinary Technician, Overnight Shift Lead
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRVeterinary Technician CertificationPatient ResuscitationCPRVeterinary Technician ExperienceCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnimal CarePhone CommunicationPhone EtiquetteSpecialty Coordinator
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAppointment SchedulingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareLicensed Veterinary Technician
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient MonitoringLaboratory ExperienceClinical Laboratory ExperienceMedical Laboratory Work ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPet CareKennel ExperiencePet Care Facility ExperiencePet BoardingAnimal Care
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, Veterinary Technician Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: specialty coordinator, exam room technician and licensed veterinary technician.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 11 years of professional experience.
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