Veterinary Assistants for hire in Lafayette, IN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 7%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- High school diploma or GED
- 20%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
- Franciscan Health
VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital
Royer Veterinary Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 362 profiles for Veterinary Assistants in Lafayette, IN
Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $31,707 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $27,396 – $36,696 yearly
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Veterinary Assistant
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipVeterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCertified Peer Recovery Coach
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary Technician ExperienceCertified Recovery SpecialistSkills
Time ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnimal RestraintUrine Sample HandlingKennel Assistant
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSeasonal Zookeeper
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRDriver's LicenseBurn CareEmergency CareDog HandlingVeterinary CPR+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsRegistered Veterinary Technician
West Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnimal HandlingAnimal RestraintLaboratory ProceduresLaboratory ExperienceMedication AdministrationVeterinary Assistant
Lafayette, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementPet CareAnimal CareMedical ImagingAnimal Restraint
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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, organizational skills and veterinary assistant experience.
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: certified peer recovery coach, seasonal veterinary assistant and embryologist.
What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in Lafayette, IN, 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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