Veterinary Assistants for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 723 profiles for Veterinary Assistants in Salem, OR
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $46,364 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,218 – $57,758 yearly
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Veterinary Assistant
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementIntakeVeterinary Assistant
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPallet JackProduceVeterinary Technician
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnimal CareMedication AdministrationTriageCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationVeterinary Technician CertificationVeterinary LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary TerminologyCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCatheterizationPatient AssessmentPet GroomingVeterinary Technician
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Radiology CertificationVeterinary Technician CertificationOLCC Service PermitFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementVeterinary Technician ExperienceSchedule ManagementCash HandlingCleaningCustomer Service
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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, CPR and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: veterinary technician and certified veterinary technician (cvt).
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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 10 years of professional experience.
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