Veterinary Assistants for hire in Springfield, MA

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Veterinary Assistant Experience8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED41%
    Bachelor's degree37%
    Associate's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years43%
    6-10 years35%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
    Banfield Pet Hospital
    Dakin Humane Society
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years42%
    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years21%

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026

Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, MA: $38,871 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,064$43,091 yearly

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  • Lead Behavioral Technician

    Springfield, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCHHACertification in Infection Prevention & ControlRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseEFDA Certification+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Veterinary Technician

    Springfield, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Veterinary TechnologyVeterinary Technician CertificationCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseParalegal Certificate

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceTime Management
  • Veterinary Assistant/Technician

    Enfield, Connecticut

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership
  • Veterinary Clinic Assistant

    Easthampton, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCustomer SupportPet Care Facility ExperiencePet BoardingPet Care FacilitiesIncident Prioritization Procedures
  • Overnight Lead Veterinary Technician

    Springfield, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseVeterinary Technician Experience

    Skills

    Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Vet Assistant

    Ludlow, Massachusetts

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCash Register OperationsCustomer SupportCleaningCommercial CleaningComputer Operation

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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 88 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 a veterinary assistant?

Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and Veterinary Technician 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, surgical veterinary assistant and vet assistant.

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 Springfield, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?

Most veterinary assistants have 21 years of professional experience.

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