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Veterinary assistant salary in Canada

How much does a Veterinary Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$21.02

The average salary for a veterinary assistant is $21.02 per hour in Canada. 715 salaries reported, updated at October 18, 2026

Veterinary Assistant job openings in Canada

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Veterinary Office Assistant
Stonebridge Veterinary Hospital3.4out of 5 stars.
Saskatoon, SK
$17–$20 an hour
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Veterinary Assistant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NAIT
 
$166,400per year
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University of British Columbia
 
$130,000per year
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Government of Prince Edward Is...
 
$116,367per year
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TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY
 
$100,000per year
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University of Manitoba
 
$95,805per year
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GEORGIAN COLLEGE
 
$92,183per year
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Highest paying cities for Veterinary Assistants near Canada

  1. Mississauga, ON
    $24.59 per hour
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $23.59 per hour
  3. Victoria, BC
    $23.36 per hour
  4. Toronto, ON
    $22.09 per hour
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $21.35 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Veterinary Assistant

The average salary for a Veterinary Assistant is $21.02 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 715 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Veterinary Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $18.15 and a high of $26.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Veterinary Assistant include Mississauga, ON at $24.59 per hour, Vancouver, BC at $23.59 per hour and Victoria, BC at $23.36 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Veterinary Assistant include NAIT ($166,400 per year) and University of British Columbia ($130,000 per year).