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Veterinary assistant salary in Canada

How much does a Veterinary Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$20.60

The average salary for a veterinary assistant is $20.60 per hour in Canada. 683 salaries reported, updated at July 11, 2026

Veterinary Assistant job openings in Canada

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Veterinary Office Assistant
Prairieland Veterinary Clinic
Saskatoon, SK
$18–$21 an hour
Full-time
6 hours 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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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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Seneca Polytechnic
 
$83,828per year
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Highest paying cities for Veterinary Assistants near Canada

  1. North Vancouver, BC
    $24.34 per hour
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $23.93 per hour
  3. Victoria, BC
    $23.70 per hour
  4. Toronto, ON
    $20.94 per hour
  5. Dartmouth, NS
    $20.63 per hour

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