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Last updated: April 16, 2024
Vet Assistant Salary
in Alberta, Canada
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$57,062 (CAD)
Average Salary
$27/hr
Average Hourly
$850
Average Bonus
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Last updated: April 16, 2024
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The average pay for a Vet Assistant is $57,062 a year and $27 an hour in Alberta, Canada. The average salary range for a Vet Assistant is between $42,796 and $67,048. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Vet Assistant. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Alberta, Canada.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2029:
$59,783
5 Year Change:
5 %
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About Alberta, Canada
Alberta Cost of Living Score:
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Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta borders British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the U.S. state of Montana to the south. It is one of the only two landlocked provinces in Canada, with Saskatchewan being the other. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate but experiences quick temperature changes due to air aridity...
Job Summary
Description:
- Cares for and gives medical care to sick or injured animals, as the Veterinarian's primary medical support person, and records observations.
- Assists Veterinarians in settings such as veterinary hospital, clinics, zoos, research laboratories, kennels, and commercial facilities in handing a variety of animal health care duties.
- Prepares and maintains treatment room for examination of animals.
- Performs initial evaluation of animal's condition, collects information from client, observes animal's behavior, checks vital statistics, and assists the doctor throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases.
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Vet Assistant is $57,062 a year and $27 an hour in Alberta, Canada. The average salary range for a Vet Assistant is between $42,796 and $67,048. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Vet Assistant. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Alberta, Canada.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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About Alberta, Canada
Alberta Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta borders British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the U.S. state of Montana to the south. It is one of the only two landlocked provinces in Canada, with Saskatchewan being the other. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains, while the western part borders the Rocky Mountains. The province has a predominantly continental climate but experiences quick temperature changes due to air aridity...
Job Summary
Description:
- Cares for and gives medical care to sick or injured animals, as the Veterinarian's primary medical support person, and records observations.
- Assists Veterinarians in settings such as veterinary hospital, clinics, zoos, research laboratories, kennels, and commercial facilities in handing a variety of animal health care duties.
- Prepares and maintains treatment room for examination of animals.
- Performs initial evaluation of animal's condition, collects information from client, observes animal's behavior, checks vital statistics, and assists the doctor throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, and treatment phases.
Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
View our ProductsTake the guess work out of setting pay
Determine competitive salary levels, compare employee compensation with market benchmarks, and get instant access to reliable salary survey data online.
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