Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Canton, CT

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Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

  • American Veterinary Group
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our clinic is seeking a Full-time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic....

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Animal Care Assistant

  • Town of Farmington, CT
  • Farmington, CT (10 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (10 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Animal Care Assistant Type: Part Time Salary/Pay Rate: $16.94/hr Posted Date: 02/02/2026 POSITION SUMMARY: Provide basic care to dogs impounded by the police department on an as-needed basis....

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Veterinary Assistant Emergency

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development....

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General Practice Veterinary Assistant

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (11 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Plainville, CT (13 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plainville, CT (13 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Veterinary Assistant

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Windsor, CT (13 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Windsor, CT (13 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

PetVet Care Centers' New England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center is currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join their team!...

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Veterinary Clinic Assistant

  • petIQ
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westfield, MA (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

PetIQ is on a mission to provide accessible, affordable pet wellness care to communities across the country. As a Veterinary Clinic Assistant, you'll be a key part of our mobile clinic...

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Veterinary Assistant - 005231

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • East Hartford, CT (16 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (16 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Veterinary Assistant Experienced

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
  • Southwick, MA (14 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Southwick, MA (14 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory...

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Veterinary Assistant - Full Time - 005231

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Hartford, CT (14 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (14 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant....

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Veterinary Assistant - 001176 - Full Time

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Manchester, CT (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Veterinary Assistant - Manchester - Part Time

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Manchester, CT (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT (21 miles from Canton, CT)
  • 90+ days ago

Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties....

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Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession
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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Canton, CT

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Veterinary Assistants in Canton, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.9%
High School or GED
25.5%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Canton, CT
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%