Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR
5 live veterinary assistant listings in Portland, OR from 2 employers — DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital has the most openings with 4.
Veterinary Assistant Level 2 - Blood Bank & Hospice Services
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
Referral Team Level 1 Veterinary Assistant
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant - Cedar Mill Veterinary Hospital
PetVet Care Centers
Level 1 Veterinary Assistant
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
Specialty Level 1 Veterinary Assistant
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Portland or Oregon figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Portland
2 employers have 5 open veterinary assistant roles in Portland, led by DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital with 4 openings.
About This Role
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.
Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Portland area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Portland, OR right now?
As of September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 5 live veterinary assistant openings in Portland, OR. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).).
03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Portland?
The Portland listings currently come from 2 employers, including DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital (4) and PetVet Care Centers (1).