Veterinary Hires

Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR

17 live veterinary assistant listings in Portland, OR from 10 employers — DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital has the most openings with 5.

Open Positions17 live
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Cedar Mill Veterinary Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Portland, ORPart-Time · Salary Varies
Wildwood Veterinary Clinic logo

Veterinary Assistant

Wildwood Veterinary Clinic

Portland, OR~$42k–$58k/yr
Petco / Vetco Total Care logo

Vetco Veterinary Assistant (Driving Role)

Petco / Vetco Total Care

Portland, ORPart-Time · Salary Varies
Bethany Family Pet Clinic logo

Veterinary Assistant

Bethany Family Pet Clinic

Portland, OR~$42k–$52k/yr
Cape Veterinary Clinic logo

Veterinary Assistant

Cape Veterinary Clinic

Portland, ME~$42k–$52k/yr
North Beaverton Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

North Beaverton Pet Hospital

Portland, OR~$37k–$44k/yr
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital logo

Blood Bank and Hospice Veterinary Assistant Level 2

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Portland, OR~$48k–$54k/yr
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant Level 2

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Portland, OR~$48k–$54k/yr
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Portland, ORAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital logo

Referral Team Level 1 Veterinary Assistant

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Portland, OR~$42k–$46k/yr
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

Portland, MEAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital logo

Level 1 Veterinary Assistant

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Portland, OR~$42k–$46k/yr
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital logo

Specialty Level 1 Veterinary Assistant

DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital

Portland, OR~$42k–$46k/yr
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

Portland, MEAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Portland, ORAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Portland, ORAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Portland, ORAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

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Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Oregon

Statewide Oregon figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Portland.

Oregon median
$44,370
BLS OEWS May 2025, Oregon — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Oregon range
$38,570–$46,950
vs. national
+16%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Oregon — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Portland

10 employers have 17 open veterinary assistant roles in Portland, led by DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital with 5 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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Portland, OR right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 17 live veterinary assistant openings in Portland, OR. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Oregon?

The Oregon median for veterinary assistants is $44,370 a year, +16% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Oregon — 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 10 employers, including DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital (5), Banfield Pet Hospital (2), and Rarebreed Veterinary Partners (2). 7 other employers have openings too.