veterinary assistant salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 24 salary entriesCHF 58 080

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

4% earn betweenCHF 14 500 and CHF 14 500

4% earn betweenCHF 16 770 and CHF 16 770

4% earn betweenCHF 36 000 and CHF 36 000

4% earn betweenCHF 46 716 and CHF 46 716

8% earn betweenCHF 50 400 and CHF 51 300

4% earn betweenCHF 53 000 and CHF 53 000

4% earn betweenCHF 55 680 and CHF 55 680

17% earn betweenCHF 56 520 and CHF 57 600

8% earn betweenCHF 58 560 and CHF 58 836

13% earn betweenCHF 59 800 and CHF 60 000

17% earn betweenCHF 61 352 and CHF 62 400

4% earn betweenCHF 66 000 and CHF 66 000

4% earn betweenCHF 67 210 and CHF 67 210

4% earn betweenCHF 72 800 and CHF 72 800

15kCHF 14 500

47kCHF 46 716

62kCHF 62 400

73kCHF 72 800

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

veterinary assistant, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income81k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 56 760

Men: 25-35median CHF 0

Women: 25-35median CHF 59 180

Men: 35-45median CHF 0

Women: 35-45median CHF 62 400

Men: 45-55median CHF 0

Women: 45-55median CHF 55 680

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 58 080

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a veterinary assistant relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 680. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 66 400 per year.

Salary by work experience

veterinary assistant, Zurich

median

50kIncome80k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 56 520

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 57 600

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 59 476

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 62 400

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 66 400

21+ yearsmedian CHF 55 680

median CHF 58 080

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

-1%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for veterinary assistant have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 58 698. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 64 200 per year.

Salary trend

veterinary assistant, Zurich

median

0Income70k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 43 200

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 64 200

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 58 698

median CHF 58 080

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Tiermedizinische Praxisassistentin (m/w/d) für die Ambulanz

Place of work:

Regensdorf

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

IVC Evidensia Schweiz AG

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2 weeks ago

Tiermedizinische Praxisassistentin (m/w/d) mit Schwerpunkt OP/Anästhesie

Place of work:

Regensdorf

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

IVC Evidensia Schweiz AG

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2 years ago

Tiermed. Praxisassistent*in OP/Anästhesie (m/w/d) 50-100 %

Place of work:

Watt/Regensdorf

Workload:

50 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Bessy's Kleintierklinik, Zweigniederlassung der IVC Evidensia Schweiz AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a veterinary assistant is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 60 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for veterinary assistant, Zurich

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Median salary

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Service sector in general
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Health care / Social services
CHF 57 7808 jobs
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Salary by cantons for veterinary assistant

The top two high-paying cantons for veterinary assistant are Fribourg and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Zurich

veterinary assistant

CHF 52 900

median salary

Salary by canton

veterinary assistant

median

0Income70k

Aargaumedian CHF 56 670

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 56 141

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 60 100

Genevamedian CHF 54 007

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 0

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 51 600

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 58 080

median CHF 52 900

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

veterinary assistant salaries Zurich

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

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Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for veterinary assistant

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for veterinary assistant, Zurich

Salary by cantons for veterinary assistant

Zurich

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