Veterinarian Assistant salary in Pakistan

Average Yearly Salary of Veterinarian Assistant in Pakistan is approximately 272,765 PKR (839 USD). Data is for 2025 and indicates a pre-tax value. The salary itself depends on multiple factors such as seniority, job performance, certifications, experience or any other bonuses. The value indicated is an average amount based on records we have in database. Real values may vary. The data is for orientational purposes.

What does Veterinarian Assistant do?

A veterinarian assistant is a vital member of the veterinary healthcare team who provides support and assistance to veterinarians in their daily tasks. They work in animal clinics, hospitals, shelters, and research facilities. Their responsibilities include assisting with animal examinations, administering medications, collecting samples for laboratory testing, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and providing basic care to animals. They may also help with client education, recordkeeping, and scheduling appointments.

Skills: veterinarian assistant, animal care, veterinary healthcare, animal examinations, medication administration, laboratory testing.
Job industry: Veterinary services

How much does Veterinarian Assistant make?

Difference in salary year over year or average salary increase is approximately 4 %


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Salary comparison to National average

Is Veterinarian Assistant a well paid job?

No, our data shows that Veterinarian Assistant is typically not a well-paid job. The salary varies based on experience. Meaning that even though Veterinarian Assistant might be a low paying job, with experience the salary might increase to satisfactory levels.

What is considered a high salary for Veterinarian Assistant?

High salary for Veterinarian Assistant would be somewhere between 300,042 PKR and 395,509 PKR. However this is an estimation based on Gaussian Distribution.

How much can you save working as Veterinarian Assistant in Pakistan?

Living in Pakistan the approximate monthly expenses are: 63 USD. This amount covers basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, healthcare and education costs for a single person. No luxury expenses such as traveling, leisure, hobbies are included in the estimation.

Estimated Yearly Salary: 272,765 PKR
Estimated Monthly Salary: 22,730 PKR
Estimated Weekly Salary: 5,245 PKR per week
Estimated Hourly Salary: 131 PKR per hour
By working as Veterinarian Assistant a person can save up to 7 USD per month or 81 USD yearly. Values are pre-tax.

NOTE: These values are estimates and are averaged for the whole country. Furthermore the value is likely exaggerated as no other expenses are taken into account in the projection. Unessential expenses are very subjective and are difficult to assess. Most likely the previously estimated number is significantly lower for majority of people. Expenses in different cities across the country may vary. Above values accuracy is low and is based on limited set of data obtained.

For more information regarding expenses in Pakistan, see costs of living in Pakistan.

Salary comparison to region and neighbouring coutries

Country's neighbours are: Afghanistan, China, India, Iran.
To make it easier for comparison a conversion from local currency to USD has been made (conversion rates may vary).

Estimated Yearly Salary for Veterinarian Assistant

Last revision of data: 2025-01-04

Salary increase per years of experience

Based on data available the salary increase per years of experience is as following

0 years (beginner) equals base salary

1 to 5 years of experience yields +12% salary increase

6 to 10 years of experience yields +25% salary increase

11 to 15 years of experience yields +16% salary increase

16 to 25 years of experience yields +9% salary increase

more than 25 years of experience yields +10% salary increase

NOTE: Details based on limited set of data. Percentages may vary. The salary increase over years of experience can vary widely based on factors such as job industry, job role, location, company size, and individual performance. To gain even larger increase in salary one is advised to switch jobs and / or employer.

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